The EU Is Developing New Aviation Concepts to Reduce CO2 Emissions

MIT Technology Review  September 16, 2018
The EU-funded ULTIMATE project  (Ultra-Low (E)mission Technology Innovations (f)or Mid-century Aircraft Turbine Engines) seeks to transform today’s ideas into the engines of the future by combining technologies not currently seen in the aviation sector. The 2018 Farnborough International Airshow featured eight concepts to give people a peek at what’s in the works. It is also looking at a plan called Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) calls on airlines to keep CO2 emissions at 2020 levels. CORSIA applies to all EU countries from 2021-2035…read more.

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