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, founded in 1977 by figures including Neil Armstrong, continues the environmental legacy of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
- Currently chaired by Charles Lindbergh's grandson, Erik Lindbergh, the foundation focuses on aviation decarbonization.
- The foundation advocates for incentivizing innovation through prizes, similar to the Orteig Prize, as the most effective method for decarbonizing aviation.
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