Sustainability and Environment

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

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Fuel Crisis Raises the Stakes in Chase for Alternatives

Companies working with SAF and hydrogen propulsion see tipping point opportunity

Sustainability and Environment

May 29, 2026

Bombardier Meets Five-year Sustainability Targets

Company maps out next five-year plan through 2030

Sustainability and Environment

May 27, 2026

EBAA Calls for Bizav Recognition in EU Aviation Policy

Trade group said airport access and decarbonization rules discriminate against the industry

Regulations and Government

May 26, 2026

Swiss OEM Pilatus Studies Composite Scrap Recycling

Novel approach could transform prepreg scraps into new aircraft components

Sustainability and Environment

May 22, 2026

Videos

European Business Aviation Insists It is a Key Part of the Climate Change Solution

EBAA Secretary General Holger Krahmer speaks to us

Regulations and Government

May 28, 2024

Airbus Sets An Example With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use

The airframer is testing the ability to use 100% SAF.

Fuel

February 20, 2024

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

Aircraft

December 15, 2022

How Private Aircraft Owners and Passengers Can Cut Their Environmental Footprint

How Private Aircraft Owners and Passengers Can Cut Their Environmental Footprint

Fuel

November 15, 2021

More Articles

Engine Foam Wash Prevents Damage and Reduces Fuel Burn

Turbofan wash cycle takes between four and eight hours

Engines

May 22, 2026

Beta and Signature Aviation Conclude Florida AAM Demo

Hot and humid testing follows cold tests earlier this year

Sustainability and Environment

May 21, 2026

IBA Shows Carbon Intensity Dip but Emissions Still Rising

Airlines are improving operational efficiency but not cutting total carbon

Sustainability and Environment

May 19, 2026

Vertical Starts Tests with Hybrid-electric Powertrain

Hybrid version of Valo VTOL aircraft will have longer range and more payload

Engines

May 19, 2026

Swedish SAF Project Receives Major Funding Boost

The €21 million award will support design and engineering work

Sustainability and Environment

May 19, 2026

EU Rules Risk Energy-intensive SAF Production Strategies

Chalmers University of Technology urges expanded focus on gasification

Sustainability and Environment

May 15, 2026

Report: SAF Has Benefits Beyond Just Environmental

Geopolitical upheaval to the global oil market highlights SAF need

Sustainability and Environment

May 14, 2026

H2Fly Chases Hydrogen Propulsion Power Density Boost

Fuel cell systems need at least 2 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio to be competitive

Sustainability and Environment

May 14, 2026

Germany Commits €350 Million to eSAF Project

Grant represents one of the largest in Europe to date

Sustainability and Environment

May 11, 2026

Modified R44 Flies Hydrogen-electric Helicopter Circuit

Unither Bioélectronique expands envelope of experimental aircraft

Sustainability and Environment

May 8, 2026

UK’s FAAM Research Aircraft Formally Ceases Operations

Environmental research program had already used three quarters of previously agreed funding

Sustainability and Environment

May 8, 2026

Caution Prevails as Business Aviation Sees Slow Growth, Increasing Obstacles in Europe

A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe

Regulations and Government

May 7, 2026

SAF Mandate Complicates European Bizav’s Green Intentions

Industry calls for changes to Refuel EU rules

Sustainability and Environment

May 4, 2026

DLR Tests Experimental Vibrational Anti-Icing System

Technology to fly onboard clean-sheet, all-electric, ducted-fan gyrocopter

Sustainability and Environment

May 4, 2026

NBAA Applauds House Passage of Pro-SAF Legislation

Measure could spur further growth in the SAF industry

Sustainability and Environment

May 1, 2026

EU Court Set to Rule on Business Aviation's Sustainability Status

EU Court to decide if industry is “an environmentally sustainable economic activity."

Sustainability and Environment

May 1, 2026