Friday, 14 February 2025 | 11:30 - 12:30
Encouraging a sustainable footprint in the aerospace industry
To reach a sustainable footprint in the aerospace sector, companies must focus on adopting cleaner technologies, such as using sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) or transitioning to hybrid and electric propulsion systems. Implementing lightweight materials and eco-design principles can reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Companies can also optimize operations through digital tools to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize environmental impact. Embracing circular economy practices, such as recycling components and reducing single-use materials, further supports sustainability goals. Collaboration with stakeholders across the supply chain and investing in R&D for innovative solutions are key steps toward long-term environmental stewardship.
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Introduction (Simone Sparano & Rosalía Vicente, EEN Sector Group Aerospace & Defence)
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How to improve recycling of aircraft materials? (Derk-Jan van Heerden, AETHOS)
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Bringing space home safely (Carlos Almanza, INVICSA)
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Innovative (hybrid) electric propulsion systems (Heiko Witte, CHESCO)
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Advanced 3D-Printed Green Fuels for Aerospace (Tommaso de Angelis, SPACE FRONTIER)
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Ultrapure Nanoparticles: Revolutionizing Surface Coatings in Aerospace Technology (Daniel González, NANOSTINE)
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Adaptive Spatial Lattice Manufacturing (Tom Vroemen, TETMET)
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The future of integrated composite manufacturing (Moritz Moeker, HOLY TECHNOLOGIES)
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Light-weight and environmentally friendly advanced material parts (Guy Varon, POLYMERTAL)
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Lightweight, inflatable concentrating solar power system for space and earth applications (Robin Nelen, PARALOON)
11 speakers
Head of European Affairs and Brussels Office. Chairman of the EEN Aerospace & Defence Sector Group.
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