Time is slipping away. Governments have agreed to a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035, but climate change is not waiting. Floods, droughts, heat waves and violent storms are increasing in frequency. Carbon emissions must be cut before the Arctic Ocean loses all its ice leading to a "Runaway Greenhouse Effect." Innovation is needed. Airplanes have the most difficulty adapting to a low carbon future because they require so much energy
No one disputes that jet engine emissions are large contributors to climate change. The aviation industry is working hard to reduce their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Electrically-powered airplanes are being tested with batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, but significant change in the carbon footprint of fixed-wing aviation is unlikely to be achieved for many years.
A sound economic case exists for continued jet passenger travel, because face-to-face meetings on a global scale are necessary. No similar justification exists for cargo jets, which is the most polluting form of freight transport. Air freight shippers can drastically reduce their carbon footprint by embracing a new aviation age of the electrically-powered airship.
Airships use less energy per tonne-kilometer because they are buoyant and require fuel only for propulsion. Hydrogen can be used as fuel because giant airships have room to store large fuel tanks, without compromising space for freight. Hydrogen fuel cell powered electric airships could meet the transport needs of air cargo shippers and help them meet their commit to green supply chains.
Northern Canada is an ideal place for electric airship cargo operations to begin. Climate change is making the ice roads unreliable. Even existing infrastructure is threatened as the permafrost melts below them.
Electric airships could transport truckload size loads across the wild terrain at about the same price. And unlike roads, have zero environmental impact on the wildlife below. This sparsely populated area would also be acceptable for the introduction of remotely piloted airships.
Year-round cargo airship service would bring prosperity to the Northern economy. Food insecurity, bad housing and poverty could be banished from the indigenous communities. The mining industry would be able to gain economic access to rich mineral deposits. Wind turbine blades could be moved to remote wind farms to power mines, Arctic homes and businesses. The Northern economy would become more resilience, richer and attractive to investment.
Innovations in transportation are transformational. Airships will unlock currently isolated regions from crippling logistical inconvenience to competitive access to economic opportunity. Canada can position itself as a pioneer in what promises to become a huge global industry. Already, FLYING WHALES, a French airship company, has opened an their office in Montreal, Quebec. Homegrown, Buoyant Aircraft Systems International (BASI) has airship research and development offices in Manitoba and Ontario. More airship companies are looking as coming to Canada, soon.
Airship projects are underway in Brazil, Israel, France, China, the U.K., the U.S. and Canada. Like Rip Van Winkle, after sleeping for many decades, the airship industry has awoken, teeming with new design ideas and opportunities. The 2022 Aviation Innovations Conference brings together representatives from all segments of the aerospace and aviation supply chains.
You should participate in these packed days because you are a stakeholder in this critical industry, either as an airship developer, an aviation parts manufacturer, fixed base operator, logistics provider, First Nations leader, government policymaker/regulator, academic, consultant, investor, student, or as an environmentalist.
Why wait?
Time is running out of hand. Governments have agreed to a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035, but climate change does not wait. Floods, droughts and severe storms are becoming more frequent, while the Arctic Ocean is losing its ice. Innovation is needed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and aviation is the most difficult mode of transportation to adapt. Fortunately, electric airships can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of air freight, if the world has the wisdom to invest to bring airship technology to maturity.
No one disputes that jet engine emissions are a major contributor to climate change. The aviation industry is working hard to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Electrically powered aircraft are being tested with hydrogen batteries and fuel cells, but it is unlikely that a significant change in the carbon footprint of fixed-wing aviation will be achieved for many years. Aerostatic flight, on the other hand, offers a simple and well-understood path to greener flights.
While there is a strong economic case for continued passenger air transport, which makes face-to-face meetings possible on a global scale, there is no similar justification for cargo aircraft. Air cargo could be transported by electric airships to meet shippers' needs, with zero greenhouse gas emissions. Electric airships consume less energy per tonne-kilometre because they float and only need fuel for propulsion, and they are so large that hydrogen tanks can be stored easily, without compromising space for passengers or cargo.
Northern Canada is an ideal place to begin cargo operations by electric airship. Northern latitudes are experiencing unreliable ice routes and melting permafrost. Electric airships could carry large loads over this wild terrain at a lower cost than airplanes and without any impact on the environment. This sparsely populated area would also be acceptable for the introduction of remotely controlled airships.
Year-round airship service would transform the northern economy and improve its resilience. Food insecurity, poor housing conditions and poverty could be banished from indigenous communities. The mining industry could have economic access to rich mineral deposits and wind energy. Wind turbine blades could be moved to remote wind farms to power Arctic mines, homes and businesses. In short, the northern economy would become more sustainable and wealthier. And Canada would position itself as a pioneer in what promises to become a huge global industry, as airships transform tourism, intercontinental transportation, forestry and other industries, and liberate many parts of the world, from islands and poor landlocked countries in Africa to Siberia, Patagonia and the Amazon. crippling logistical inconveniences.
