Environment
News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.
Engines
FAA Consults on Special Conditions for Safran Electric Engine
The EngineUs family of electric motors has been selected for several new aircraft
Aircraft
'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life
Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions
Environment
High Cost and Limited Feedstock Slow Global SAF Production
Estimates call for 50 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2030
Charter & Fractional
Bravo Air Plans To Operate SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft
The private charter operator is based in Augusta, Georgia
Aircraft
Alaka’i Makes the Case for Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft
Hydrogen fuel cells power the Skai eVTOL
Security
Dutch Environmental Protestors Target Private Aviation
Extinction Rebellion tried to protest at Maastricht-Aachen Airport
FBOs
Signature Installs Beta's Electric Charging Stations at FBOs
The infrastructure can support any electric aircraft and ground vehicles
Environment
Hybrid Pragmatism Could Be Vanguard for Aviation's Electric Dreams
Multiple hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft are in development
Environment
Embraer-X and Sustainable Aero Lab Push Decarbonization
Embraer-X is the Brazilian airframer's technology incubator and 'market accelerator' unit
Engines
Million Air Burbank Adds UL94 to Menu
With legislators angling for a ban on leaded aviation fuel, FBOs are starting to take notice
Aircraft
Airbus Sees eVTOL Race to Market as a Marathon
The company's urban air mobility unit sees no immediate case for on-demand air taxi services
Environment
California Fuel Proposals Draw Industry Opposition
Proposals would regulate jet fuel and ban leaded avgas
Rotorcraft
THC Orders Support Growing Saudi Mobility Needs
The massive order will support Saudi Arabia's vision for the future
Engines
Safran Boosts Deliveries as Work on New Engines Advances
The company wants to boost output from 600 to 1,000 engines by 2025
Regulations and Government
New Fuel Efficiency Certification Rules Apply to Bizav
The U.S. rules apply to new type certificates and modified airplanes
Aircraft
Airbus Forges Ahead With Sustainability Goals
European airframer is breaking ground and forging new sustainability partnerships
Environment
Nandina REM Makes Advances in Aviation Circularity
The company's technology offers a new opportunity for decommissioned aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Singapore and Supernal Develop Advanced Air Mobility
Hyundai subsidiary Supernal is developing a four-passenger eVTOL aircraft
Environment
HAI Promotes SAF Use at Heli-Expo 2024
Rotorcraft arriving in Anaheim for annual helicopter convention can fill up on SAF at the staging area
Fuel
Airbus Sets An Example With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use
The airframer is testing the ability to use 100% SAF.
Charter & Fractional
PhilJets To Operate 10 of Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft
Philjets could operate the Lilium Jet in the Philippines and Cambodia
Environment
Liebherr Highlights Tech Solutions for Sustainable Aviation
The company seeks to increase electrification in aircraft systems
Environment
Singapore Airshow Spotlights the Road to Net Zero
SAF remains the crux of sustainability efforts
Aircraft
Airbus Puts SAF on Display with A350-1000
The aircraft is fueled with a 35 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel
Engines
Engine Makers Explore Several Paths to Decarbonization
R&D work chases short-term improvement and a quantum leap for the 2030s
Aircraft
Embraer Views Asia Pacific As Key Growth Driver
The Brazilian group has won new business in the region for its commercial, executive, and military aircraft
Aircraft
Asia Well Placed For Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility
New eVTOL aircraft could transform urban public transportation
Rotorcraft
Airbus Set To Start Racer High-speed Flight Trials
The hybrid-electric design features a box wing and a pair of pusher propellers
Environment
Aviation Coalition Urges Canadian SAF Incentives
The group includes major players such as Bombardier, Airbus, IATA, and CBAA
