<p>The pandemic has been very hard on commercial aviation, but most experts believe the sector will soon be growing again – fast. The BBC's Theo Leggett takes a look at what new technologies are out there. Sandra Bour Schaeffer, Chief Executive of Airbus Upnext, tells him what the aviation giant is planning for the future. Neil Cloughley, from the much small ... Show More
Feb 2021
(Finally) welcoming the flying car
The future is now! Flying cars to hit the road (and skies) by 2022. Tune in to this episode of the World of Aviation Podcast, where host Adam Thorn, joined in studio by reporter Hannah Dowling, shares the details of the FAA’s mammoth decision to certify a hybrid flying car for pe ... Show More
27m 3s
May 2021
Airbus turns a profit while Boeing’s woes continue
It was another big week here on World of Aviation, with financial results, travel corridors and, of course, the latest Mars Helicopter update. On this episode of the World of Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn and reporter Hannah Dowling give you the latest information on the stat ... Show More
38m 28s
Nov 2022
Climate tech to save the planet: How to keep flying
As more people fly, aviation is on track to becoming a much bigger problem for climate change. Host Pilita Clark, FT columnist and climate journalist, looks at the potential for a more sustainable aviation industry, a sector that’s struggled to come up with new technology to cut ... Show More
24m 30s
Nov 2022
From Tech Tonic: Climate Tech to Save the Planet and Keep Flying
Today, we're sharing a preview from another podcast from the Financial Times, Tech Tonic. Does aviation have a sustainable future? As more people fly, aviation is on track to becoming a much bigger problem for climate change. Tech Tonic host Pilita Clark, FT columnist and climate ... Show More
25m 25s
Nov 2022
Introducing Tech Tonic, Season 5: Climate tech to save the planet
Tech Tonic is back with a new season about climate tech.
As more people fly, aviation is on track to becoming a much bigger problem for climate change. Host Pilita Clark, FT columnist and climate journalist, looks at the potential for a more sustainable aviation industry, a secto ... Show More
25m 9s
Mar 2024
How Today’s Aircraft Accidents Could Make Future Planes Safer
In recent months, an Alaska Airlines jet lost a door plug mid-flight, and a Japan Airlines plane collided with another aircraft at an airport in Tokyo. Accidents like these are uncommon, but they could help engineers design safer airplanes. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as ... Show More
13m 19s