Sustainability In The Air
Travel makes the world a smaller and better place. Aviation has bounced back. However, as we experience climate change, we worry about our environmental impact. Sustainability in The Air, the world’s first podcast dedicated to sustainable aviation. Every week, Shashank Nigam, the CEO of SimpliFlying, talks to Airline, airport, travel and technology executives to help make sense of the Wild-West scenario. Our mission is to show the many paths to net zero, for an industry that is one of the hardest to decarbonize. Whether you're a frequent flier, an airline Executive or just love traveling, if you care about sustainable global travel then welcome aboard. Our mission is to get you the latest insight from a top airline or technology C-level executive willing to share their organization's journey to building a sustainable future.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content about sustainable aviation visit our website simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.
Episodes
136 episodes
How KLM is working towards a zero-emission future in aviation
In this episode, we speak with Jolanda Stevens, Program Manager for Zero Emission Aviation at KLM, who shares ho...
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Episode 130
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40:18
How a pilot-turned-CEO transformed air travel in the Baltics
In this episode, we speak with Martin Gauss, former CEO of airBaltic, who transformed the Latvian flag carrier into one of Europe’s most innovative airlines while connecting the entire Baltic region.Gauss discusses:...
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Episode 129
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39:46
How Expliseat helps airlines cut carbon without compromising on comfort
In this episode, we speak with Amaury Barberot, CEO of Expliseat, about how the company's innovative...
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Episode 128
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35:21
Why Swedavia sees fossil-free flying as a ‘license to operate’
In this episode, we speak with Lena Wennberg, Chief Sustainable Development Officer, and Therese...
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Episode 127
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40:43
How Contrails.org aims to turn contrail research into practical climate action
In this episode, we speak with Matteo Mirolo, Director of Strategy & External Relations at Contrails.org, a science-l...
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Episode 126
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34:26
How Alaska Star Ventures is funding the future of sustainable aviation
In this episode, we speak with Pasha Saleh, Head of Corporate Development at Alaska Airlines, who leads Alaska...
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Episode 125
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47:48
How Finnair celebrated its centenary with 100 sustainability initiatives
In this episode, we speak with Eveliina Huurre, Senior Vice President, Sustainability at Finnair, who shar...
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Episode 124
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41:57
Is demand management in aviation a myth or reality?
In this special episode, we bring together Patrick Edmond, Managing Director of Altair Advisory, and Shashank Nigam, CEO...
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Episode 123
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56:22
How InfluenceMap’s data-driven approach tracks aviation climate advocacy
In this episode, we speak with Lucca Ewbank, Program Manager, Transport at InfluenceMap, who shares...
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Episode 122
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33:51
Why Zaffra is betting big on sustainable aviation fuel production
In this episode, we speak with Jan Toschka, CEO of Zaffra, a joint venture between Topsoe and Sasol. Toschka shares ...
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Episode 121
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41:29
Why Cathay believes in a “greener together” approach to sustainability
In this episode, we speak with Grace Cheung, General Manager, Sustainability at Cathay, who shares...
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Episode 120
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54:17
Why Mission Possible Partnership believes cross-sector collaboration can accelerate aviation’s path to net-zero
In this episode, we speak with Dick Benschop, Chair of the Board at Mission Possible Partnership (MP...
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Episode 119
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50:21
Why ClimateWorks Foundation believes strategic philanthropy is essential for the net zero transition
In this episode, we speak with Anna Stratton, Associate Director, Aviation at ClimateWorks Foundation<...
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Episode 118
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47:17
How Heathrow’s SAF incentive aims to tackle critical barriers to adoption
In this episode, we speak with Matthew Gorman, Director of Carbon Strategy and Sustainability at Heathrow Airport
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Episode 117
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48:56
How Travalyst is transforming tourism through data-driven collaboration
In this episode, we speak with Sally Davey, CEO of Travalyst. Founded in 2019 by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, Travalyst...
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Episode 116
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50:12
How Climeworks is making Direct Air Capture a viable decarbonisation pathway
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Christoph Gebald, co-founder and co-CEO of Climeworks, one of the world’s leadin...
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Episode 115
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50:20
Best of 2024: How aviation executives are charting the course to net zero
In this special holiday episode, we re-visit conversations with six aviation industry executives about their approaches to sustainability and decarbonisation.Scandinavian Airlines CEO Anko van der Werff shares how regional...
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26:39
Best of 2024: Decoding the future of sustainable aviation fuel
In this special holiday episode, we explore conversations with five industry leaders developing innovative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technologies.INERATEC CEO Tim Boeltken explains their modular e-fuel tec...
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24:27
How engine innovation is powering aviation sustainability
In this episode, we speak with Valérie Guénon, Vice President of Product Environment Policies at
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Episode 114
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56:08
How business aviation can be the perfect testbed for sustainable aviation solutions
In this episode, we talk to Kennedy Ricci, President of 4AIR, who shares insights into how business aviation can accelerate sustainability initiatives that could benefit the entire industry....
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Episode 113
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41:06
Why airports should become energy innovation hubs, not just transport hubs
In this episode, we speak with Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), who shares her...
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Episode 112
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45:46
Why Cambridge’s Aviation Impact Accelerator believes the path to net-zero must be defined by 2030
In this episode, we talk to Professor Robert Miller, Director of the Whittle Laboratory at...
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Episode 111
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55:11
How Direct Air Capture can complement aviation’s sustainability toolkit
In this episode, we talk to Anna Stukas, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at 1PointFive, who shares insights in...
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Episode 110
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