Aerospace connects people and enables global commerce and trade. However, it also creates 2.5% of the world’s CO2 emissions and has non-CO2 impacts. Boeing are united with our customers and governments around the globe in committing to bold climate change ambitions, and support civil aviation’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We are pursuing a multi-pronged approach to achieve net zero emissions that includes fleet renewal, renewable energy, advanced technology, and operational efficiency. In addition to supporting civil aviation’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, we are working to understand and mitigate non-CO2 effects. The seminar will discuss ongoing efforts being taken by Boeing and others across the aviation sector to address the climate challenge facing aviation.
This seminar is optional for AE590 students. Registration is requested.
About the speaker:
Dr. Jim Hileman is the Vice President and Chief Engineer of Sustainability and Future Mobility for Boeing. He oversees a team that’s leveraging rapid advancements in energy, propulsion, materials, and autonomy technologies to help Boeing connect the world with safe and sustainable transport. Prior to joining Boeing, Dr. Hileman served as the Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor for Environment and Energy at the FAA. While at FAA, he held leadership roles in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), including the Fuels Task Group and the Impacts Science Group. Prior to joining the FAA, he was a Principal Research Engineer within the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Ohio State University.
