One of the Financial Times ' books to read in 2023 "[De Bellaigue's] reporting is far more engaging than conventional accounts of efforts to make flying safer for the planet." -- Financial Times "De Bellaigue assesses current efforts to decarbonize jet fuel and find alternative fuels for flying in this rigorous account." -- New York Times "An exciting read that gives climate-minded travelers reason to hope that positive change is in the near future." -- Kirkus Reviews "An excellent overview of the current state of play and the possibilities for more rapid change." -- Literary Review "A snappy yet detailed guide to the challenges aviation faces in a world trying to transition away from fossil fuels." -- Geographical "Planetary mobility has been a remarkable gift in many ways--and at the moment a remarkable curse as well, as it helps overheat the planet. This is a fine catalogue of possible ways out (I favor the blimp) that will make for great reading on your next Amtrak trip." --Bill McKibben, founder of 350.

org "Everyone who gets on a plane and knows about the catastrophic threat posed by global heating asks themselves if there is a green way to fly. Christopher de Bellaigue sets out the options in this excellent book." --Tony Juniper, environmentalist " Flying Green tells an inspiring, deeply researched and dynamic story of the future of aviation. It's a brilliant exploration of an industry in rapid transition with a dizzying array of new possibilities, providing us all with the hope of guilt-free flying again. Take it on your next flight!" --Jeremy Oppenheim, founder, SYSTEMIQ "Exceptionally timely, and a remarkable combination of great writing and technical depth." --Richard Aboulafia, managing director, AeroDynamic.