EM3 LEADS REGIONAL RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL JET ZERO CHALLENGE

Enterprise M3 LEP has brought together key stakeholders of a newly formed Jet Zero Cluster at Farnborough Airport, in Hampshire, to identify regional strengths in three important areas for greener aviation.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), advanced materials and airport operations including hydrogen fuel storage, are crucial in meeting the Government’s Jet Zero strategy –a UK-wide plan for achieving net zero in aviation by 2050.

The workshop was the second EM3 Jet Zero Strategy event, with representatives from aerospace businesses, trade bodies, local authorities and universities – all part of the internationally renowned Farnborough-based aerospace cluster.

Sue Littlemore, Joint Managing Director for EM3, who chaired the workshop said, “There is a tremendous amount of fantastic work going on based in and around Farnborough, and resonating out across the rest of the EM3 area and beyond, which we should shine a light on.

“The Farnborough Aerospace cluster

“The students were amazing for our business; through interactive discussions and research, they offered new ideas, evaluated challenges such as the website and identified cost-effective solutions. It was well-worth the experience!” clearly has great strengths in research, innovation and business development and we look forward to working with the range of partners to lead the way in ensuring the aviation sector meets the Jet Zero targets. The Farnboroughbased regional aerospace sector is recognised as a major contributor to those goals.”

Mandira Sarkar commented.

Surrey Business School is now looking for more local businesses interested to leverage the digital marketing talents of MSc students this Spring.

If you would like to find out more about student-based projects, please visit the website www.InnoMatters.co.uk and get in touch if interested.

If you would like to know more information about EM3’s work with the Jet Zero Cluster please email information@enterprisem3.org.uk