Environment

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

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Swiss Aviation Emissions Trading Deadline Imminent

European country is not part of the EU but scheme will fill gap in EU-ETS region.

Environment

September 25, 2017

Van Nuys Airport Gets Major Solar Energy Project

The solar panels on the roofs of the Aeroplex/Aerolease Group's hangars will provide enough energy to power 200 homes for a year.

Environment

August 24, 2017

Donaldson Displays 3 New Cabin Filters

Product ready for 737/757, 777, A330

Cabin Interior and Electronics

June 21, 2017

Boom Order Book Up To 76, CEO Says

Supersonic airliner, on track for 2023 debut, has five customers

Aircraft

June 20, 2017

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Safety Line Plans Real-Time Fuel-savings Tool

Move would expand OptiClimb offering to all phases of flight.

Aircraft

June 18, 2017

Birds of a Feather, Fly On Biofuel Together

Bombardier's EBACE demonstration fleet made its final lap to this year's EBACE powered by biofuel.

Environment

May 24, 2017

Castle & Cooke Makes EBACE Debut

The U.S. aviaton services provider chain is a recent addition to Avfuel's global dealer network

Engines

May 19, 2017

Business Aviation and the Environment

Infrastructure, technology and alternative fuels are on the industry's radar to reduce environment impact, and save money.

Environment

March 9, 2017

GAMA Releases Standard for Hybrid, Electric Propulsion

The standard comes as a number of manufacturers have hybrid and/or electric projects underway.

Environment

February 6, 2017

NBAA Backs EC's Continuation of EU-ETS Exemption

NBAA says the exemption of international operations supports the need for a global approach to emissions policy.

Environment

February 6, 2017

First ATR Biofuel Demonstrator Takes Flight

Swedish airline BRA flies ATR 72-600 fueled with 45-percent cooking oil

Environment

February 1, 2017

EPA Rejects Appeal on Certain Aircraft Emissions

The Biogenic C02 Coalition claims EPA's aircraft emissions endangerment finding is illegal because of its treatment of certain biogenic emissions.

Environment

January 18, 2017

Flight Demos Jet-A Derived from Plastic Waste

The 500-mile January 11 flight from Sydney to Melbourne, Australia, involved a diesel-powered Van's RV-9A fueled in part by plastic waste.

Environment

January 12, 2017

Conflicting Climate Plans Set To Clash on January 1

The EU’s emissions trading scheme could resume in January for international flights, creating friction with ICAO’s developing CORSIA plan

Environment

December 19, 2016

Boeing, Comac Sign Pact To Expand Environmental Efforts

Sustainable Aviation Technology Center to pursue research in materials recycling, air travel for aging populations, workplace safety

Environment

November 1, 2016

ICAO Aviation Emissions Scheme Exempts Most Bizav Ops

Aircraft operators that emit less than 10,000 metric tons of CO2 in international flight and aircraft weighing less than about 12,500 lbs are exempt.

Environment

October 6, 2016

ICAO Action on Aircraft Emissions Anticipated This Week

IBAC's Edwards offers support from bizav community for ICAO action on global market-based measures.

Environment

October 3, 2016

Environmentalists Renew Call for Action on Avgas

The new Friends of the Earth report continues the pressure on EPA as it anticipates release of endangerment finding on leaded avgas in 2018.

Environment

September 1, 2016

EPA Takes Next Step in Regulating Aircraft Emissions

The agency issued findings that aircraft emissions contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare.

Environment

July 25, 2016

Solar Impulse 2 Attempts Flight from Spain to Egypt

The goal of the journey is to showcase the possibilities of clean technology and renewable energy in aviation.

Environment

July 12, 2016