Oct 14, 2022 · A new generation of supersonic airliners is set to transform the aviation sector. Plane manufacturers Boom are aiming to build aircraft that are carbon neutral. Sustainable aviation fuels will power the supersonic jets through the sound barrier. Scaling up production of sustainable jet fuel will be key to decarbonizing air travel.

Dec 19, 2016 · More than a decade after British Airways and Air France retired their Concorde fleets following a series of incidents, including a crash that killed 113 people, US aviation start-up Boom Technologies has unveiled a scale prototype of a new supersonic passenger jet.

Feb 15, 2018 · "The only high jet engines are military fighter engines, but these do not have the fuel economy nor the reliability required for civil transport operation." Fehrm adds that a new supersonic jet is achievable, but only "at the cost of three times higher fuel consumption per seat and nautical mile."

Jan 7, 2025 · This disparity is hindering progress. Capital flows remain heavily concentrated in the Global North, and the focus on established recycling processes risks overlooking the innovation and impact needed elsewhere in the plastics economy.

Jan 10, 2024 · Disinformation, climate and conflict are among the biggest threats facing humanity, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risks Report. #risks24 #wef24

Feb 8, 2024 · AI, drones, Earth observation, advanced computing, IoT and virtual and augmented reality are vital for climate adaptation. Here’s why.

Nov 29, 2023 · This means that 1 litre of jet fuel contains more energy than 1 litre of SAF, so you could fly a plane much further using jet fuel than using the same amount of SAF. Planes would therefore need to carry high volumes of SAF to make long-haul flights – such high volumes that it could become impractical.

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Apr 8, 2024 · The space economy is expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035 as space-enabled technologies advance. A new report, Space: The $1.8 Trillion Opportunity for Global Economic Growth, outlines key developments in the space economy.

Nov 19, 2024 · China leads in exporting critical minerals but faces supply challenges requiring a balanced approach towards resolution, involving geopolitical tensions.