easyJet launches partnership with Jet Zero aiming to decarbonise aviation

At a net zero technology showcase at Cranfield University marking the second anniversary of easyJet’s Net Zero Roadmap, the airline revealed the partnership as the latest initiative in its work towards zero-carbon emission flying.

The US Air Force, NASA and FAA-backed start up is working on the first blended-wing aircraft which is due to enter service by 2030, with future models of the aircraft capable of supporting hydrogen combustion engine technology such as those easyJet is also developing alongside Rolls-Royce.

The aircraft is expected to provide up to 50% lower fuel burn and GHG emissions versus traditional tube-and-wing designs and has the potential to be powered by hydrogen.

easyJet launched it’s Net Zero Roadmap in 2022, with a plan that will see the airline reach net-zero through a series of elements, with the ultimate ambition to be flying on zero carbon emission hydrogen-powered aircraft. easyJet is already working with partners across the industry, including Airbus and Rolls-Royce on several dedicated projects to accelerate the development of zero carbon emission aircraft technology, with Jet Zero now joining this impressive roster of industry leaders working to advance this goal.

In addition to zero-carbon emission technology, other measures of easyJet’s Net Zero Roadmap include fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, airspace modernisation, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and carbon removal solutions. The airline continues to make progress in all areas and is on track to deliver its promised 35% carbon emissions intensity reduction by 2035, which is validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

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