Environment

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

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First Biofuel Flight in South Asia Resonates During Cost Crisis

Indian government readies national policy on commitment to alternative fuels

Environment

August 28, 2018

Air BP Launches Carbon Emissions Offset Program for Brazilian Bizav

LABACE sees Air BP South America highlighting its new carbon-emissions offset initiative for Brazilian bizav operators.

Environment

August 9, 2018

Sea Turtle Rescue Charity Makes Oshkosh Debut

General/business aviation charity Turtles Fly Too is looking for volunteer pilots and aircraft owners to help transport some aquatic hitchhikers.

Environment

July 24, 2018

NSC Testing Center Gains Momentum

New vibration and environmental testing center has added an important capability to the UK aerospace industry.

Engines

July 17, 2018

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Sustainable Jet Fuel Company Reaches Funding Milestone

With help from the UK government and partners Shell and British Airways, U.S.-based Velocys will progress with a waste-to-jet fuel project in the UK.

Environment

July 16, 2018

ICAO Sets Reporting Rules for CO2 Offset Scheme

Key decisions on offset and biofuel criteria pushed back.

Environment

July 16, 2018

TAG Farnborough Airport Goes Carbon Neutral

Farnbrough claims to have become the first business aviation airport in the world to go carbon-neutral.

Airports

June 28, 2018

Honeywell’s 757 Storm Chasing in Asia

Unlike the aircraft's past global tours, which have demonstrated its connectivity, this time it is gathering scientific weather data in a volatile region.

Environment

June 27, 2018

Avfuel Forges Biofuel Deal

Through the agreement, Avfuel will become the exclusive aviation fuel distributor for sustainable fuel producer Gevo.

Environment

June 22, 2018

EU Plans To Ban Plastic Cutlery and Plates on Airliners

Airlines warn against conflicting regulation with current cabin waste rules and unwarranted costs

Airlines

June 12, 2018

New Hampshire FBO Goes Green over Sunlight

New Hampshire's Granite Air Center is ready to reap the benefits of the largest solar array in town.

Environment

June 5, 2018

Millennials See Bizav Becoming Cleaner, More Accessible

Millennials’ views on business aviation are closely linked to concerns about the environment, according to a study conducted by EBAA and ThinkYoung.

Charter & Fractional

June 5, 2018

Gulfstream Waiting for Wider Biofuel Availability

OEM is waiting for more refineries to supply biofuel around the world and believes demand will grow.

Environment

May 30, 2018

Signature To Balance EBACE Travel CO2 Emissions

Through its partnership with Air BP and its Target Neutral voluntary carbon offset program, the service provider will help the environment.

Environment

May 28, 2018

Bizav Leaders To Launch Alternative Fuels Initiative

During next week's unveiling of the plan, leaders will release a bizav guide on alternative fuels and sign a declaration committing to the initiative.

Environment

May 21, 2018

Earth Air Pledges To Operate as Carbon-neutral Company

Earth Air seeks to offset Carbon emissions through reforestation efforts.

Environment

May 14, 2018

Flying Turtles Head Back to the Wild

Several endangered sea turtles, rescued by general aviation aircraft flights last fall, will be released back into the wild this week in Georgia.

Environment

May 7, 2018

Report Shows Synthetic Jet Fuel Emissions Benefits

While intended to reduce carbon dioixide emissions, the use of sustainable alternative jet fuels is shown to reduce other environmental pollutants as welll

Environment

May 4, 2018

Illinois Airport Adopts Unleaded Avgas

Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field is the first in the state to offer UL94, which is authorized for use by the FAA in more than 100,000 aircraft.

Environment

April 12, 2018

Victor Goes Live with Air BP Carbon-offset Program

Following a test program which met with a positive response, the jet charter marketplace is allowing its operators and customers to choose to go green.

Environment

April 5, 2018