The Drip by AQUALAB: Creating Aviation Fuel from Waste with Alyssa Norris
The Drip by AQUALAB · Zachary Cartwright, Ph.D.
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Show Notes
Alyssa Norris is the Director of Sustainability at Aether Fuels. She sits down with Zachary Cartwright to discuss how we can produce aviation fuel from waste, and how you don’t have to choose between seeing the world and saving it. Alyssa will shed light on the production, impact, and future of this fuel. We'll also discuss its current usage, the processes involved, and how it plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a circular economy.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- What is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)?
- Suitability of SAF versus electric aircraft for long-haul flights
- How to overcome the unwanted presence of water in jet fuel
- Innovative aspects of Aether's technology
- What does a Director of Sustainability do for a company like Aether?
Jump to:
(03:44) SAF is made from hydrogen, carbon, and waste materials.
(08:41) Airlines will adopt sustainable fuel, therefore lowering costs.
(10:25) Why electric flight tech lags and SAF infrastructure is more simple.
(14:04) Being a startup leader focusing on sustainability and compliance.
(16:07) Which flight operators are currently using SAF?
(20:35) This episode’s song recommendation.
(21:22) This episode’s mantra.
Featured Artist and Song:
Links mentioned in this episode:
Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance
Everyone Deserves The Chance To Fly by WICKED, music was chosen by Alyssa Norris
Connect with the show
00:00 SAF reduces emissions, fossil reliance, and aids sustainability.
03:44 SAF uses hydrogen, carbon, and various waste sources.
08:46 Increasing SAF adoption will reduce its cost.
10:15 SAF enables existing infrastructure use, batteries are inefficient.
14:03 Startup focuses on sustainability, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
16:05 Alaska and United boost sustainable aviation fuel initiatives.
19:50 Aqualab sponsors moisture analysis in fuels discussion.