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The commercial aviation industry needs radical advances in propulsion technology to meet the net zero carbon emissions goal of 2050.
But as research, development and testing continues into everything from hybrid and all-electric power to hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel, where is the industry placing its bets?
What key breakthroughs are required for truly sustainable propulsion – or is aviation chasing an impossible dream?
Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.
Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology...
Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Emeritus, MIT
Dr. Alan H. Epstein is a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Emeritis, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 2018, he retired as Vice President of Technology and Environment at Pratt & Whitney.
Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, based in Colorado Springs. Before joining Aviation Week in 2007, Guy was with Flight International, first as technical editor based in the U.K. and most recently as U.S. West Coast editor. Before joining...