Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE. ++++ Episode 32 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Jonas Sperling (Lufthansa Systems) is out! Talking Points What is Lufthansa Systems, and what role does it play in promoting sustainable aviation?What is the primary objective of the DKULT project, and what makes its approach unique?What role does Lufthansa Systems play in this project, and why do we need mathematicians and computer scientists in this?What is an optimizer? What needs to be optimized?How do airlines factor in the costs associated with avoiding contrails?Lufthansa Systems provides optimized routes but relies on climate data for accuracy. How do you ensure transparency with users regarding the quality and reliability of these optimal routes, given the dependency on climate data?What is the TF100 project about, and what role does Lufthansa Systems play in it?How do real-world trials enhance our understanding compared to simulations?How do you see the balance between operator initiated and VS. ANSP-managed contrail avoidance?Guest Jonas Sperling has had a deep ambition in aviation for a long time. He began his journey with Lufthansa Systems in 2019 as a dual student in Applied Informatics and has since become a full-time software engineer, contributing significantly to the D-KULT project, where he's been working on integrating climate costs into flight optimization processes.