FREE WEBINAR | Destination Zero: Aviation’s technology journey to 2050, hosted by the Aerospace Technology Institute.
Wednesday 9th July 2025, 11:00 – 12:00 BST.
Synopsis:
How can UK aerospace lead the global race to decarbonise aviation while boosting growth?
Join the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) for a Net Zero Week webinar to discover how advanced aircraft technologies are central to achieving Net Zero in aviation. This expert-led session will see the ATI’s Destination Zero technology strategy in action showcasing how future propulsion systems, new wing technologies and advanced manufacturing methods are reshaping the future of flight.
Building on a proud heritage, UK aerospace is securing a leading role in sustainable aircraft technologies creating high-value jobs, strengthening supply chains and boosting exports as a driver for growth.
Panellists:
Jacqueline Castle, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace Technology Institute.
Jackie joined the ATI in June 2023, after more than 25 years in the aerospace industry at Airbus most recently as the UK Chief Engineer for the Airbus A320 family, with responsibility for wings, landing gear and fuel system. Jackie is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society.
David Debney, Head of Technology – Whole Aircraft, Aerospace Technology Institute.
Dave is responsible for whole aircraft technology assessment at the ATI and helped to develop the UK’s Future Flight Challenge. Dave was part of the ATI’s FlyZero project leadership team as a chief engineer. He previously worked at Rolls-Royce as Chief of Future Aircraft Concepts, where he was responsible for developing concept designs for hybrid propulsion systems on aircraft of all sizes.
Alex Hickson, Head of Technology – Structures, Manufacturing and Materials, Aerospace Technology Institute.
Alex joined the ATI in 2019, bringing experience from across various industries including aerospace, automotive, motorsport, wind energy and space. He has also worked across a breadth of companies, from start-ups and SMEs to blue chip companies including Lockheed Martin and GKN Aerospace.
Tom Halhead, Head of Technology – Advanced Systems and Propulsion, Aerospace Technology Institute.
Tom has over 20-years’ experience in power system design, structural analysis and heat transfer with the bulk of his early career spent working on Civil and Defence gas turbines at Rolls-Royce. Tom brings experience from Dyson and HiETA where he led the team through acquisitions into Meggitt Engine Systems then Parker Aerospace.
See the full Net Zero Week 2025 webinar series here.
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