Can commercial aviation realistically develop and adopt the new technologies crucial to achieving Net Zero by 2050? This questions was addressed during impact’s first webinar on June 12, hosted by ISTAT as one of its Learning Lab sessions.

Aviation stands at a critical juncture in its decarbonization journey. The path to Net Zero will be shaped by technology — but what’s truly possible over the next 15 years? The expert round, moderated by Michael Halaby (MUFG), featured Jonathon Counsell (IAG), Sandrine Lacorre (CFM International), Dan Rutherford (ICCT) and Julian Renz (ZeroAvia) for a lively discussion on topics including

🔍 What’s a realistic trajectory for aviation’s technology shift?
🛩️ How big a step can Airbus and Boeing take by 2035?
🔥 Can gas-turbine innovation still surprise us?
🚀 Is a new tech player capable of launching a mainline airliner by the late 2030s?
📉 What are the risks of inaction vs early-mover advantage?
🐉 Could China emerge as a disruptive force in global aviation?

You missed it? Watch the full webinar here: https://youtu.be/FECc-7tNI2c?si=9Sqbq9CtUiAvUOcN