In the media
30th January, 2024
Slight flight altitude changes could slash aviation’s climate impact
Contrail clouds that form behind planes are responsible for much of the climate warming effects of flying. Small altitude adjustments would help minimise them.
18th December, 2023
With few easy solutions to their climate problem, airlines rethink contrails
As millions of Americans prepare to fly home for the holidays, their biggest planet-warming impact may not come from the carbon burned in their planes’ engines but the thin, wispy clouds that trail behind their flights.
8th November, 2023
Voluntary action on airline non-CO2 impact takes shape as EU obligations loom
The first forward purchase agreement has been signed for carbon credits for avoiding the creation of contrails, a form of non-CO2 pollution created by airlines.
8th August, 2023
Curbing Contrails: A Climate Solution in the Skies.
The wispy condensation from jet airplanes can trap vast amounts of heat in the atmosphere.
7th August, 2023
GS provisionally approves aircraft contrail non-CO2 methodology
Switzerland-based carbon registry Gold Standard (GS) has granted approval for a methodology to generate offsets from contrail avoidance.
7th August, 2023
Swiss Gold Standard greenlights methodology concept for reductions in aircraft contrails
Switzerland-based renewable energy and carbon credit certifier Gold Standard provisionally approved a methodology concept that will produce offsets by reducing the production of contrails by aircrafts.
31st May, 2023
Global airlines group to boost focus on non-CO2 emissions
Global airlines are setting up a task force to deal with non-carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, stepping up efforts to tackle aircraft contrails.
25th May, 2023
Clear skies ahead for SATAVIA with European Space Agency support
SATAVIA is accelerating aviation’s progress towards climate-neutral flight, supported by funding from the European Space Agency (ESA).
15th May, 2023
2023 Air Transport World Eco-Technology Achievement: Etihad Airways and SATAVIA
Etihad Airways and UK company SATAVIA have forged a ground-breaking, multiyear partnership that has industrywide significance.
18th January, 2023
Etihad Signs Multi-Year Contrail Prevention And Carbon Credit Agreement
The new deal will see the airline implement SATAVIA’s contrail management software in day-to-day operations to reduce its overall climate impact.
18th January, 2023
Etihad enters contrail management partnership with SATAVIA.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has signed a ground-breaking contrail management contract with SATAVIA, a leading UK-based green aerospace firm.
12th January, 2023
Contrails are a problem for aviation — but there could be an easy solution
SATAVIA, a company based in Cambridge, England, has developed software and analytics to reduce the formation of contrails, the streaky clouds that have a significant impact on climate.
15th November, 2022
Stealth planes still have one very visible problem: contrails.
The warming effect from cirrus contrails is actually greater than that of the CO2 from burning aviation fuel. Removing contrails would make flying less harmful to the planet.
11th November, 2022
Etihad, SATAVIA collaborate to implement contrail prevention for first time on an Atlantic crossing flight
Tackling contrail – or condensation trails – prevention is a major sustainability challenge responsible for up to 60 per cent of aviation’s climate footprint.
11th November, 2022
Etihad to operate first transatlantic contrail prevention flight during COP27
The “NetZero” flight from IAD to AUH will be operated in partnership with SATAVIA and feature a whole range of sustainability measures.
4th May, 2022
SATAVIA and ACX partner on first-ever carbon trade to monetise aviation’s non-CO2 impacts.
Weather prediction and navigational technology developer SATAVIA is partnering with AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) to support trading of carbon credits generated by SATAVIA’s contrail prevention technology.
25th April, 2022
SATAVIA announces historic carbon trade covering non-CO2 impacts of aviation.
Tech company argues market for carbon credits that cover non-CO2 climate impacts of flight could hit $9bn.
22nd April, 2022
Historic blockchain auction takes flight in SATAVIA and ACX $9bn play
Cambridge aviation CleanTech business SATAVIA and global gamechanger AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) this week embarked on an historic partnership.
30th March, 2022
Smarter, greener aviation with SATAVIA.
SATAVIA’s DECISIONX capability enables eco-conscious aircraft operators to prevent condensation trails (contrails), which cause a net climate warming effect almost double that of direct engine emissions.
18th February, 2022
Technology is targeting the harmful contrail.
