Looking Toward Business Aviation’s Sustainable Future

Jan. 20, 2020

Sustainability is an important industry issue, and NBAA has been at the forefront of promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived, in part, from renewable feed stocks. And while SAF reduces emissions and is currently available, there are others looking at ways to completely eliminate direct emissions from aircraft through the use of alternative energy sources, including aircraft powered by hydrogen fuel cells and electric aircraft.

In this episode of NBAA Flight Plan, host Rob Finfrock speaks with:

  • Val Miftakhov, founder and CEO, ZeroAvia
  • George Bye, founder and CEO, Bye Aerospace
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