Environment

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

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Tecnam and Rolls-Royce Scrap P-Volt Electric Aircraft

Current battery technology is not cost-effective for commercial flight operations due to useful life limits, according to Tecnam and Rolls-Royce.

Aircraft

June 14, 2023

Norway's Elfly Launches Noemi All-electric Seaplane

Norwegian start-up Elfly says its all-electric seaplane can meet the country's impending ban on fossil fuel domestic flights.

Aircraft

June 14, 2023

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Get First Corsia Nod

ICAO noted that sustainable aviation fuel produced in China, the Netherlands, and the U.S. are the first to be certified under the ISCC and RSB schemes.

Environment

June 14, 2023

New Hall Three Delivers More Space and Less Waste

Paris Air Show organizers have built a large Hall 3 structure, while also significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the building.

Environment

June 13, 2023

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Electra Unveils Blown-lift eSTOL Technology Demonstrator

Electra is preparing to start flight testing a technology demonstrator for its nine-passenger, hybrid-electric, ultra-short-takeoff-and landing aircraft.

Aircraft

June 13, 2023

Swedish Airport First To Switch to All SAF

Sweden’s Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport will become the first to transition entirely to sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

June 12, 2023

Canadian Smoke Plume Snarls Northeastern Flights

Plumes of smoke from Canada's wildfires have caused historically poor air quality as well as low visibility, leading to delays at airports in the region.

Environment

June 8, 2023

SAF Startup Scores $22M in Development Funding

OXCCU, a new entrant into the sustainable fuel production arena, has earned funding to scale up its novel production process.

Environment

June 8, 2023

German Protesters Damage Citation CJ1+ with Orange Paint

In the latest of a spate of attacks by European environmental protestors, a Cessna Citation was defaced with orange paint at Sylt Airport in Germany.

Environment

June 7, 2023

Want Some Vodka With Your Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

Air Company, an innovator in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market, has found a novel outlet for one of its byproducts.

Environment

June 6, 2023

UK Proposes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate from 2025

A proposal from the UK government would mandate widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuel starting in 2025.

Environment

June 5, 2023

EU Commissioner Rebuts Calls for Bizjet Restrictions

Transport ministers from Austria, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland have backed taxes to reduce carbon emissions from business aviation flights.

Environment

June 5, 2023

World Fuel, Neste Strike SAF Supply Deal

With Neste incresing its SAF output, World Fuel Services has signed a new agreement giving it a larger supply to distribute.

Environment

June 2, 2023

Boeing Takes Control of eVTOL Aircraft Developer Wisk

Boeing will support Wisk's plans to bring a four-seat autonomous eVTOL aircraft to market later this decade after taking full control of the company.

Aircraft

June 1, 2023

Luxaviation's Charter App Gives Customers Green Options

The new charter booking app lets charter clients make carbon offset payments, order sustainable aviation fuel, and make more use of empty-leg flights.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

June 1, 2023

SAS Taking Bookings for First Electric Flight in 2028

Scandinavian airline SAS plans to be one of the launch operators for Heart Aerospace's Swedish-made ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner.

Aircraft

May 31, 2023

Report: U.S. SAF Industry Will Require $400 Billion Investment by 2050

A report by renewable fuels producer SKYNRG states that to meet worldwide demand for SAF, 400 refineries will be needed by 2050.

Environment

May 31, 2023

Jetex Offers Global SAF Book-and-claim

Through a deal with fuel management company 360 Jet Fuel, Jetex is now offering its customers the ability to purchase SAF through book-and-claim.

Environment

May 31, 2023

Daher Takes the Plunge to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Daher has committed to the use of sustainable aviation fuel for all flight operations at its Tarbes, France headquarters.

Environment

May 30, 2023

VoltAero Wins Kawasaki Funding for Hybrid-electric Aircraft

Japanese light-engine maker Kawasaki Motors is making an undisclosed investment in the French start-up that is developing the Cassio family of aircraft.

Aircraft

May 26, 2023