Solange Baena - Keynote Speaker 2024

29th & 30th October 2025

NEC, Birmingham

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30 & 31 Oct 2024 | NEC Birmingham

2024 Keynote Speaker: Mrs Solange Baena, UK Lead Aviation Environmental Roadmap at Airbus

Solange - Speaker

A multi-award winning aerospace engineer, with 15+ years experience in the aviation industry. Graduated from City University of London in 2005 with a 1st on a Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering. As an engineer and techno-strategist, I have dedicated my career to the Sustainable Aviation journey at Airbus. Comprehensive experience in leading high profile Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and Fuel Systems R&T projects, including the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% SAF, that were and still are an integral part of Airbus’ decarbonisation plan. Currently leading the UK environmental strategy of Airbus aircraft in operation, driving and contributing to the definition of Airbus’ internal and external positions on environmental topics. I serve as the Airbus representative in the Jet Zero Council SAF and Non CO2 Working Groups. I am a Member of Council in Sustainable Aviation UK and Chair of the Cleaner Working Group.A multi-award winning aerospace engineer, with 15+ years experience in the aviation industry. Graduated from City University of London in 2005 with a 1st on a Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering. As an engineer and techno-strategist, I have dedicated my career to the Sustainable Aviation journey at Airbus. Comprehensive experience in leading high profile Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and Fuel Systems R&T projects, including the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% SAF, that were and still are an integral part of Airbus’ decarbonisation plan. Currently leading the UK environmental strategy of Airbus aircraft in operation, driving and contributing to the definition of Airbus’ internal and external positions on environmental topics. I serve as the Airbus representative in the Jet Zero Council SAF and Non CO2 Working Groups. I am a Member of Council in Sustainable Aviation UK and Chair of the Cleaner Working Group.

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