Join us for an insightful webinar "Are Electric Flights Ready for Takeoff?" featuring experts Dr. Mirjam Wiedemann from UNSW Aviation and A/Prof. Georgios Konstantinou from UNSW Engineering.
This video discusses the future of sustainable aviation as we explore the readiness of electric and hydrogen flights, and the critical infrastructure needed to support this transition.
We cover...
🔋 Sustainable Aviation Transition:
→ Overview of necessary airport grid infrastructure.
→ Analysis of drivers and scenarios for electric and hydrogen flights.
🌍 Airport Infrastructure and Sustainability:
→ Detailed definitions of airside and landside operations, including substations and meters.
→ Case studies from Newcastle and Shellharbour airports, examining growth scenarios from 2030 to 2050.
📊 Key Findings and Challenges:
→ Decarbonisation goals aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
→ The impact of increasing passenger numbers, electric vehicles, and ground support equipment on airport grids.
📈 Detailed Scenario Analysis:
→ Projections for 2030, 2035, and 2050, with a focus on electric and hydrogen flights.
→ Infrastructure development needs to support sustainable aviation technologies.
PLUS the team looks at case studies for two Australian airports:
✈️ Newcastle Airport: An evolving airport with increased cargo and passenger flights.
🚁 Shellharbour Airport: Growing as a regional gateway with significant general aviation and drone traffic.
🔧 Modeling Assumptions and Results:
→ Detailed energy consumption and peak power requirements.
→ Infrastructure needs for smart charging systems, energy storage, and local renewable energy generation.
💬 The live webinar ended with a Q&A session featuring engaging discussions on hydrogen production, decarbonising military aviation, and more. Watch to the end to see those!
Don't miss this comprehensive exploration of electric flights' future and the significant infrastructure development required to achieve sustainable aviation by 2050.
👉 Watch now and discover how the future of aviation is taking flight!
**This webinar was originally held on 1 August, 2024 and this recording has been minorly edited for length.**
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Electric flights, sustainable aviation, hydrogen flights, airport infrastructure, decarbonization, renewable energy, electric vehicles, aviation technology, grid challenges, smart charging systems, Newcastle Airport, Shellharbour Airport.
