Mobilizing capital and technology for a clean aviation industry.

  • Published In: Science, 2025, v. 390, n. 6770. P. 242 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Victor, David G.; Conlon, Thomas; Goedeking, Philipp; Schäfer, Andreas W. 3 of 3

Abstract

Slashing warming pollution to the near-zero levels needed to stop global climate change will require massive investments in nearly every industry. However, nearly all of today's clean industrial investment is focused on a few sectors where technologies and business strategies are relatively mature and thus risks are relatively low: renewable energy, electric grids with battery storage, and electric vehicles (1). In other industries that lag behind, investment in new technologies and business practices involves much larger risks that are harder for investors to fathom. The aviation sector is emblematic of the challenge. A new approach is needed that is more realistic about what is achievable and better aligned with how real-world investors balance risk and reward. We outline an approach that could help guide a pioneer group of research and development (R&D) programs alongside investors and airlines who are motivated to deploy new technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science. 2025/10, Vol. 390, Issue 6770, p242
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8075
  • DOI:10.1126/science.adu2458
  • Accession Number:188689330
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