The first AirWing will be installed on a Carisbrooke Shipping 120m general cargo vessel before commencing sea trials through 2025. This first installation will demonstrate the technology’s real-world impact, symbolising a significant step toward zero-emission shipping.
A Launch Event to Drive Maritime Innovation
To celebrate this milestone, GT Wings will host an exclusive launch event in London in 2025, bringing together key stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and innovators. The event will offer a platform to explore future collaborations, spark industry conversations, and showcase the power of innovation in tackling maritime emissions.
The event will take place on the 1st of May 2025 at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP located in London, UK.
The event will feature:
- Keynote speeches by industry leaders and government representatives
- Panel discussions with project partners and green technology innovators
- VIP networking sessions to foster meaningful connectionsAn Open Invitation to Join the MovementAs part of this transformative initiative, we invite companies and organisations committed to sustainability and innovation to explore opportunities to align their brands with the AirWing project. This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to associate with cutting-edge maritime technology and engage with industry leaders.
For companies interested in supporting the event or learning more about how they can participate through strategic partnerships, please get in touch with our team.
Hear what supporting partners have to say about the event:
“We are thrilled to bring the AirWing system to market in a record timeframe. We believe that AirWing represents a game-changing wind propulsion technology, maximising thrust and fuel savings from the smallest possible unit size. We are proud to be working alongside Carisbrooke Shipping and University of Bristol to bring this technology to life.”
– George Thompson, GT Wings
“We are proud to be working alongside GT Wings as a project partner with this innovative prototype. Decarbonisation of the marine environment takes centre stage at Carisbrooke shipping. TheinstallationofourfirstAirWingwillhaveasignificantimpactensuringwemaintain our efficiency in reducing our emissions, cutting fuel costs and compliance with strict new emissions regulations well into the future.”
– Capt Simon Merritt, Senior Fleet Manager, Carisbrooke Shipping
“We are excited to be part of the AirWing consortium working towards a new Age of Sail. This collaboration between industry and academia exemplifies the innovative, multidisciplinary, and audacious spirit needed to achieve a more sustainable future.”
– Dr Tobias Laux, Senior Research Associate, University of Bristol
“This new £30m [CMDC6] investment is part of our Plan for Change – growing the economy and making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower. I’m proud to see this funding boost growth and create jobs throughout the UK, as well as ushering in an era of zero-emission shipping. It was great to join GT Wings in Hull to see their fantastic new propulsion system, and to see how they’re driving economic growth and supporting jobs in the region.”
– Mike Kane, Maritime Minister
“At KAP, we are proud to be part of this transformative project. Our goal is to connect innovative solutions like AirWing with the right stakeholders, ensuring that these technologies not only make an impact but also drive meaningful partnerships toward a sustainable maritime future.”
– Mohamad Kantar, Co-founder, KAP
