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Flavio Leo

Flavio Leo

Director Aviation Planning and StrategyMassachusetts Port Authority

Flavio Leo is the Director of Aviation Planning and Strategy at the Massachusetts Port Authority where he is responsible for near- and long-term aviation planning and policy development related to airport physical planning, airfield and airspace safety and efficiency initiatives; noise and emissions policy and testingadoption of new airfield technologies at Massport’s three airports -- Boston Logan International Airport, L.G. Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport. Flavio earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Economics from Boston University and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brandeis University.

Mon May 042:00 PM – 2:40 PMBlack Box Theater

Fueling the Future of Flight: Why SAF, Why Now, Why Massachusetts?

 This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s b… This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will ground the audience in SAF fundamentals, while unpacking the key policy a… This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will ground the audience in SAF fundamentals, while unpacking the key policy and market barriers that must be addressed to accelerate adoption. Panelists will examine the current jet fuel supply chain, emerging SAF production technologies, and the most pressing bottlenecks to s… This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will ground the audience in SAF fundamentals, while unpacking the key policy and market barriers that must be addressed to accelerate adoption. Panelists will examine the current jet fuel supply chain, emerging SAF production technologies, and the most pressing bottlenecks to scale. The discussion will also highlight how Massachusetts can leverage its innovation ecosystem to position itself as a leader in SAF. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the near-term opportunities—and the practical steps needed over the next three years to move SAF from momentum to scale.  Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

PanelSession TypeTrack 3: Climate Technology as a Business OpportunitySession Track
Charlotte Lollar
Branko Zugic
Florian Allroggen
Flavio Leo
Charlotte Lollar
Charlotte LollarDirector of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Delta Airlines
Branko Zugic
Branko ZugicCo-Founder & CTO, Lydian Labs
Florian Allroggen
Florian AllroggenPrincipal Research Scientist, MIT AeroAstro
Flavio Leo
Flavio LeoDirector Aviation Planning and Strategy, Massachusetts Port Authority
Charlotte Lollar
Charlotte LollarDirector of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Delta Airlines
Branko Zugic
Branko ZugicCo-Founder & CTO, Lydian Labs
Florian Allroggen
Florian AllroggenPrincipal Research Scientist, MIT AeroAstro
Flavio Leo
Flavio LeoDirector Aviation Planning and Strategy, Massachusetts Port Authority
Capacity Unlimited:No
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