Out of the Box: Is sustainable flight finally taking off?

About this episode

The episode discusses advancements in sustainable aviation technology and the role of patents in fostering innovation.

Reducing aircraft fuel consumption isn't just a question of combating rising prices and scarcity, it's also crucial for protecting our environment. Join two EPO patent examiners as they discuss how breakthroughs in aircraft engines, gas turbines and hydrogen are shaping the future of aviation and space mobility. They also explain the role patents play, enabling new discoveries to build on old ones. Host: Cristina Lopes Margarido, EPO patent examiner in culinary equipment & food treating devices Guests: Stefano Angelucci, EPO patent examiner in compressors, pumps & gas turbines

People in this episode

Host: Cristina Lopes Margarido

Guest: Stefano Angelucci

Topics covered

• sustainable flight
• aircraft engines
• gas turbines
• hydrogen
• aviation
• patents
• environment

Keywords

• sustainable flight
• aircraft fuel consumption
• aviation technology
• patents
• environmental protection
• gas turbines
• hydrogen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: European Patent Office

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