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Supersonic aircraft: Twice as nice, or double the trouble?
Startups aiming to develop supersonic aircraft see a bright future, despite the high carbon intensity of their designs. But given evidence that supersonic aircraft will burn seven times more fuel per seat than subsonic aircraft, is there really room for supersonics in a net-zero future?
Net-zero aviation: How it started and how it’s going
Assesses the current state of government and industry actions to achieve net-zero aviation.
Sustainable aviation fuels: What does real leadership look like?
Argues that in the effort to ramp up production of sustainable aviation fuels, mandating their use is smarter than subsidizing their production.
Zero cheers for the supersoynic renaissance
Assesses the environmental impact of supersonic aircraft in light of U.S. support for alternative jet fuels produced from crops like soybeans.
The tortoise and the hare? The race to decarbonize aviation
Explores whether aviation emissions can be greatly reduced if air traffic returns to its pre-pandemic rapid growth.
Hungry Hungry Airlines
Critiques the Biden Administration’s approach to development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and suggests an alternative path.
Place your bets: supersonics, or zero-emission planes?
In the high stakes casino of aircraft development, it’s time for industry and governments to place their bets. Supersonics, or zero-emission planes: which will it be?
Grounded (by beef)! A different take on aviation carbon accounting
The carbon footprint of eating meat is large. But it doesn’t compare to the footprint of frequent flying, which can be truly gargantuan.
A new climate of aircraft safety
Flying is exceptionally safe for passengers, but its record would likely be cloudier if the climate impacts of aircraft were factored in, and if the safety of all were considered.
Kirby your enthusiasm about the supposed supersonic revival
The many challenges facing the development of supersonic transport, prompted by United’s recent announcement of a partnership agreement with the supersonic jet developer Boom.
Grounded! COVID-19 and the frequent flyer
COVID-19 had a big impact on the travel industry last year. For some, it also had a big impact on carbon footprints.
Weak supersonic regulation for me, but not for thee?
What the FAA’s proposal for relaxed noise regulation for supersonic aircraft reveals about industry plans for supersonic development.
