Tech companies are transforming flying with unbelievable aircraft: 'New possibilities for the mobility of tomorrow'
www.thecooldown.com ^ | February 28, 2025 | Robert Crow
Posted on 03/07/2025 11:02:04 AM PST by Red Badger
Photo Credit: Ascendance
Electric vehicles have seen remarkable growth over the past decade and are now commonplace on many streets. Two companies, Capgemini and Ascendance, are hoping to build upon that evolution by taking it to the skies.
The companies recently announced that they're extending a partnership designed to kick-start sustainable air travel — with a test flight set for this year.
Air travel is a major culprit when it comes to climate change. One study found that commercial airplanes accounted for nearly 2.5% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and another estimated that the industry is responsible for about 5% of global warming.
In many cases, flying is more damaging to the environment than a similar trip made by car. This is particularly true for private flights, as the emissions from one four-hour trip in a private jet can equal those emitted by the average European citizen in a year.
That's why Capgemini and Ascendance are laser-focused on making air travel more sustainable.
"Together, we will contribute to making sustainable aviation more accessible, leveraging innovations that will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector while offering new possibilities for the mobility of tomorrow," Ascendance co-founder and CEO Jean-Christophe Lambert said.
Two of Ascendance's products are key to this endeavor. First is STERNA, a system that allows multiple energy sources to be used simultaneously, much like in a hybrid vehicle. Next is ATEA, an aircraft that uses the STERNA system.
ATEA uses vertical takeoff and landing technology, making it a possible alternative to helicopters. Ascendance hopes to have a test flight for the ATEA aircraft later in 2025 and aims for it to be commercially certified in 2028.
The company claims that ATEA can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional aircraft and that STERNA could cause a 25% reduction when added to existing aircraft. Ascendance said its goal is to help "aviation to reach carbon neutrality by 2050."
Capgemini, meanwhile, works with many companies to help provide technology, strategy, and engineering solutions. As EV Magazine noted, the partnership is similar to how some well-known automakers have helped EV startups ramp up their production and operations.
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Military/Veterans; Travel; UFO's
KEYWORDS: aviation
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1 posted on 03/07/2025 11:02:04 AM PST by Red Badger
To: 04-Bravo; 1FASTGLOCK45; 1stFreedom; 2ndDivisionVet; 2sheds; 60Gunner; 6AL-4V; A.A. Cunningham; ...
Electric Airplane Ping!.....................
2 posted on 03/07/2025 11:02:44 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
To: Red Badger
The stewardess is gonna point out the fuse box!!!
3 posted on 03/07/2025 11:03:28 AM PST by dp0622 (Tried a coup, a fake tax story, tramp slander, Russia nonsense, impeachment and a virus. They lost.)
To: Red Badger
Yeah, I want no part of that!
4 posted on 03/07/2025 11:08:08 AM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
To: Red Badger
5 posted on 03/07/2025 11:10:33 AM PST by bunkerhill7 (Don't shoot until you see the whites of their lies)
To: Red Badger
If I could have my choice for air travel, I'd take a DC3.
6 posted on 03/07/2025 11:10:39 AM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. — Psalm 106)
To: Red Badger
It’s all fun and games until your flight controller chip goes out.
These futuristic aircraft are far too dynamically sensitive for a human to ‘take the stick’ in case of emergency.
7 posted on 03/07/2025 11:11:22 AM PST by SpaceBar
To: Red Badger
Horizon Aircraft is another big player in this field. HOVR
8 posted on 03/07/2025 11:16:01 AM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
To: Red Badger
Global warming alarmist hype.
9 posted on 03/07/2025 11:16:16 AM PST by Carl Vehse
To: Governor Dinwiddie
If I could have my choice for air travel, I'd take a DC3.
I'd rather take one of these: 
10 posted on 03/07/2025 11:19:17 AM PST by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.”)
To: Sirius Lee
11 posted on 03/07/2025 11:24:25 AM PST by MNJohnnie (Don't blame me, my congressman is MTG!)
To: Sirius Lee
Good stuff! Can't argue with your taste.
12 posted on 03/07/2025 11:24:57 AM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. — Psalm 106)
To: bunkerhill7
> there goes the grid,....<
Not if they make them wind powered.
EC
13 posted on 03/07/2025 11:25:35 AM PST by Ex-Con777
To: Red Badger
but does it fold up into a briefcase?
14 posted on 03/07/2025 11:29:26 AM PST by Agatsu77
To: Agatsu77
You will when it falls out of the sky from a dead or shorted battery!..................
15 posted on 03/07/2025 11:30:11 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
To: Sirius Lee
If I could have my choice for air craft.
SR-71
16 posted on 03/07/2025 11:30:35 AM PST by Vaduz
To: Sirius Lee
... Slow and Majestic for me.
17 posted on 03/07/2025 11:33:21 AM PST by Waverunner (all)
To: MNJohnnie
A-10 would be my choice
Better for light touch-ups to the traffic on the roads.
18 posted on 03/07/2025 11:34:08 AM PST by GingisK
To: Sirius Lee
Slow and Majestic with Helium...
19 posted on 03/07/2025 11:34:37 AM PST by Waverunner (all)
To: Vaduz
SR-71
Now arriving at gate 12 ... gate 11 ... gate 10 ...
20 posted on 03/07/2025 11:35:21 AM PST by GingisK
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