'People will continue to fly': Inside easyJet's tech-driven vision for climate friendly flight

Michael Holder
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EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren presenting the airline's net zero 2050 roadmap at Cranfield Airport
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EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren presenting the airline's net zero 2050 roadmap at Cranfield Airport

The airline has plans for fuel efficient aircraft, airspace modernisation, SAFs, and hydrogen to meet its 2050 net zero goal - and is adamant targets can be met as demand for flight continues to grow worldwide

"We have to recognise that there will be more flying in this world," insists easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren. For much of the aviation sector, which has gradually bounced back towards pre-pandemic levels...

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