Environment

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

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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

SAF Production Proliferates But Aviation Has a Long Way To Go

New data released by IATA charts the projected rise in output of sustainable aviation fuel, but the group says more investment is needed to meet demand.

Environment

December 15, 2022

New York Governor Urged To Veto Helicopter Noise Bill

New York's "Stop The Chop" act would unleash torrent of civil suits against helicopter operators.

Environment

December 14, 2022

LanzaJet Announces Milestone in SAF Plant Construction

Sustainable fuel technology pioneer LanzaJet is nearing completion of its Georgia facility which will bring SAF production to the U.S. East Coast.

Environment

December 13, 2022

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Engine Makers Team on Contamination Research

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce participate in Virginia Tech program studying the impact of environmental contaminants on aircraft engines.

Engines

December 13, 2022

Airbus Set To Fly Morphing Wing Testbed

Airbus expects to start flight testing early next year of a Cessna Citation VII demonstrator that will be used to test new wing technologies.

Aircraft

December 12, 2022

Belgium’s Noise and Emissions Tax Includes Bizjets

Belgium is imposing taxes on noise and emissions of aircraft, including business jets, operating short-hop flights to or from Brussels Airport.

Environment

December 12, 2022

Azzera To Launch Sustainability Solutions Platform in 2023

Azzera will introduce its SaaS business aviation sustainability solutions platform by mid 2023.

Environment

December 9, 2022

VistaJet Partners with AEG Fuels for SAF

The VistaJet and AEG Fuels agreement builds on the aircraft charter provider's commitment to be carbon neutral by 2025.

Charter & Fractional

December 9, 2022

Industry Orgs Query IRS Over SAF Production Incentives

With two major SAF production tax incentive programs on the horizon, NBAA and other aviation stakeholders are seeking IRS guidance and assurance.

Environment

December 9, 2022

Neste, Airbus, and Air France Signal Need to ‘Decarbonize Now’

Sustainable aviation fuel production must increase exponentially to meet aviation’s carbon targets, say stakeholders.

Aircraft

December 8, 2022

AAM Center Will Support eVTOL Aircraft Operations in the UAE

VPorts is teaming with the UAE aviation authority and Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub on a $40 million advanced air mobility incubator at Dubai South.

Airports

December 7, 2022

Airbus Probes Superconductivity as Path to Lower Emissions

Airbus and the CERN laboratory expect studies into cryogenic superconducting powertrains to influence the design of the ZeroE hydrogen-powered narrowbody.

Aircraft

December 7, 2022

SAF Curiousity Grows in the Middle East

Despite the region's long involvement with petroleum, World Fuel is fielding queries from Middle Eastern customers regarding sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

December 6, 2022

Airbus Tackles Ecosystem Practicalities For Hydrogen Airliners

A “green” hydrogen ecosystem ranks as a key element in the realization of Airbus’s ambitions to bring hydrogen-powered airliners to market by 2035.

Airports

December 6, 2022

Private Aviation Group Volare To Operate Lilium eVTOL Aircraft

Volare will buy up to 20 of the Pioneer Edition executive version of the Lilium Jet and will operate charter flights in the UK and provide maintenance.

Aircraft

December 5, 2022

Airbus Survey Shows Sustainability Interest

A recent survey by Airbus Corporate Jets finds support from U.S. corporate aviation in sustainability practices.

Environment

December 5, 2022

Europe's Transport Chief Calls on States to Stop Blocking SES

The implementation of the Single Europe Sky project could save up to 10 percent of CO2 emissions across the region by modernizing air traffic management.

Airlines

December 5, 2022

Jet Aviation’s Middle East Operation Focuses on Customers

The company is exploring sustainable options for its clientele, such as providing SAF in the region

Environment

December 1, 2022

VPorts To Launch Québec-Syracuse Air Mobility Corridor

Vports is planning an international AAM corridor for electric aircraft between Quebec and Syracuse, New York.

Aircraft

December 1, 2022