Environment

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

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Banyan Air Service Is Latest to Stock Permanent SAF Supplies

The service provider is among the first in South Florida to do so

Environment

March 20, 2025

Farnborough Airport Ups Its SAF Game

A new deal will see the airport receive more than 3 million gallons of SAF a year

Environment

March 20, 2025

GE Aerospace Touts Hybrid-electric Propulsion Efforts

Engine maker is contributing its expertise to several cutting-edge projects

Rotorcraft

March 11, 2025

Helicopters Powered by SAF Descend on Dallas for Verticon

Airbus paid for and Avfuel supplied the sustainable aviation fuel for the helicopter fly-in

Environment

March 9, 2025

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

Airbus PioneerLab Targets Hybrid-electric Flight in 2027

Pratt & Whitney turboshaft will combine with Collins electric motors

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2025

U.S. Objects to ICAO SAF Land-use Recommendation

The measure on multi-cropping was approved at last week’s 13th triennial environment meeting

Environment

March 5, 2025

Azzera Adds ReFuelEU Tool to Sustainability Platform

Module helps operators to comply with demanding European Union carbon requirements

Environment

February 26, 2025

Markey Reintroduces Business Jet ‘Fat Cat’ Tax Bill

Bill would increase fuel taxes to $2 per gallon to assist public transportation needs

Regulations and Government

February 24, 2025

Regional Airline and Thales Reduce Contrail Emissions

Altitude changes have reduced climate impact by at least 40%

Environment

February 24, 2025

Airfoils Generate Electricity from Jet Thrust at Airports

Energy Capturing Pods are installed close to engine ground run locations

Environment

February 24, 2025

Air Mobility Center of Excellence To Host Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race

Race will be held in October at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

Environment

February 24, 2025

SAFII Created To Unite SAF Stakeholders in Aviation

Organization to offer technical expertise and networking

Fuel

February 19, 2025

EBAA Releases EBACE Conference Details for Geneva Show

Three stages will include live discussions about aircraft operations, innovation, and business aviation news

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

EBAA Demands Clear Plan for SAF Book-and-claim in Europe

Accounting process could help to speed up adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, says coalition

Fuel

February 18, 2025

Ammonia Proposed as Fuel Source for Airport and Aircraft Power

Catalsys says on-site fuel production could more efficiently support electric power distribution

Fuel

February 14, 2025

Revenues Rise as Daher Chases Improved Productivity

France-based group is investing in recruitment and training to support growth

Aircraft

February 5, 2025

European Aviation Groups Demand Net-zero Policy Progress

Update to Destination 2050 Net Zero report includes new policy demands for European Commission

Environment

February 4, 2025

EBAA Leader: Attacks on Bizav Stifle European Growth

Environmental protestors blockaded the entrances to the Corporate Jet Investor conference in London

Regulations and Government

February 4, 2025

EASA Certifies Safran's 125-Kilowatt EngineUs 100 Electric Motor

Approval process took four years and established the European agency's special condition

Engines

February 4, 2025

FAA Approves ZeroAvia’s Certification Basis for Electric Propulsion System

ZeroAvia received a G-1 issue paper for the electric propulsion system

Engines

February 3, 2025