Environment

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

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Europe CO2 Emissions from Aviation Drop 57% in 2020

The Covid crisis resulted in aviation emissions falling by more than half last year, according to Eurocontrol.

Airlines

January 26, 2021

Boeing Commits To Certifying Jets for Pure SAF Power by 2030

Aviation’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050 will require jets to fly on 100-percent SAF well before then, says Boeing.

Aircraft

January 22, 2021

FAA Solicits Input on Aircraft Noise Research

The FAA is undertaking a range of noise research and released the results of one such study that found annoyance to aircraft noise intensifying.

Environment

January 21, 2021

Avfuel, Neste Ink SAF Supply Deal

Avfuel has inked a strategic partnership with sustainable aviation fuel provider Neste to create continous SAF supplies for its U.S. customers.

Environment

January 12, 2021

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Signature Aviation Earns 'A' in Environmental Stewardship

Signature Aviation has been awarded a grade of “A” by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), an environmental non-profit.

Environment

January 8, 2021

French Innovator Pushes Reboot of Propulsion Architecture

Conseil et Technique believes it can make electric power work for airliners by moving propulsion hardware off wings and to the rear of the fuselage.

Engines

December 29, 2020

EPA’s Aircraft Emissions Rule Signed Into Law

The U.S. EPA issued a final rule on greenhouse gas emission standards for large turbine airplanes, aligning them with ICAO standards.

Environment

December 29, 2020

Sustainable D328eco Aims To Lead Turboprop Renaissance

Deutsche Aircraft believes a slow recovery from Covid will inspire airlines to exploit the cost efficiency of turboprop aircraft like its new D328eco.

Aircraft

December 21, 2020

Faradair's BEHA Hybrid Aircraft Boosted By Partnerships

Honeywell, MagniX, Cambridge Consultants and Nova Systems named as program partners for Faradair's Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft.

Aircraft

December 17, 2020

Airbus Unveils ‘Podded’ Engine Design for ZEROe Program

A new design featuring six eight-bladed pods mounted beneath the aircraft wing represents Airbus’s latest effort to “scale up” hydrogen-powered engines.

Aircraft

December 15, 2020

Otto Aviation Launches Zero-emissions Aircraft

Otto Aviation, which is developing a six-seat, aero-diesel powered aircraft, announced it will also create a zero-emissions version of the Celera 500L.

Aircraft

December 9, 2020

Airbus May Be Considering Hydrogen-powered Helicopter

Airbus's ZeroE project could be adapted to its helicopter business, executive says during Wichita Aero Club webinar.

Environment

December 9, 2020

SAF Now Flowing at Signature San Francisco, London Luton

SIgnature Flight Support has established permanent SAF supplies at two of its FBOs.

Environment

December 8, 2020

Consultant Assesses Green Credentials of Aircraft

ConnectSkies is providing information and guidance to prospective buyers of private aircraft, helping them to assess their environmental performance.

Aircraft

December 7, 2020

Major Commodity Index To Now Include SAF Pricing

Global energy and commodity price benchmarking index Argus announced today that it will begin including the SAF price for U.S. West Coast markets.

Environment

December 4, 2020

IATA Opens Aviation Carbon Exchange To Facilitate Offsets

JetBlue Airways is the first carrier to purchase carbon offset credits through IATA's new trading platform.

Airlines

November 25, 2020

Rolls-Royce To Begin Unblended SAF Tests

Rolls-Royce is launching testing of 100 percent SAF in one of its Trent engines.

Engines

November 24, 2020

World Fuel Rolls Out New Jet Fuel Carbon Offset Program

World Fuel Services has rolled out an enhanced carbon offset program that makes it easier for flight departments and FBOs to meet their carbon targets.

Environment

November 24, 2020

New Bill To Incentivize SAF Expansion

Offered by Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), a new bill would call for new regulations, grants, and tax credits to increase the availability of SAF.

Environment

November 24, 2020

IATA Predicts Massive $118 Billion Loss for Airlines This Year

Former IAG boss Willie Walsh will succeed IATA DG Alexandre de Juniac to steer the industry through the Covid crisis with renewed focus on the environment.

Airlines

November 24, 2020