The Lindbergh Foundation was founded in 1977 by Neil Armstrong, Jimmy Doolittle and other aviation interests who followed the work of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh to carry on work the couple initiated in environmental causes. Today, the foundation is chaired by Erik Lindbergh, Charles’ grandson. In this TEDx talk Erik recently presented, he outlines the foundation’s belief that the most effective way to decarbonize aviation is through prizes similar to the Orteig Prize that inspired Charles Lindbergh’s trans-Atlantic flight in 1927.
TEDx: Erik Lindbergh On Decarbonizing Aviation
Key Takeaways:
- The Lindbergh Foundation, established in 1977 by figures like Neil Armstrong, continues the environmental work initiated by Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
- Currently chaired by Charles' grandson, Erik Lindbergh, the foundation focuses on decarbonizing aviation.
- The foundation advocates for using incentive prizes, similar to the historic Orteig Prize, as the most effective method to drive innovation in sustainable aviation.
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