welcome to green skies
A platform exploring the bold intersection of aerospace engineering and environmental science.
Built for curious students, future engineers, and anyone who looks up at a contrail and wonders what it costs the planet, Green Skies dives into how the aviation industry is being reimagined for a sustainable future.
At Green Skies, we believe the next generation of flight can be cleaner, smarter, and just as awe-inspiring.
Here's what you can expect from us
01
The Carbon Cost of Flight
Break down how much aviation contributes to global emissions, what's driving the impact, and why sustainable solutions are urgent.
02
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
Explore the science behind biofuels, synthetic fuels, and hydrogen, and how they could replace traditional jet fuel.
03
Electric and Hybrid Aircraft
Discover how startups and legacy aerospace companies are racing to build battery-powered and hybrid planes for short-haul flight.
04
Lightweight Materials and Aerodynamic Design
Learn how engineers are using composites, biomimicry, and new wing designs to make aircraft lighter and more efficient.
05
The Drone Revolution
Understand how unmanned aerial vehicles are reshaping delivery, agriculture, and conservation, and the environmental tradeoffs involved.
06
Profiles in Green Aerospace
Hear from aerospace engineers, sustainability researchers, and pilots who are leading the charge toward cleaner skies.
07
Policy in the Sky
Examine how international regulations, carbon offset programs, and government incentives are shaping the future of sustainable aviation.
Featured Episodes
The True Cost of a Flight
Explore how the aerospace industry measures carbon emissions across manufacturing, fuel consumption, and airport operations. This episode examines why aviation’s climate impact is more complex than simply counting passenger miles.
Electric Planes?
Examine why electrifying aircraft is dramatically harder than electrifying cars. This episode breaks down energy density, battery weight, and which types of aircraft may realistically go electric first.
Supersonic Flight Returns
Investigate the new race to revive commercial supersonic travel decades after the retirement of the Concorde. This episode examines sonic booms, sustainability concerns, and whether faster travel is worth the environmental cost.
About the founder
Kaden
Chang
Planes, drones, engines, anything that flies or moves: Kaden wants to know how it works and how to make it cleaner. Kaden is training for his private pilot's license with a long-term goal of designing aircraft that limit harm to the environment.
When he's not in the cockpit, he's playing violin (nine years and counting), counseling campers at Camp Ondessonk, or out golfing, hiking, and mountain biking with friends.
Meet the Host
