The Allplane Podcast #127: how Eleather saves airlines tons of fuel, w/Lisa Conway (Gen Phoenix)

When we talk about aviation sustainability, the first thing that usually comes to mind is propulsion technologies or new aircraft designs.

But there are other ways to lower the environmental footprint of flying. Some are even hidden in plain sight!

Today we bring you the story of a company doing its bit to make aviation more sustainable, but in a rather original way: GenPhoenix makes Eleather, which is an innovative lightweight material that can be found on many aircraft seats.

Eleather is actually made by upcycling organic leather scraps, preventing them from going to a landfill (and liberating methane) while, at the same time, helping bring down weight onboard the aircraft, with the related savings in fuel and emissions.

Lisa Conway, Chief Revenue Officer at GenPhoenix, has been on the podcast to share all the details about this interesting technology, which you may have already been using, even without noticing!

Tune in for a fascinating conversation about this segment of the industry that operates at the crossroads between sustainability and passenger experience!

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Things we talk about in this episode

Lisa’s professional background and why she joined Gen Phoenix
The story of Gen Phoenix
The Eleather technology: feedstock sourcing, manufacturing process and characteristics of the final product
The difference between upcycling and recycling
What is the environmental footprint of an aircraft seat
How does the Eleather technology helps airlines be more sustainable
How could seat covers be made even more sustainably