When inching along in traffic during a particularly slow morning commute, you might have wished for your car to lift off the ground and soar over the congested traffic in order to avoid the slow frustration of rush hour, a la the flying car in the classic […]
Sustainable is Attainable: Decreasing Emissions in Aviation
In order to reduce the record-high CO2 levels in Earth’s atmosphere, the aviation industry has been tasked with decreasing emissions caused by jet fuel. Jet fuel-generated aircraft emissions are roughly composed of 70% carbon dioxide, 29% water vapor, and the […]
Adopting Sustainability Practices Today Creates a Healthier Tomorrow
Carbon Emissions and Carriers – May 2021
Carbon emissions are the topic of conversation in governmental, environmental, and societal circles, but with greater awareness and concern with regards to climate change, airliners especially are in the hot […]
A Brief History of Lightweighting in Aviation
Once upon a time, the prospect of flying was thought to be impossible. Luckily, that didn’t stop us from trying. The history of man’s quest to achieve flight extends from kites out of ancient China and drawings from da Vinci to the alleged tale of poor […]
Celebrating Women in Engineering – Alpine’s Own Marinela Peto
Talent from Across the Globe
When Alpine Advanced Materials extended a job offer to Marinela (“Nella”) Peto, little did they know the huge impact this hiring decision would have – on both the candidate and the company. In 2019, Alpine was at a pivotal […]
