Meet the new generation of supersonic passenger planes | World …
Oct 14, 2022 · A new generation of supersonic airliners is set to transform the aviation sector. Plane manufacturers Boom are aiming to build aircraft that are carbon neutral. Sustainable aviation fuels will power the supersonic jets through the sound barrier. Scaling up production of sustainable jet fuel will be key to decarbonizing air travel.
Faster and cheaper than Concorde, meet the next-generation …
Dec 19, 2016 · More than a decade after British Airways and Air France retired their Concorde fleets following a series of incidents, including a crash that killed 113 people, US aviation start-up Boom Technologies has unveiled a scale prototype of a new supersonic passenger jet.
Supersonic jets are making a comeback | World Economic Forum
Feb 15, 2018 · "The only high jet engines are military fighter engines, but these do not have the fuel economy nor the reliability required for civil transport operation." Fehrm adds that a new supersonic jet is achievable, but only "at the cost of three times higher fuel consumption per seat and nautical mile."
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl: Remember skills are …
Dec 19, 2024 · With a background in software engineering and ad tech, Blake Scholl has an unusual CV for an aviation CEO. However, his singular passion for aviation drove him to learn this sector and found a sustainable aviation company with flights twice as fast as what's offered today. Founding Boom was one of several ‘crossroads moments’ in Scholl's life that drove home to …
Here's how innovation can accelerate sustainable aviation | World ...
Aug 24, 2023 · At the core of aviation's decarbonization efforts is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is key to helping reshape the industry's path for emissions reduction in the short to medium term. Current sustainable aviation fuel, mostly sourced from renewables, organics, or waste, is a compelling alternative to traditional jet fuel.
These are the biggest global risks we face in 2024 and beyond
Jan 10, 2024 · Disinformation, climate and conflict are among the biggest threats facing humanity, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risks Report. #risks24 #wef24
What is sustainable aviation fuel and how is it made?
Nov 29, 2023 · Obstacles include the high costs associated with new technologies and production methods, the European Parliament says. “There’s no sustainable aviation fuel that is cost competitive yet with traditional jet fuel,” United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told the Financial Times.
6 technologies to help the world adapt to climate change
Feb 8, 2024 · Six technologies are critical for climate adaptation, according to the World Economic Forum’s new report, Innovation and Adaptation in the Climate Crisis.
China’s strategy on critical minerals surpasses geopolitics
Nov 19, 2024 · China leads in exporting critical minerals but faces supply challenges requiring a balanced approach towards resolution, involving geopolitical tensions.
Here’s how technology has changed the world since 2000
Nov 18, 2020 · Just over 20 years ago, the dotcom bubble burst, causing the stocks of many tech firms to tumble.Some companies, like Amazon, quickly recovered their value – but many others were left in ruins.