Environment

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

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IRS Issues SAF Blender's Tax Credit Guidance

Following the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel blender's tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the IRS has issued guidance.

Environment

December 26, 2022

'Riblet' Skin To Reduce Fuel Consumption on Jets

Lufthansa Technik and BASF have developed an aircraft surface skin that reduces friction and improves fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Environment

December 21, 2022

Aviation Climate Taskforce Will Fund Decarbonization Projects

Ten major airlines are backing a not-for-profit group deploying funds to accelerate research and development projects aimed at cutting carbon emissions.

Airlines

December 20, 2022

Pratt & Whitney Runs First Hybrid-Electric Engine Ground Test

Pratt & Whitney, along with sister company Collins, prepare for flight testing of the first hybrid-electric propulsion system on a Dash 8 aircraft in 2024.

Aircraft

December 20, 2022

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4Air Launches Aircraft Emissions Reg Compliance Program

4Air has launched a regulatory monitoring and compliance program to help operators keep up with changing and growing aircraft emissions schemes.

Environment

December 20, 2022

Gulfstream G650 Flies on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Savannah-based Gulfstream flew one of its G650s last week with its Rolls-Royce BR725 engines powered by 100 percent SAF.

Engines

December 19, 2022

Hill Aircraft To Be First Georgia FBO To Offer SAF

Hill Aircraft, an FBO at Altanta's Fulton County Executive Airport, will be the first in Georgia to offer sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

December 19, 2022

Air New Zealand Signals Next Steps To Decarbonize Fleet

The carrier plans to acquire up to 23 electric or hybrid-electric aircraft and is now working with four manufacturers to replace turboprop commuters.

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

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

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

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

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