Uncomfortable day for aviation as Farnborough runway hits 50C

Uncomfortable day for aviation as Farnborough runway hits 50C

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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jul/22/uncomfortable-day-for-aviation-as-farnborough-runway-hits-50c

Climate crisis highlights need for net zero flights as industry pins its hopes on emerging hydrogen technologies and ‘sustainable’ fuel

The temperature of the runway hit 50C at the Farnborough airshow this week. Officials checked for melting tarmac between the aerospace industry showing off its wares, with flights by passenger jets including the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350, assorted military aircraft and flypasts by the Red Arrows display team.

Uncomfortable day for aviation as Farnborough runway hits 50C

Jul 22, 2022, 5:16am UTC
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jul/22/uncomfortable-day-for-aviation-as-farnborough-runway-hits-50c > Climate crisis highlights need for net zero flights as industry pins its hopes on emerging hydrogen technologies and ‘sustainable’ fuel > The temperature of the runway hit 50C at the Farnborough airshow this week. Officials checked for melting tarmac between the aerospace industry showing off its wares, with flights by passenger jets including the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350, assorted military aircraft and flypasts by the Red Arrows display team.