Environment

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

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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

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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

Air France Moves To Remove Single-use Plastic

The airline will eliminate 1,300 tons of single-use plastic by year-end.

Airlines

June 17, 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

Daher, Airbus, Safran Team on EcoPulse Hybrid Propulsion

French companies anticipate first flight of the demonstrator, based on the TBM platform, in 2022.

Aircraft

June 17, 2019

Aviation's Electric Future Lands at the Paris Air Show

The Alice all-electric aircraft makes its debut at Paris, while Airbus is displaying its Vahana VTOL concept.

Aircraft

June 16, 2019

Boom Unveils More Details on Supersonic Airliner

Completion of Boom's XB-1 demonstrator is expected by year’s end, first flight in early 2020.

Aircraft

June 15, 2019

Boeing Exceeds Environmental Performance Targets

U.S. company is offering customers the option of using biofuel on delivery flights.

Aircraft

June 15, 2019

Airbus uses hi-tech to gain zero emissions

Airbus's low-emissions research spans carbon-absorbing algae, synthetic spider silk, and hybrid-electric propulsion.

Environment

June 14, 2019

EC Puts Aviation’s Negative Environmental Impact at €33 Billion

IATA calls for governmental support in sustainable fuels and CORSIA to help "decarbonize" the industry .

Airlines

June 3, 2019

KLM Secures Large Uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Dutch airline’s 10-year commitment is part of a new SAF production plant in the Netherlands.

Airlines

May 28, 2019

Valcora Shows Its Green Side

The Swiss fuel provider has contributed directly to the support of wildlife conservation projects around the globe.

Environment

May 23, 2019