Thomas Budd
Associate Professor of Airport Decarbonisation, Centre for Air Transport Management
Cranfield University
Dr Thomas Budd is an Associate Professor of Airport Decarbonisation in the Centre for Air Transport Management at Cranfield University, UK. His research and teaching activities span a range of air transport sustainability issues. Much of his current work concerns the integration of zero emissions fuels into airport systems, where he has helped deliver various trials involving the use of hydrogen powered ground support equipment (GSE). Thomas’ role is supported by Heathrow Airport where he is currently leading a programme of work to develop an airside test-bed capability for trialling innovations to support decarbonisation at the airport. He sits on various international air specialist committees and working groups, including the UK CAA’s Hydrogen Working Group for Aerodromes and Airports and Zero Emissions Flight Infrastructure Sub group (ZEFIG).
Hydrogen Aviation: Resetting Expectations & Reinforcing Commitment
A status update on hydrogen development, certification, airport infrastructure, and national trial programmes. Discussing where hydrogen fits in the overall decarbonisation portfolio and how investment should be prioritised through
