Sarah Rose (they/them) is a news writer and reporter for AIN. 
Prior to AIN, Sarah worked as a journalist for Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia&#039;s statewide NPR and PBS affiliate. They have also worked for several national nonprofits and as a legislative assistant in U.S. Congress. As an openly nonbinary reporter, they are a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association. 
Sarah is a 2012 graduate of Kennesaw State University.

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Sarah Rose

Embraer has announced a collaboration with Florida Power &amp; Light (FPL) to install its first onsite solar energy system at the company’s Melbourne, Florida campus. This initiative represents the aerospace firm’s largest solar energy project to date, aligning with its commitment to use 100% renewable energy at all global sites by 2030.
“This project marks a significant milestone for our company. It signifies our commitment to the future of sustainable aviation and our dedication to sustainable growth…we understand the importance of transitioning to a low-carbon economy. The need to adapt our industry to this new context presents a significant opportunity for growth and innovation,” said Embraer president and CEO Francisco Gomes Neto.
Comprising more than 1,900 panels, the solar installation&nbsp;is expected to generate up to 1,800 MWh annually, offsetting most of the energy needed to power Embraer’s customer center. The project, scheduled to begin operations by year-end, is part of Embraer’s broader environmental efforts, which include increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel in its operations.
FPL’s SolarVantage program, which facilitates custom onsite solar solutions, will design, install, and maintain the solar system without upfront costs to Embraer. Tim Oliver, FPL’s v-p of development, stated, “We are excited to welcome Embraer to our FPL SolarVantage program with an onsite solar installation designed to help them get one step closer to their sustainability goals.”

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

Embraer Hopes for Bright Skies Ahead with Solar Installation

Company aims for renewable energy at all sites by 2030

Embraer has announced a collaboration with Florida Power & Light Company to install its first onsite solar energy system at the company’s Florida campus.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Kerry Lynch

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

GHG emissions are down by 23% over 2019, and employee engagement exceeded target

Bombardier Marks Progress on Sustainability Goals

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Reducing contrails may outweigh small CO2 increases, according to researchers at UC Irvine

New Tool Helps Aviation Cut Climate Impact

Hanneke Weitering

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

Simply reducing aircraft fuel burn is not necessarily the greenest strategy

Researchers Tackle Tradeoffs in Aviation’s Climate Impact

NBAA’s Bolen questioned why readers weren’t given information about environmental advances in business aviation

NBAA Calls Climate Report on Bizjets Flawed, Incomplete

Curt Epstein

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Assure provides life cycle SAF use tracking

4Air’s SAF Registry Hits Major Milestone

Amy Wilder

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Private aviation accounts for about 4% of civil aviation emissions

Study: Private Jets Outpaced Heathrow Emissions in 2023

Students can win up to $250K for research that advances sustainable aviation fuel development

ICAO and UAE Offer $1M to Students Researching SAF

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

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