Session 4
59m
Building the ecosystem for electric- and hydrogen-powered
aircraft
What will electrification bring to aviation’s climate effects? The major benefits and challenges will be addressed for the entire sector, including through Advanced Air Mobility. When will Hydrogen take flight commercially? The session will focus on how to build an ecosystem that
is ready for these cutting-edge technologies, addressing associated opportunities, systemic environmental benefits and challenges.
Moderator: Christian Schleifer, Representative of Austria to the ICAO Council ICAO Scene Setting by Alejandro Block Novelo, Environment Officer, ICAO
• Eric Lefebvre, Chief Executive Officer, H2CanFly
• Marion Chivot-Legris, Director of ESG & Sustainability Strategy, Edmonton International Airport
• Helen Leadbetter, Technical Strategy Lead - Zero Emissions Flight, Future Safety & Innovation, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority
• Ghassan Zubi, Consultant on Renewable Energy
• Philippe Fonta, Head of Sustainable Aviation and Advanced Air Mobility, Bureau Veritas Aeronautics & Space Division