The Allplane Podcast is all about commercial aviation and air travel. Every episode features an aviation professional that opens up for the audience a different aspect of the aviation industry.
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Things we talk about in this episode Marie’s professional background Will be airline industry fulfill its Net Zero 2050 pledge? Are SAF mandates realistic? IATA’s position when it comes to the EU’s SAF mandates Is CORSIA being undermined and how relevant it still is? What should regulators do to increase SAF usage
Things we talk about in this episode Stefan’s professional background and his work across the electric propulsion industry Why having the right infrastructure on the ground is key for the development of electric aviation What was the original mission of Albatross and why the company pivoted shortly after Can airports become green electricity hubs? Which challenges faces the electric aviation industry in its rollout Which are the most promising paths forward for the electric aviation industry
Things we talk about in this episode Stefan’s professional background in aerospace and his work in advanced air mobility The state of advanced air mobility supply chains How talent and technology flows between traditional aerospace and advanced air mobility Composites and aerostructures for eVTOLs: how are they made? Could advanced air mobility know-how become the cornerstone for the next generation airliner New technologies in aerostructures manufacturing
Things we talk about in this episode John and Max professional backgrounds What is Forum Markets (previously ETHZilla)? Why using Ethereum to tokenize engine leases is an interesting innovation? How do you tokenize an engine lease? What are the advantages of tokenizing engine leasing? Who can invest in engine lease tokens?
Things we talk about in this episode Gerard’s background as a Formula One engineer before moving onto aerospace batteries, as well The story of Bold and how it was started at the founder’s apartment Bold’s work in aerospace and which markets it operates in Where the industry is at the moment (March 2026) when it comes to battery development for aerospace Pros and cons of different chemistries for aerospace batteries Why are solid state batteries so promising Expectations for the next few years when it comes to battery development and energy density increases Next milestones for Bold
Things we talk about in this episode Alex background and how he got interested in flight tracking How does flight tracking work What is Wingbits and what is new about its approach to flight tracking How does Wingbits plan to break into a market that has long been dominated by a well-established incumbent The Wingbits geographical expansion and revenue share models The importance of data for flight tracking app business models What’s next for Wingbits
Things we talk about in this episode Adrian’s long and diverse career in aviation and his current consultancy work Thoughts on the future of electric aviation Why hydrogen is never going to become mainstream Is there a real use case for eVTOLs? Which electric and eVTOL aircraft developers have the best chance at succeeding Do novel aircraft architectures stand a chance? The return of the airship (or not) Is there a business case to bring back supersonic air travel? We analyze the prospects of: BETA Technologies Electra.aero ZeroAvia Vertical Aerospace Joby Aviation Archer Aviation+ JetZero Air
Things we talk about in this episode David’s background: early start in aviation, salmon-spotting flights, flying fighter jets for the US Air Force, entrepreneurship How David got interested in the electrification of aircraft taxiing Earlier attempts to electrify taxiing Founding Green Taxi Aerospace Potential economic and environmental benefits How does Green Taxi’s technology work What are the perspectives for certification and entry into service Green Taxi’s road to market and next milestones
The story of Elysian Aircraft Why a large scale fully-electric may be a lot more feasible to build than traditionally thought The science behind the E9X electric airliner concept At what development stage is the E9X currently at What are the commercial prospects for the E9X and how it plans to compete with traditional fossil-fuel aircraft What is next for Elysian Aircraft
Things we talk about in this episode What is Straightline Aviation How Straightline Aviation’s executive team created the largest airship operator in the world The Virgin Airship and Balloon Company Working with Richard Branson Why the time is ripe for an airship renaissance What technological changes have made airships again a feasible option for many missions What are Straightline Aviation’s rollout plans
Things we talk about in this episode Megha’s professional background and career in aviation What is EVE Air Mobility The relationship between EVE and Embraer What is the current status of EVE’s eVTOL program How is EVE doing commercially What is the market outlook for eVTOLs over the coming two decades What are the next milestones for EVE
Things we talk about in this episode Mukund’s professional background as a scientist and entrepreneur The story of CleanJoule: more than a decade in the making What is unique about CleanJoule’s pathway to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Sustainable aviation fuel for space travel Moving from experimental to industrial scale production Which A-tier aerospace companies have invested in CleanJoule Next milestones for CleanJoule