The short answer to the question ‘Are contrails bad for the environment?’ is yes.
23rd January, 2022
The aviation tech on the trail of saving the planet.
Experts plan to tackle vapour trails thought to double the industry’s carbon emissions.
22 November, 2021
Methods for Curbing Contrails Take Shape.
In rare instances, a practical solution to a thorny problem emerges faster than the understanding of the problem itself. This is what may be happening with condensation trails, or contrails, and their climate impact.
18 November, 2021
SATAVIA partners with Etihad Airways for contrail-free aviation goal.
SATAVIA’s newly formed partnership with Etihad Airways for flight planning optimisation will help eliminate the creation of aircraft-generated clouds that account for up to 60 per cent of aviation’s total climate impact.
11th October, 2021
SATAVIA partners with Etihad and Boeing for world-first sustainable flight.
Cambridge-based data analytics company SATAVIA is working with global aviation giants Etihad and Boeing to support EY20 Sustainable Flight, the world’s first commercially operated flight combining SATAVIA contrail prevention with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
26 August, 2021
Cambridge team creates simulator to accelerate Net Zero flights.
Cambridge University has launched the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) – an international group of experts in aerospace, economics, policy, and climate science – building an interactive evidence-based simulator that allows exploration of scenarios for achieving net zero flight.
25 August, 2021
Cambridge University preps Aviation Impact Accelerator for Net Zero take-off.
New initiative to bring together leading experts from across the fast-expanding green aviation sector.
6th September, 2021
Net Zero flight put on the COP26 runway by Cambridge University accelerator
The journey towards net-zero flight has been given a lift after the University of Cambridge launched its Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA).
12th April, 2021
British company is building software to eradicate contrails.
Rerouting planes to prevent them leaving cloud trails behind them could slash up to 60 PER CENT of climate impact per flight, scientists claim.
12th April, 2021
Changing flight paths ‘cuts climate damage.’
Software developed by Satavia, a company based in Cambridge, will be used to produce flight plans that avoid the atmospheric conditions in which contrails form.
17th March, 2021
Aircraft contrails are a climate menace. Can we rid the sky of them?
The wispy cloud trails left by aircraft cause more warming than the carbon emissions from their fuel. Now there might be a simple way to stop them forming.
12 April, 2021
Changing flight paths ‘cuts climate damage.’
The environmental impact of flying could be dramatically reduced by a technology company that will reroute aircraft to prevent them leaving ribbons of cloud in their wake.
17 March, 2021
Initial shortlist unveiled for Business Weekly Awards
SATAVIA applies AI, data analytics and atmospheric science to make aviation smarter and greener. Combining deep connections in the aviation ecosystem with an agile start-up culture, SATAVIA is able to scale quickly and adapt to new opportunities and partnerships. It works with leading players ranging from Microsoft to Airbus.
16 March, 2021
SATAVIA-Dubai alliance to cut aviation’s climate impact by two-thirds
Cambridge aerospace company SATAVIA is to work with leading global aviation players after winning a coveted place in Aviation X Lab, a highly exclusive international incubator for green aviation initiatives.
20 January, 2021
The Earth’s atmosphere has been modelled in Microsoft Azure as part of a project to tackle climate change caused by aviation
SATAVIA, a UK company that aims to prevent 60% of aviation’s climate impact – or 2% of all human-induced climate impact – has used Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to model the Earth’s atmosphere from ground-level to space.
20 January, 2021
The Earth’s atmosphere has been modelled in Microsoft Azure as part of a project to tackle climate change caused by aviation, reports Microsoft
A UK company that aims to prevent 60% of aviation’s climate impact – or 2% of all human-induced climate impact – has used Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to model the Earth’s atmosphere from ground-level to space.
20 January, 2021
Microsoft teams up with UK start-up to curb climate impact of aircraft contrails
Satavia claims better atmospheric forecasting using AI can eliminate or offset up to 60 per cent of aviation industry’s climate impact.
20 January, 2021
The Earth’s atmosphere has been modelled in the cloud in a bid to tackle climate change caused by planes
1 December, 2020
New SATAVIA hires boost aviation CleanTech mission
Cambridge aerospace startup SATAVIA has made significant new hires to accelerate progress towards its NetZero mission of eliminating 60 per cent of aviation-related climate change – or two per cent of human-induced climate change.
