The green future of aviation: hydrogen and electric flying The popularity of private flights continues to grow, both in Europe and worldwide. The Dutch government is responding by adjusting its flight tax policy. Lighter aircraft - in practice, mainly private jets - will also be taxed from 2025. Flowings, the first Dutch booking platform for empty-leg private flights, welcomes innovation and sustainability. The company works to maximize efficiency by filling private jets that would otherwise fly empty. As a pioneer in bringing supply and demand together, Flowings is doing its part to make the aviation industry more sustainable. | ||
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Transparent The growing success of private flights was initiated right after the Covid crisis. Private jet companies were able to be the first to get back in the air; after all, with so few passengers, the risk of contamination was minimal. Entrepreneurs who could afford it started flying privately and got a taste for it. Since some aircraft could not stay in small airports due to lack of space, they had to move on; regularly without passengers. Flowings offers a simple, transparent and cost-effective solution to book these empty leg flights. A revolution in a market that was previously completely opaque. Positive change Floris van den Ende, creator and founder of Flowings, is optimistic about the future of private flying: "Although it has sustainability challenges in its current form, we see a future full of possibilities. The development of more sustainable fuels, and even fully electric private jets, is an exciting prospect. The first electric plane that can travel 500 kilometers is already almost a reality. With Flowings, we want to make booking private flights seamless, fast and transparent. We are committed to positive change, now and in the hopefully emissions-free future." The future of aviation is green Many paths lead to emission-free flying. "Several airlines are investing in biofuel. Some are replacing kerosene, but switching completely is difficult - because of the high cost and the availability of residues to extract fuel. Another sustainable alternative is hydrogen. Because it requires larger tanks, one of the challenges is to develop a propulsion system that does not interfere with an aircraft's aerodynamic efficiency. And lastly electric flight, initially suitable for lighter aircraft such as private jets. In any case, Rotterdam The Hague Airport has already realized an electric charging facility," says CEO of Flowings, Floris van den Ende. |