This episode invites Ana Purnell-Marques (UK & Ireland Sustainability Project Manager from Boeing) and Jay Green (Fuel Technology Analyst, Aviation Impact Accelerator from University of Cambridge) to explore the second pillar of the Defence Aviation Net Zero Strategy, Improving Operational Efficiency. This assesses how defence can continue to deliver the flying necessary for the UK’s security, but potentially using less fuel and resources to do so.

The guests explore the best practice that exists in civil aerospace, and how this might be relevant to defence and how it might even unlock advantages such as extended range or endurance. It considers some of the technological options such as fleet renewal, or modifications to improve aerodynamics or reduce weight. It also looks at the use of digital tools to improve the human interface.

This podcast has been developed in partnership with the Defence Suppliers Forum Aviation Sector membership. It is hosted by Hannah Swindell, Head of Sustainability for BAE Systems Air Sector, and Andrew Sweeney, Aviation Strategy Lead in the Royal Air Force’s Climate Change & Sustainability team.