Post by account_disabled on Feb 19, 2024 4:18:52 GMT -5
The aviation industry is one of the largest carbon emitters, accounting for 3% of global CO2 emissions. Zero-emission aircraft are therefore the most efficient way to decarbonize the aviation industry. Many aviation companies are adopting electric aircraft to reduce carbon emissions .
Dale Vince, founder of UK-based Ecotricity, has announced the launch of Ecojet, the world's first electric airline, powered by renewable energy. Dale partnered with a team of aviation specialists and experienced pilot Brent Smith to establish Ecojet.
EcoJet 's fleet will consist of conventional aircraft retrofitted with hydrogen electric engines. Reusing old aircraft will save 90,000 tonnes of carbon per year.
Use a hydrogen electric motor with a hundred percent red Special Data uction in CO 2 emissions and the only byproduct will be water, which can be captured and released into the lower atmosphere to avoid the harmful effects of contrails.
More radical measures will be taken to reduce the impact of the aviation industry, including serving plant-based meals, eliminating single-use plastic and providing eco-friendly uniforms for staff.
Ecojet will initially launch using conventionally fueled aircraft to secure routes and obtain a license from the Civil Aviation Authority. Ecojet will launch with two different sizes of turboprop aircraft, one with 19 seats and another with 70 seats. Once approved for service by the CAA, these aircraft will be retrofitted with hydrogen electric propulsion systems.
Dale Vince says: “The question of how to create sustainable air travel has plagued the green movement for decades; Ecojet is by far the most important step towards a solution to date. The desire to travel is deeply engraved in the human spirit, and CO2-free flights , powered by renewable energy, will allow us to explore our incredible world without damaging it for the first time.”
Flights across the UK will begin in early 2024, starting with the Edinburgh to Southampton route and expanding to mainland Europe soon after, with long-haul flights planned. The first modernization will be carried out in 2025, one year after the start of flights.
Dale Vince, founder of UK-based Ecotricity, has announced the launch of Ecojet, the world's first electric airline, powered by renewable energy. Dale partnered with a team of aviation specialists and experienced pilot Brent Smith to establish Ecojet.
EcoJet 's fleet will consist of conventional aircraft retrofitted with hydrogen electric engines. Reusing old aircraft will save 90,000 tonnes of carbon per year.
Use a hydrogen electric motor with a hundred percent red Special Data uction in CO 2 emissions and the only byproduct will be water, which can be captured and released into the lower atmosphere to avoid the harmful effects of contrails.
More radical measures will be taken to reduce the impact of the aviation industry, including serving plant-based meals, eliminating single-use plastic and providing eco-friendly uniforms for staff.
Ecojet will initially launch using conventionally fueled aircraft to secure routes and obtain a license from the Civil Aviation Authority. Ecojet will launch with two different sizes of turboprop aircraft, one with 19 seats and another with 70 seats. Once approved for service by the CAA, these aircraft will be retrofitted with hydrogen electric propulsion systems.
Dale Vince says: “The question of how to create sustainable air travel has plagued the green movement for decades; Ecojet is by far the most important step towards a solution to date. The desire to travel is deeply engraved in the human spirit, and CO2-free flights , powered by renewable energy, will allow us to explore our incredible world without damaging it for the first time.”
Flights across the UK will begin in early 2024, starting with the Edinburgh to Southampton route and expanding to mainland Europe soon after, with long-haul flights planned. The first modernization will be carried out in 2025, one year after the start of flights.