Environment

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

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WEF Report Examines SAF Needs

A newly-released report from the World Economic Forum says that a transition to carbon-neutral flying is possible.

Environment

November 12, 2020

Rolls-Royce and Tecnam Develop Electric Commuter Airliner

Tecnam's nine-passenger, all-electric P-Volt is set to enter commercial service during the second half of the 2020s, according to the Italian manufacturer.

Aircraft

October 27, 2020

New Airline Agreements Keep the SAF Flowing

ANA and Alaska Airlines are among the latest to announce sustainable aviation fuel-related deals.

Environment

October 26, 2020

SAF Weighs Heavily in Gulfstream's Sustainability Efforts

Gulfstream noted in its sustainability webinar yesterday that it has received more than 1.2 million gallons of SAF since March 2016.

Environment

October 22, 2020

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SAF Future Examined in AIN Webinar

As SAF supplies continue to rise, some see the sustainable fuel in as much as 20 percent of the jet fuel consumed in North America by 2030.

Environment

October 16, 2020

NetJets Rolls Out Sustainability Program

Fractional share provider NetJets today unveiled its global sustainability program.

Charter & Fractional

October 15, 2020

SAF Still Forefront in Aviation Industry Goals

Sustainability remains one of the foremost topics in aviation, and the widespread adoption of sustainable fuels is crucial to meeting its goals.

Environment

October 13, 2020

Ampaire's Electric EEL Skymaster Makes Longest Flight Yet

Aircraft propulsion systems integrator Ampaire set a new flight record for its hybrid-electric powered EEL aircraft on October 8.

Engines

October 12, 2020

CBAA Launches Bizav Environmental Website

CBAA has launched a website to emphasize the contribution in reducing emissions by Canada’s own business aviation operations and the industry in general.

Environment

October 12, 2020

Shell Signs SAF Agreement with New Production Plant

Shell Aviation has agreed on a purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with Colorado-based Red Rock Biofuels.

Environment

October 8, 2020

CAE Achieves Carbon Neutrality

CAE has laid claim as the first Canadian aerospace company to become carbon neutral.

Environment

October 7, 2020

MTU Empowered by Growing Hydrogen Propulsion Consensus

MTU Aero Engines and DLR have started work on their converted hydrogen-powered Dornier 228 aircraft, but also see direct combustion as an option.

Aircraft

October 6, 2020

Boeing’s latest ecoDemonstrator Targets Noise, Airspace Routing

The 787-10 ecoDemonstrator homes in on noise mitigation and more direct flight routing.

Aircraft

October 1, 2020

Bizav Leaders See Sustainability as Good for Business

While business aviation creates just 2 percent of the CO2 commercial aviation emits, the industry continues to suffer from a perception problem.

Environment

October 1, 2020

ZeroAvia Hydrogen Flight Paves Way to 2023 Service Entry

On September 24, ZeroAvia made a first hydrogen-powered flight with a six-seat Piper Malibu powered by its new hydrogen propulsion system.

Aircraft

September 25, 2020

Shell, Neste Ink SAF Supply Agreement

Shell and Neste have signed a supply agreement that will provide Shell with its first European-produced sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

September 24, 2020

Heart Unveils Electric Propulsion System for ES-19 Airliner

Sweden-based Heart says it will have the 19-seat, four-engine, fixed-wing aircraft ready to start commercial operations from the summer of 2026.

Aircraft

September 23, 2020

VistaJet Signs SAF Use Agreement

Global private aviation provider VistaJet has signed an agreement with SkyNRG, which will allow its customers to fly using SAF if they desire.

Charter & Fractional

September 23, 2020

Boeing Projects Sober View of Hydrogen, Electric Power

Safety and infrastructure considerations present big barriers to alternative power for airplanes, cautions BCA v-p of product development Mike Sinnett.

Aircraft

September 22, 2020

Airbus Commits to Hydrogen Airliners Entering Service in 2035

Airbus unveiled three concepts for the aircraft, which could carry between 100 and 200 passengers on flights of up to around 2,000 nm.

Aircraft

September 21, 2020