The Role of Industrial Strategy in Zero-Emission Aviation

Cranfield Aerospace response to Government green paper on industrial strategy

Thoughts on the government’s recent green paper on industrial strategy As the global urgency to address climate change intensifies, the UK faces a significant opportunity to position itself at the forefront of zero-emission aviation. The industrial strategy green paper highlights the government’s commitment to addressing both economic growth and environmental sustainability. For Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, […]

Financing the Transition to Hydrogen Aircraft

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Sign up to a Cranfield Aerospace Solutions webinar, focusing on financing the transition to zero emissions aircraft, with emphasis on hydrogen-powered aircraft, for airlines and operators.

Shaping the Future of Flight: Insights from Graduate Engineers

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In celebration of Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, we’re spotlighting two of our graduate engineers, Saai and Tom, who are making strides at Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS). Their unique journeys reveal not only how they found their way into aerospace but also what it’s like to work at the forefront of sustainable aviation. Through their experiences, we […]

The UK Can Lead on Green Aviation, but First It Must Fill the Green Hydrogen Gap

Policy change needed to decarbonise aviation

Guest Blog by Nuala Doyle, Policy Officer at the SASHA (Skies and Seas Hydrogen-fuels Accelerator) Coalition For a sector that is both high-polluting and hard-to-electrify, the aviation industry on the whole has been slow off the starting blocks when it comes to decarbonisation. Moreover, the solutions with the most policy momentum are not the most […]

What You Need to Know: Fuel Sources Powering Sustainable Aircraft

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As the aviation industry faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, airlines and operators are under pressure to reduce their carbon footprint amid growing passenger demand. Traditional jet fuel causes emissions such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulates and soot – all of which are harmful to our planet. To meet global climate goals we […]

The Duchess of Edinburgh was welcomed to Cranfield Aerospace Solutions

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Bedfordshire, UK – April 23, 2024 – Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) was honoured to welcome The Duchess of Edinburgh to our facilities in Bedfordshire. During her visit, Her Royal Highness received insights into CAeS’s work on Project Fresson, the development of a scalable hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain that can be adapted to multiple aerospace applications, […]