When we talk about climate action in aviation, most eyes turn to the sky — to aircraft emissions, sustainable fuels, and flight optimization. But on the ground, airports hold massive untapped potential. Functioning like small cities, they consume enormous energy, shape passenger behavior, and present powerful opportunities for environmental impact.
In the face of one of the most complex security situations in its history, Israel’s innovation ecosystem continues to outperform. While global headlines focus on conflict, Israeli companies are raising, delivering, and scaling. This is a story of resilience, adaptability, and real-time execution. From corporate to early-stage startups, the ecosystem is proving, again, that innovation in Israel doesn’t stop. It adapts, responds, and accelerates.
As SAF becomes a global priority, Israel’s own innovation ecosystem is stepping up.
From carbon capture in water and air, to modular syngas systems and catalytic fuel synthesis, this snapshot highlights how local startups are helping shape a more sustainable future for aviation.
We asked the team at Hear to share their perspective on working with EL AL through our Fast Pass to POC program—and what it was like to translate cutting-edge AI into real operational value in aviation. Here’s what they had to say.
From blockchain booking systems to VR pilot training and AI-powered maintenance, the industry has seen its share of hype. This article looks beyond the buzz to spotlight the few technologies that truly took off—because they solved real problems.