The innovators reshaping aviation: Surprising insights from Farnborough 2026

In this special compilation episode, recorded live at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, nine aviation leaders share their perspectives on what the future of flying will actually look like, and who is building it.Featuring insights from:Kyle Clark, Founder & CEO, BETA TechnologiesTom O’Leary, CEO & Co-founder, JetZeroDaniel Rosen Jacobson, Co-CEO & Co-founder, Elysian AircraftMarc Allen, CEO, Electra.aeroAllison Melia, VP - Sustainability, BoeingLuke Farajallah, CEO, LoganairDavid Stepanek, EVP & Chief Transformation Officer, BristowJennifer Holmgren, CEO, LanzaTechChristoph Pereira, CEO - SaaS, Aerospace Carbon Solutions & Sustainability, GE AerospaceTogether, they explore what sets their approaches apart, the overlooked opportunities in sustainable aviation, and where the industry is headed next.Throughout the episode, the leaders discuss the different paths the industry is taking towards the same goal: fully electric and hybrid-electric aircraft for short and regional routes, new airframe shapes that cut fuel burn on longer ones, and sustainable aviation fuel made from waste carbon. This is a compilation of highlights from nine in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for the full interviews on our Sustainability in the Air knowledge hub.If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love all the conversations we had through the year with dozens of industry executives, technology leaders and scientists. Check out the archive here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry’s challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air: Volume 2’. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.Sponsor message: All of SimpliFlying’s coverage from the Farnborough Airshow 2026 is brought to you by CAE, whose leadership in aviation training and commitment to advancing safety continue to support the industry’s highest standards of excellence.