Environment

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

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Gulfstream Gets Kudos for Use and Promotion of Biofuels

Since 2015 Gulfstream has used sustainable aviation fuel for flights from its Savannah base, accounting for nearly 830,000 nm flown.

Aircraft

August 15, 2019

IATA Focus on CORSIA as Air India Takes Pole Position

India is gathering information as it works through political challenges CORSIA faces in the nation.

Airlines

August 2, 2019

AsBAA: SAF Infrastructure and Supply Needed in Asia

The organization is working with its members and governments to expedite the adoption of the sustainable aviation fuels.

Environment

August 2, 2019

North Dakota Company's Jet To Hunt Florida Storms

Weather Modification International's Citation II will participate in a program with the University of North Dakota and the U.S. Navy on thunderstorms.

Environment

July 26, 2019

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Swedavia and Heathrow Looking To Increase SAF Uptake

The Swedish airport operator started buying sustainable aviation fuel in 2016 and aims to dramatically increase the amount by 2025.

Environment

July 24, 2019

XTI Selects GE Catalyst for TriFan's Hybrid Core

GE Aviation's Catalyst turboprop engine gives TriFan 600 the power it will need at altitude, XTI Aircraft says.

Aircraft

July 23, 2019

Ampaire To Open Order Book for Hybrid-electric Airplane

The California-based manufacturer of the Electric EEL, which is a retrofit of a Cessna 337 Skymaster, will begin accepting letters of intent at AirVenture.

Aircraft

July 18, 2019

Experts Urge Airlines To Take Lead on Environment Debate

EU airlines label eco-taxes as a missed opportunity to decarbonize the industry.

Airlines

July 18, 2019

New Organization Champions E-aviation

With its official launch reception, the Eco-Aviation Foundation is on a mission to foster awareness and adoption of electric and hybrid aircraft.

Environment

July 15, 2019

France Reveals Plans To Introduce an Eco Tax on Flights

The new levy will come into force in 2020 and will range from €1.5 per ticket in economy to €18 in business class.

Airlines

July 9, 2019

Rolls-Royce Allots More Hybrid-electric Resources to Germany

The UK engine maker is teaming with the state of Brandenburg to create a regional ecosystem for hybrid- electric power and propulsion activities.

Engines

July 8, 2019

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Aircraft

July 4, 2019

Charter Broker Victor Vows Softer Environmental Impact

Victor pledges reduction in carbon emissions from charter flights, promotion of sustainable alternative fuels.

Charter & Fractional

July 2, 2019

Boeing To Launch Latest EcoDemonstrator Phase With 777

The U.S. airframer expects to test 50 technology projects this fall.

Aircraft

July 1, 2019

Uber Elevate Summit Lays Out 2023 Flight Plan

Uber's two-day June summit in Washington, D.C., laid out its ambitious air mobility plans, tempered a bit by regulators' remarks.

Environment

June 28, 2019

AINsight: Green Skies Ahead

The challenges of greener operations are daunting, but the rewards are clear and compelling.

Environment

June 21, 2019

AeroTec, magniX To Electrify Caravans

Modification work to install and certify the 750-hp magni500 electric propulsion system on Cessna 208 already underway

Aircraft

June 19, 2019

OEMs Unite on Aviation Sustainability

Aircraft OEMs came together in Paris to make the joint statement on sustainability in aviation—including Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce and GE.

Environment

June 18, 2019

Regional Aircraft Lessor NAC Expands ATR Portfolio

Nordic Aviation Capital inks a LOI for up to 105 ATR 42/72-600s

Aircraft

June 18, 2019

MagniX Debuts All-electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems

U.S. company’s motors selected by Eviation for Alice, and by Harbour Air for its seaplanes.

Aircraft

June 17, 2019