Aviator, artist, and entrepreneur Erik Lindbergh has taken his family legacy and translated it into a vision for the carbon-free, multimodal future of aviation. Lindbergh—”a name synomous with aviation and sustainability”—spoke with NBAA president and CEO, Ed Bolen, at the Museum of Flight in Seattle in a prerecorded interview opening EBACE Connect on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Lindbergh Shares Vision for Carbon-Free, Multimodal Aviation
Key Takeaways:
- Erik Lindbergh, carrying on his family's aviation legacy, is a prominent advocate for a carbon-free aviation future, utilizing prize philanthropy (like XPRIZE's $100M ForeverFlight Alliance) to drive breakthroughs and co-founding VerdeGo Aero for advanced air mobility.
- The aviation industry, particularly the private and regional segments, is committed to setting an example and leading the transition towards sustainable practices and net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Achieving sustainable aviation involves immediate solutions like Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and battery technology for shorter flights, with hydrogen-driven powerplants eyed as a long-term solution, alongside challenges in ensuring truly sustainable hydrogen production.
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