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FAA Proposes Fuel-efficiency Rules for Turbine Airplanes

The FAA released proposed rulemaking this week to establish FAR Part 38, fuel-efficiency metric requirements for certain large subsonic jet and turboprops.

Avfuel Commits To 1B Gallons of SAF from Alder Fuels

Avfuel has struck a deal to purchase one billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel from biocrude specialist Alder Fuels over the next 20 years.

Spanish Airline Plans Airship Services From 2026

Air Nostrum says it plans to be the launch operator for Hybrid Air Vehicles' 100-seat Airlander 10 airship on domestic routes of up to around 265 miles.

Otto Reveals Plan for Hydrogen-powered 19-Seat Celera

Otto Aviation has confirmed plans for a 19-seat, hydrogen-powered version of its Celera aircraft that could be operated on flights of up to 1,000 nm.

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Universal Hydrogen, Connect Airlines Plan ATR 72 Conversions

Universal Hydrogen said it has collected a firm order from prospective regional carrier Connect Airlines to covert 75 ATR 72-600s to hydrogen power.

ICAO Launches New SAF Development Assistance Program

ICAO has launched its new multinational Assistance, Capacity-building, and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (ACT-SAF) program.

Gevo Teams with Google Cloud on Biofuel Verifications

Sustainable fuel producer Gevo has signed an agreement with Google Cloud to measure and verify the environmental benefits of next-generation biofuels.

Sino Jet Aims To Be Carbon Neutral by 2035

Hong Kong-based business jet charter and management company Sino Jet has pledged to be fully carbon neutral by 2035.

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UK SAF Project Selects Engineering Firm

Industrial engineering solutions firm Worley has received a contract to provide engineering and design services for a renewable energy project in the UK.

Embraer Goes On Green Power in 2024

Embraer will run its Brazilian operations on 100 percent renewable electricity starting in 2024.

Textron Aviation Achieves NATA Sustainability Standard

The Wichita airframer has certified all 20 of its service centers under the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses.

Airbus To Open Hydrogen Tech Development Center in UK

A new Airbus Zero Emission Development Center in Filton, UK, will concentrate on the development of a cryogenic fuel system for hydrogen-powered airliners.

Bombardier's Booth: An Upcycled Wonderland

Highlighting its new line of upcycled cabin furnishings, Bombardier's booth had an eco-conscious makeover this year.

Greater Safety Can Drive Greater AAM Acceptance

With certification standards being set high, the advanced air mobility community hopes that the concept will receive high public approval.

Experts Teach How To Build Sustainable Business

AIN Media Group hosted a meeting about the steps business aviation companies and their customers can take to achieve carbon neutrality.

While Still a Trickle, SAF Flow Increases

With some SAF-use mandates already imposed, and others under consideration, the fuel industry is moving to raise SAF production.

Gulfstream Continues To Broaden Environmental Stewardship

With more than a decade of experience in renewable fuel use, Gulfstream has become an industry leader in sustainability.

Jet Aviation Earns San Marino AOC, Starts SAF in Singapore

Jet Aviation has added a new air operator certificate for San Marino, while it starts up a supply of sustainable aviation fuel at its Singapore FBO.

Bombardier Raises Green Bar with Eco Jet, Declarations

The manufacturer sees a blended wing as the basis for a quantum leap in carbon reduction, and is now auditing the environmental credentials of current jets

EBACE Luncheon Provides Food for Sustainability Thoughts

Monday's sustainability lunch at EBACE examined where the industry is and where it is going on its journey towards net-zero carbon emissions.

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