As airlines make bigger climate commitments, it is setting off a flurry of moves that will have impacts on Washington’s aviation industry for generations to come. FOX13
In the past month, Snohomish County has been host to two major announcements: a first-of-its-kind research and development center focused on low-carbon aviation fuels, and a test of aStanding in front of a retired Alaska Airline Bombardier Q400, ZeroAvia, CEO Val Miftakhov hyped the future of zero-emission air flight. ZeroAvia, which now calls Everett’s Paine Field home, had worked out a deal to take the keys of the aircraft so they can retro-fit it with their tech.
On Monday, ZeroAvia showed off its proprietary tech by running a large propeller on the Paine Field runway using its hydrogen propulsion technology. "The technology to get us to that destination does not exist today at the size, scale, or even certified in operations at the level we need to reach those goals," said Alaska Airlines Senior VP for Sustainability Diana Birkett Rakow, talking about Alaska Airline’s current commitment to be net-zero for emissions by 2040.
While emissions dropped in 2019, the drop was tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. While new aircrafts are more efficient than the models they replace, there has also been a growth in demand to fly at the same time airlines commit to net-zero. "To be able to see the future right now in this airplane, nothing could be more exciting," said Inslee.in the Pacific Northwest, noting investments from both the Department of Energy, and the previously passed Inflation Reduction Act.The aviation industry has played a role in the PNW for many years. Similarly, it seems the new wave of green tech within the industry will play a role.
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