Things we talk about in this episode Shashank’s work in the commercial aviation space Shashank’s books and podcast Is the sustainable aviation space an echo-chamber? What is new in Volume 2 of Sustainability in the Air How the sustainable aviation industry is moving from experimentation to execution Why collaborative ecosystems are important in sustainable aviation Thoughts on the state of the sustainable aviation industry in 2025 and the different technologies being proposed
Things we talk about in this episode Scott’s professional background and how he got involved with the Otto Aviation project The story of Otto Aviation, how it all started and what is it trying to achieve From the Celera 500L to the Phantom 3500, how Otto Aviation pivoted its core product From torpedoes to aircraft: what is laminar flow technology and why it can deliver huge efficiency improvements What market segment is the Phantom 3500 going to compete in Why the Phantom 3500 has no windows and how is Otto Aviation making up for it Why Otto expects the Phantom 3500 to have a much lower enviro
Things we talk about in this episode Lisa’s professional background and why she joined Gen Phoenix The story of Gen Phoenix The Eleather technology: feedstock sourcing, manufacturing process and characteristics of the final product The difference between upcycling and recycling What is the environmental footprint of an aircraft seat How does the Eleather technology helps airlines be more sustainable How could seat covers be made even more sustainably
Things we talk about in this episode Ivar’s professional background in the oil industry in Norway and in finance and investment The story of SirNor, how it started and where it is today What is an electric jet engine and how does it work How does an electric jet engine differ from a conventional one What are the advantages of an electric jet engine Why it will be cheaper and easier to build electric jet engines Where does SiriNor stand today and what are the next steps in its electric jet engine development Commercial prospects for the electric jet engine What is the long term vision for SiriN
Things we talk about in this episode Wizz Air’s Net Zero strategy What is Firefly and what is it trying to achieve How does Firefly SAF pathway work Why Wizz Air invested in Firefly Is there enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) around? How is Wizz Air sourcing its SAF Is the European airline industry in a position to fulfill the SAF mandates?
Things we talk about in this episode Amelia’s career and her role as Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer Delta’s sustainability goals What are the main business areas and technologies on which Delta is focusing its sustainability initiatives Delta’s work in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development Delta’s partnership with JetZero Delta’s investment in Joby Aviation and its view of advanced air mobility Research programs Delta is collaborating with, for example, in contrail formation research
Things we talk about in this episode What is Flynow What is unique about the eCopter concept design Pilotless operations Producing the eCopter by the tens of thousands The opportunities the Saudi market offers the eCopter
Things we talk about in this episode: What is Electra.aero and what type of aircraft is designing The Flyvbird project and what it aims to achieve Which technologies power the Electra hybrid-electric aircraft and what sets it apart What is ultra-short take-off and landing (STOL) What is an on-demand regional airline Why Flyvbird thinks the Electra EL9 is the ideal aircraft for its business model When the Electra EL9 is going to be market ready
Things we talk about in this episode What is H2FLY Why H2FLY is a hydrogen aviation pioneer Technical challenges of using liquid hydrogen as fuel The acquisition by Joby and perspectives for hydrogen in advanced air mobility Project MAHEPA and Project HEAVEN Next milestones for H2FLY
What is CellPoint Digital How do payments work in the airline industry What happens with your money when you purchase and airline ticket What is payment orchestration In which ways does Latin America stand out when it comes to payments Which alternative payment methods are emerging How CellPoint Digital helps airlines recover “lost revenue” by making it easier for everyone to pay
Things we talk about in this episode How did Kanika get JetSetGo started What is JetSetGo and which services it offers Executive aviation in India: present and future Why is JetSetGo investing in electric aircraft Perspectives for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in India Next milestones for JetSetGo Kanika’s favourite private jet!
Things we talk about in this episode Joshua’s professional background and Alton Aviation Consultancy The state of aviation sustainability in Asia Which technologies will be the likeliest winners in aviation’s transition towards sustainability The role of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific region What are the perspectives for a sustainability transition in Chinese aviation Perspectives for advance air mobility and eVTOLs in Asia-Pacific