No one disputes that jet engine emissions are large contributors to climate change. The aviation industry is working hard to reduce their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Electrically-powered airplanes are being tested with batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, but significant change in the carbon footprint of fixed-wing aviation is unlikely to be achieved for many years.
A sound economic case exists for continued jet passenger travel, because face-to-face meetings on a global scale are necessary. No similar justification exists for cargo jets, which is the most polluting form of freight transport. Air freight shippers can drastically reduce their carbon footprint by embracing a new aviation age of the electrically-powered airship.
Airships use less energy per tonne-kilometer because they are buoyant and require fuel only for propulsion. Hydrogen can be used as fuel because giant airships have room to store large fuel tanks, without compromising space for freight. Hydrogen fuel cell powered electric airships could meet the transport needs of air cargo shippers and help them meet their commit to green supply chains.
Northern Canada is an ideal place for electric airship cargo operations to begin. Climate change is making the ice roads unreliable. Even existing infrastructure is threatened as the permafrost melts below them.
Electric airships could transport truckload size loads across the wild terrain at about the same price. And unlike roads, have zero environmental impact on the wildlife below. This sparsely populated area would also be acceptable for the introduction of remotely piloted airships.
Year-round cargo airship service would bring prosperity to the Northern economy. Food insecurity, bad housing and poverty could be banished from the indigenous communities. The mining industry would be able to gain economic access to rich mineral deposits. Wind turbine blades could be moved to remote wind farms to power mines, Arctic homes and businesses. The Northern economy would become more resilience, richer and attractive to investment.
Innovations in transportation are transformational. Airships will unlock currently isolated regions from crippling logistical inconvenience to competitive access to economic opportunity. Canada can position itself as a pioneer in what promises to become a huge global industry. Already, FLYING WHALES, a French airship company, has opened an their office in Montreal, Quebec. Homegrown, Buoyant Aircraft Systems International (BASI) has airship research and development offices in Manitoba and Ontario. More airship companies are looking as coming to Canada, soon.
Airship projects are underway in Brazil, Israel, France, China, the U.K., the U.S. and Canada. Like Rip Van Winkle, after sleeping for many decades, the airship industry has awoken, teeming with new design ideas and opportunities. The 2022 Aviation Innovations Conference brings together representatives from all segments of the aerospace and aviation supply chains.
You should participate in these packed days because you are a stakeholder in this critical industry, either as an airship developer, an aviation parts manufacturer, fixed base operator, logistics provider, First Nations leader, government policymaker/regulator, academic, consultant, investor, student, or as an environmentalist.
Why wait?
Time is running out of hand. Governments have agreed to a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035, but climate change does not wait. Floods, droughts and severe storms are becoming more frequent, while the Arctic Ocean is losing its ice. Innovation is needed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and aviation is the most difficult mode of transportation to adapt. Fortunately, electric airships can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of air freight, if the world has the wisdom to invest to bring airship technology to maturity.
No one disputes that jet engine emissions are a major contributor to climate change. The aviation industry is working hard to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Electrically powered aircraft are being tested with hydrogen batteries and fuel cells, but it is unlikely that a significant change in the carbon footprint of fixed-wing aviation will be achieved for many years. Aerostatic flight, on the other hand, offers a simple and well-understood path to greener flights.
While there is a strong economic case for continued passenger air transport, which makes face-to-face meetings possible on a global scale, there is no similar justification for cargo aircraft. Air cargo could be transported by electric airships to meet shippers' needs, with zero greenhouse gas emissions. Electric airships consume less energy per tonne-kilometre because they float and only need fuel for propulsion, and they are so large that hydrogen tanks can be stored easily, without compromising space for passengers or cargo.
Northern Canada is an ideal place to begin cargo operations by electric airship. Northern latitudes are experiencing unreliable ice routes and melting permafrost. Electric airships could carry large loads over this wild terrain at a lower cost than airplanes and without any impact on the environment. This sparsely populated area would also be acceptable for the introduction of remotely controlled airships.
Year-round airship service would transform the northern economy and improve its resilience. Food insecurity, poor housing conditions and poverty could be banished from indigenous communities. The mining industry could have economic access to rich mineral deposits and wind energy. Wind turbine blades could be moved to remote wind farms to power Arctic mines, homes and businesses. In short, the northern economy would become more sustainable and wealthier. And Canada would position itself as a pioneer in what promises to become a huge global industry, as airships transform tourism, intercontinental transportation, forestry and other industries, and liberate many parts of the world, from islands and poor landlocked countries in Africa to Siberia, Patagonia and the Amazon. crippling logistical inconveniences.
Airship projects are underway in Brazil, Russia/Israel, France/China, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Like Rip Van Winkle, after sleeping for several decades, the airship industry woke up, full of new design ideas and opportunities. The 2022 Aviation Innovations Conference brings together representatives from all segments of the aerospace and aviation supply chains. You should participate in these busy days because you are a stakeholder in this critical industry, whether as an airship manufacturer, stationary base operator, logistics provider, First Nations leader, government policy-maker/regulator, academic, consultant, investor, student, or environmentalist.
