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, building on his family's legacy, advocates for a carbon-free aviation future, promoting "prize philanthropy" such as the $100 million ForeverFlight Alliance to drive breakthroughs in sustainable technologies.
- Lindbergh plans a hybrid-electric transatlantic flight in 2027 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his grandfather's historic journey, showcasing advancements in green aviation.
- An EBACE session underscored the importance of private aviation leading sustainability efforts, focusing on immediate solutions like Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and battery technology for short-to-medium flights.
- Long-term goals for net-zero emissions by 2050 emphasize hydrogen-driven powerplants, starting with smaller aircraft, supported by policy incentives and sustainable production methods.
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