UK Aerospace Transformation: Green Tech, Jobs, and Sustainable Aviation

In this episode, Emma and Daniel delve into the UK's significant investment in green aerospace technology and the shift towards sustainable aviation. They discuss the government's 250 million pound funding for next-generation gas turbines, hydrogen-powered flight, and laser-based manufacturing, and how this is creating thousands of high-skilled jobs in areas like Lancashire. They also cover the introduction of new measures to speed up the production of sustainable aviation fuel, with targets for at least 10% of jet fuel used on UK-departing flights to be sustainable by 2030 and 22% by 2040. The episode highlights key partnerships like Airbus and MTU Aero Engines working on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion and Safran's prototype power transmission system for the LCA60T airship. Emma and Daniel also emphasize the importance of staying informed about the evolving regulatory landscape and having legal expertise to navigate the complexities of growth and compliance in the aerospace industry.