Environment

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

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MEBAA Chief Sounds Alarm on Environmental Campaign Against Bizav

The Middle East is a vital cog in the global business aviation industry because of high VVIP aircraft numbers.

Environment

September 25, 2022

Atlantic Aviation Ups SAF Supply for UN Conference

With Aspen, Colorado playing host to the UN Mountain Partnership Global Meeting, Atlantic Aviation is bringing in extra SAF to meet anticipated demand.

Environment

September 23, 2022

Bombardier To Highlight Sustainability at Québec Airshow

Bombardier will be a major sponsor and exhibitor at this weekend's inaugural Volaria Airshow in Québec.

Environment

September 23, 2022

Directional Aviation Invests in Green Crude Producer

Directional Aviation's investment in Alder Fuels is also aimed at transparently documenting sustainable aviation fuel production and its use.

Environment

September 16, 2022

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Raytheon Unit Awarded FAA Contract for WAAS Upgrades

The 10-year FAA WAAS contract with Raytheon Intelligence & Space has a total value of $375 million.

Environment

September 15, 2022

Heart Unveils Plans for 30-seat Electric Regional Airliner

Air Canada and Saab are investing in the Swedish start-up's plans to bring the 30-seat ES-30 model to market in 2028.

Aircraft

September 15, 2022

Aemetis on Track for SAF Plant Construction

Renewable fuels producer Aemetis is on schedule to begin procurement for the start of construction of its Riverbank, California, sustainable fuel facility.

Environment

September 13, 2022

United Airlines Invests in Eve, Signs for 200 eVTOL Aircraft

A $15 million investment by United Airlines in Eve Air Mobility accompanies a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft.

Aircraft

September 8, 2022

EBAA Touts Bizav's Role in Sustainability Development

With discussions of govermentmental regulations on private jet avation in Europe, the European Business Aviation Association warns of consequences.

Environment

September 7, 2022

Gulfstream Notches Another Sustainability Honor

The Business Intelligence Group recognized Gulfstream Aerospace with its Sustainability Leadership Award.

Environment

September 7, 2022

GAMI Secures Piston Fleet Approval for Unleaded Avgas

The FAA, which gave fleet approvals for use of GAMI's G100UL in piston aircraft, plans to use the same review process for other unleaded candidates.

Environment

September 2, 2022

Bolen Calls for an End to Shaming Bizjet Use

Responding to an opinion piece calling for increased levies on business jets, Bolen reminded that business jets are an essential transportation tool.

Environment

September 1, 2022

Brisbane First Aussie Airport with Electronic Refueler

Air bp has introduced an all-electric refueling truck for customers lifting jet-A1 at Brisbane Airport (YBBN) in Australia.

Airports

August 30, 2022

Oregon FBO First in State to Offer SAF

Hillsboro Aviation near Portland, Oregon, is the first service provider in the state to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

August 23, 2022

Environmental Defense Fund Issues New SAF Handbook

The Environmental Defense Fund has published a new handbook urging "high-integrity" sustainable aviation fuel adoption.

Environment

August 22, 2022

Aviation Groups Cheer SAF Credit Law Signing

Aviation groups including NBAA and NATA are applauding President Biden’s signing into law of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 yesterday.

Environment

August 17, 2022

House Clears Way for SAF Blender's Tax Credit

House approves SAF blender's tax credits as part of passage of Inflation Reduction Act.

Environment

August 15, 2022

Signature Location Earns 1st NATA Sustainability Tier 3 Nod

Signature's Vail Valley Jet Center is the first aviation facility to receive Tier 3 recognition under NATA's new sustainability standard.

Environment

August 3, 2022

Pratt & Whitney Teams With Hybrid-Electric Specialist VerdeGo Aero

Raytheon's investment in VerdeGo Aero launches a hybrid-electric propulsion collaboration between the start-up and aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney.

Aircraft

August 1, 2022

Neste To Buy Irish SAF Feedstock Provider

Neste's latest addition to its global feedstock network will be Ireland-based Walco Foods.

Environment

July 28, 2022