23 November, 2020
Breaking into a highly regulated industry requires an expert team
Diverse and high-performing teams help startups produce products at speed says Adam Durant, Founder and CEO of Satavia, finalist for the Eagle Labs Innovation Award 2020.
11 November, 2020
Exclusive: Meet the 50 highest-growth startups in the UK
A total 50 of the most promising high-growth tech firms in the UK have been named as the country’s top scaleup companies by tech group Silicon Valley Comes to the UK (SVC2UK).
21 October, 2020
Movin’On and the Solar Impulse Foundation Announce the First Achievements of their Partnership to Accelerate the Development of Sustainable Mobility Solutions
Within this new partnership, experts from both organizations have identified five concrete and innovative solutions. Selected from the Movin’On ecosystem, they are now labeled #EfficientSolution by the Solar Impulse Foundation.
15 October, 2020
Women in Mobility — A snapshot of the interview with Joelle Garden, Aerospace Engineer & Delivery Manager at SATAVIA 🛬
Joelle Garden is an Aerospace Engineer and the Delivery Manager for Cambridge aviation startup SATAVIA. After completing her Masters in Aerospace Engineering, Joelle went straight into industry and after a very successful career in industry, she joined SATAVIA earlier this year.
14 October, 2020
Introducing: The 32 companies joining Applied AI 2.0
SATAVIA is one of the 32 companies who have been selected to join Applied AI 2.0, Tech Nation’s growth programme for tech companies with artificial intelligence at their core. Now in its second year, Applied AI 2.0 forms part of the UK Government’s AI Sector Deal, supported by the Office for AI.
14 October, 2020
Cambridge quartet chosen for elite AI programme
SATAVIA, alongside three other Cambridge companies have been hand-picked for an elite UK programme designed to propel scaleups in the Artificial Intelligence sector to potential unicorn status accorded to private companies valued at more than $1 billion.
07 October, 2020
47 new solutions and only 270 until #1000solutions!
SATAVIA is one of the 47 new solutions achieving labelled status with the Solar Impulse Foundation in September 2020.
They’re getting close to achieving their challenge of labelling #1000solutions that protect the environment in a financially profitable way with only 270 until to go and 730 in the portfolio. Check out the 47 newly labeled solutions.
30 September, 2020
The Aviation Industry Capitalizes On Data
How three innovative tech start-ups use global flight tracking data to navigate market uncertainties and enhance solution capabilities.
Under the pressures of uncertainty and budget constraints, businesses across the aviation sector can use data to make evidence-based decisions and optimize operations for cost savings. Three success stories demonstrate how data helped companies tackle complexities and come out on top.
15 September, 2020
Cleantech Disruptors — An Interview with Satavia’s CEO, Adam Durant and CSO, Nick Bray
In brightsmith’s Cleantech Disruptors interview we discuss how the company was born out of an idea Adam had whilst working on the aftermath of the Icelandic volcano eruption, making aircraft engines more efficient, their decision intelligence technology — DECISIONX, the ways they can make a difference in defence, keeping sustainability at the top of the aviation agenda and the need for innovation in aerospace. 🛫✈🚁🛬
24 July, 2020
Recover, together, stronger: How a data alliance can aid our economic recovery
Article by the UK Government Geospatial Commission showcasing how the Emergent Alliance, a not-for-profit collaboration, is sharing data, expertise and resources to work together to aid economic recovery from COVID-19 impacts.
SATAVIA is a founding member and initiated the Aviation Challenge within the Emergent Alliance, supporting economic recovery in the aviation industry
15 July, 2020
Smarter and greener aviation supported by ESA BIC UK
Satavia makes aviation ‘smarter’ and greener by providing environmental data and analytics that can be used by aircraft operators, manufacturers and maintenance companies to reduce damage to aircraft engines and components.
8 July, 2020
20 YEARS TO 12 WEEKS: British manufacturers unite to build ventilators for the NHS
Microsoft article on Ventilator Challenge UK, in which SATAVIA applied its data scientist expertise in the fight against COVID-19, rapidly developing forecasting models for the COVID-19 pandemic to predict how many ventilators could be required at the peak in the UK and USA.
3 June, 2020
Meet the EUSP2020 top 50 startups!
