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Safran Looks To Ansys Software for Sustainable Engines

Safran Aircraft Engines will use Ansys's finite element analysis software for sustainable engine development.

Leaders See Need for More Buy-in on SAF

SAF is considered a key to the future of business aviation sustainability but operators remain hesitant as the fuel supply still ramps up.

Ampaire Seeks New Funding as Surf Air Takeover Scuttled

Hybrid-electric aviation pioneer Ampaire is preparing to launch a Series B funding round after confirming that Surf Air Mobility is no longer acquiring it.

Pipistrel Seeking To Fly Electric Velis Trainer Under New FAA Rules

Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.

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EasyJet partners with GKN Aerospace on Hydrogen Power

European low-fare carrier EasyJet has agreed to support GKN’s H2JET and H2GEAR hydrogen power programs.

AINdebrief Episode 51 | April 28, 2022

Earth Day: Aviation Sustainability with 4Air

Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion

The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.

Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023

Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.

Industry Coalition Urges Action on SAF Tax Legislation

A broad-based coalition consisting of nearly 80 aviation stakeholders is urging Congress to enact a blender's tax to spur SAF investment.

NASA To Install Batteries in e-Aircraft Demonstrator

NASA’s electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 “Maxwell,” is nearing the end of ground tests and being prepared for the installation of batteries.

World Energy To Upgrade Sustainable Fuel Refinery

World Energy is renovating its sustainable fuel refinery in Paramount, California, which upon completion in 2025 will massively increase its output.

EPA Recognizes Clay Lacy's Sustainability Efforts

California-based Clay Lacy Aviation has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership.

Wilson Air Launches Titan Fuels' Carbon-offset Program

Titan Aviation Fuels has unveiled a carbon-offset program via its FBO network—with Wilson Air Center facilities as the launch FBOs—using Terrapass credits.

Bizav Firms Receive NATA Sustainability Certification

Ross Aviation and Duncan Aviation are two of the latest companies to receive certfication under NATA's new Sustainabiilty Standard for Aviation Businesses.

Colonial Pipeline To Feed SAF to East Coast

Colonial Pipeline, one of the major fuel carrying arteries feeding the U.S. East Coast, can now carry sustainable aviation fuel.

Electric Aircraft Seek to be Part of Business Aviation's Future

Several companies developing electric and hybrid-electric eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft are exhibiting at the 2022 EBACE show in Geneva.

AIA Releases Technology-focused Sustainability Report

AIA and Accenture have issued a new, technology-focused aviation sustainability report and roadmap.

UK Charter Booking Platform Focuses on Empty Legs

Online charter booking platform Mirai Flights has launched a new environmentally-friendly program focusing on filling empty leg segments.

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Airbus, Kawasaki To Partner on Hydrogen Development

An MOU signed in Tokyo between Airbus and Kawasaki lays the groundwork to study elements of hydrogen adoption by the aviation industry.

Biden Doubles Down on SAF Support

President Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to sustainable aviation and sustainable aviation fuel in remarks yesterday at an Iowa biofuel plant.

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