NREL Aviation Energy Futures (Text Version)

This is the text version of the NREL Aviation Energy Futures video.

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From how we power our planes, to how we design safe, affordable, and resilient airports and military bases, to the ultra-efficient aerospace technologies that will propel us into the future—aviation energy systems are evolving rapidly

As more people than ever see the benefits of travelling by air, and officials prepare for a surge of demand, advanced technologies are helping strengthen and prepare aviation energy systems for the path ahead.

A leader in energy systems innovation and integration, NREL is collaborating with federal agencies and industry stakeholders to analyze, optimize, and validate advanced aviation fuels, energy systems, and propulsion technologies.

Whether supporting an urban or rural airport, a military or commercial flight, a plane fueled with jet fuel, electricity, natural gas, or hydrogen, NREL has the facilities, expertise, and capabilities to help aviation analyze and invest in future energy needs.

NREL identifies solutions to aviation challenges, utilizes unique tools for data-driven answers, and forms collaborations to accelerate and help adopt solutions.

After all—to build the momentum needed to lift us toward the future—we need the entire industry on board including public and private stakeholders.

As advanced air mobility concepts emerge on the market, and planners work to harden their systems against stressors and cyber-attacks, NREL is applying its world-class expertise and capabilities to keep aviation moving.

From the Wright brothers first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to today's thousands of daily flights, innovation and growth has been the storyline of American aviation. With more cutting-edge tools, facilities, and brain power than ever before, we have the resources to make its future more reliable, efficient, and inspiring.

The skies never close. Neither does NREL.

[Text on screen: NREL aviation energy futures: nrel.gov/transportation/aviation-energy-futures]

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