Bjorn’s Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 2. Target markets.

March 3, 2023, ©. Leeham News: We started a series last week that will look at what environmental and air traffic economy improvements we can get with traditional aeronautical technology developments. Before we look at technology, we must… Read More

Bjorn’s Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 58. Summary Part 2.

February 17, 2023, ©. Leeham News: Last week, we summarized that SAF is the short-term solution for GreenHouse Gas (GHG) reduction for Air Transport, and hydrogen is the longer-term solution for up to medium-haul flights. What about battery… Read More

Bjorn’s Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 56. SAF non-CO2 effects

February 3, 2023, ©. Leeham News: We’ve gone through the composition of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, SAF, its production, and its cost. We’ve also discussed its effect on CO2 emissions from Air Transport. An important part of SAF’s advantages… Read More

Bjorn’s Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 53. Sustainable Aviation Fuel

January 13, 2023, ©. Leeham News: Last week, we could see in an example how effective Sustainable Aviation Fuel, SAF, blended into our regular Jet fuel, would be in reducing CO2 emissions until 2050. It’s the only technology… Read More