Environment

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

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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

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

Videos

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

Aircraft

March 2, 2021

What Does a New U.S. President Mean For Business Aviation?

What Does a New U.S. President Mean For Business Aviation?

Environment

November 13, 2020

The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think

The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think

Aircraft

June 30, 2020

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Aircraft

July 4, 2019

More Articles

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

Avfuel Brings SAF to Northeast U.S. Via New Jersey

Vermont’s Heritage Aviation is the first customer to sign on

Environment

February 3, 2025

UK Expands Work To Launch Hydrogen-powered Air Transport

Civil Aviation Authority has launched the second round of its Hydrogen Challenge

Fuel

February 3, 2025

Pratt & Whitney Hydrogen Engine Project Shows Promise of Steam Injection

Results of ARPA-e program showed 35% more efficiency and nearly elimination of nitrogen oxides

Engines

January 29, 2025