Following weeks of rigorous scrutiny by our 50 evaluators, we have now shortened the original list (of 550 applicants) to our top 50 performers! This list gives an overview of the future of mobility, bringing together Europe’s best startups; those who hold the promise for new, green, connected, inclusive and sustainable technology. They come from all mobility sectors and are about to revolutionise transport as we know it!
23 April, 2020
SATAVIA supports initiatives in fight against COVID-19
Cambridge-based sustainable technology business SATAVIA has been applying its data science expertise in the fight against COVID-19. SATAVIA is participating in the EMER2GENT initiative led by Rolls-Royce R2 Data labs and is a supporter of the industry-led Ventilator Challenge UK.
11 April, 2020
Aviation’s ‘singularity event’ underlines SATAVIA’s strengths
Aviation specialist SATAVIA has seen activity hard hit by the rapid collapse of the airline sector and has responded by adapting staffing arrangements and modifying its digital environmental intelligence platform to cater to the new dynamics of the industry.
4 December, 2019
Current and future developments
in the space sector
Lloyd’s case study
This new Lloyd’s report, published in association with London Economics, provides an overview of current and future developments in the space sector.
21 November, 2019
SATAVIA’s €1.9m European Space Agency project will boost AI in aviation
Aerospace intelligence company SATAVIA has launched a €1.9million European Space Agency (ESA) project to showcase its capability with aerospace partners.
20 November, 2019
SATAVIA leads €1.9m aerospace venture for ESA
Cambridge-based aviation innovator SATAVIA is launching a €1.9 million 18-month demonstration project backed by the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency.
20 November, 2019
Safer, smarter flying.
Is this a new era for aviation?
Environmental data intelligence startup SATAVIA needed financial help and mentorship to turn its unique business idea into a reality.
24 September, 2019
SATAVIA are finalists in the Cofinitive #OnetoWatch
Cambridge Independent have announced the finalists in the Science and Technology Awards 2019 and we are delighted to be supporting the #SciTechAwards once again this year.
23 April, 2019
SATAVIA featured on the “The Killer 50″ Ones to Watch”
SATAVIA has developed a patented software platform to make aviation smarter, and enablie customers to increase cost base efficiency and drive up profitability through more successful decision-making and risk analysis.
7 March, 2019
SATAVIA featured in the #21toWatch campaign
People, companies and the ‘things’ they create, across Cambridge and the East of England are setting the standards in innovation and entrepreneurship across the globe. #21toWatch is a dedicated campaign to showcase and highlight the maybe lesser known, recognising those exciting new entries across all market sectors, and celebrating the very best work going on today in the region.
28 October, 2018
British Airways’ parent group books SATAVIA’s flying service
The aviation sector is set to become more financially and environmentally efficient as SATAVIA’s decision intelligence technology is adopted by carriers.
3 October, 2018
SATAVIA chosen as one of the “Hangar 51 finalists”
International Airlines Group (IAG) has chosen 10 finalists to join its third Hangar 51 global accelerator programme in collaboration with British Airways, Avios and IAG Cargo.
September, 2018
Satellite Applications Catapult case study
SATAVIA offers decision intelligence for aviation to reduce the financial impact of aircraft maintenance and flight operations in atmospheric contaminants like dust, air pollution and volcanic ash.
17 August, 2017
UK start-up makes aircraft smarter, safer and greener, thanks to space technology.
SATAVIA, a space tech start-up at the European Space Agency’s Business Incubation Centre at Harwell (ESA BIC Harwell) is making aircraft smarter, safer and more environmentally friendly, by helping aircraft manufacturers and operators to save millions in unscheduled maintenance every year.
30 June, 2017
SATAVIA was featured in the 2017 Tällt Ventures list which celebrates the businesses with the most potential to influence, change or create new global markets.
The DISRUPT 100 is an annual index celebrating the businesses with the most potential to influence, change or create new global markets. The report tracks the world’s most disruptive businesses, compiled and curated by the world’s leading entrepreneurs, investors and business people.
17 October, 2016
‘Brexit’ May Hurt Britain Where It Thrives: Science and Research
When Adam Durant started his company analyzing climate-related threats to aircraft, SATAVIA, he and his team of researchers symbolized the possibilities offered by the European Union.