Clean Aviation Unveils Updated Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) Focused on Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuels
- Danielle McLean
- Sep 25, 2024
- 2 min read
The Clean Aviation initiative has presented its updated Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA), outlining a bold vision for the second phase of the Clean Aviation programme. This updated SRIA highlights four proposed aircraft concepts aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the integration of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and Hydrogen (H2), with the goal of achieving an average net-GHG reduction of 86%.
The new aircraft concepts are designed to improve efficiency by at least 30% through cutting-edge technological innovations at the aircraft level. These efforts will support the development of disruptive new aviation technologies, aiming for an entry into service by 2035.
Rosalinde van der Vlies, Chair of Clean Aviation and Director of Clean Planet at the European Commission, emphasized the importance of the updated SRIA:"Decarbonising aviation in Europe relies significantly on investments in research and innovation, as well as strong coordinated approaches at EU, national, and regional levels. This updated SRIA serves as a compass for both the public and private sectors in Europe, guiding the development of future disruptive aircraft technologies."
Sabine Klauke, Co-Chair of Clean Aviation and Chief Technology Officer at Airbus, praised the collective effort:"We are grateful for the hard technical work performed and the commitment of Clean Aviation members to achieving a common vision. This effort will lead to significant milestones in transforming the aviation sector."
Axel Krein, Executive Director of Clean Aviation, added:"Clean Aviation's aircraft concepts and technologies are laying the foundation for the next generation of planes expected to enter service by 2035. We are committed to working closely with EASA to establish the necessary certification requirements and reduce the time to market."
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