Environment

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

Environment

Researchers continue to study alternative fuels for aviation

As government and industry plan for more environmentally friendly energy sources, companies continue to invest in and research alternative fuels for aviati
FBOs

PHILLIPS 66 ADDS GLACIER JET

Glacier Jet Center at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Mont., is now a Phillips 66 fuel dealer.
Environment

STAINLESS TANKS A FIRST FOR US AVIATION

US Aviation in Denton, Texas, is the first FBO in the U.S.
Regulations and Government

Operators still struggle with ETS

The European Commission’s latest list of operators subject to the emissions trading scheme (ETS) is still incomplete and inaccurate, according to companies
Environment

NBAA adds classes to PDP lineup

NBAA has added six courses to its professional development program (PDP).
Environment

Dayton U Gets $50M Syn Fuel Research Grant

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) was awarded a nearly $50 million six-year research grant from the Air Force to develop advanced fuels an
Environment

With new line service course, NATA brings training online

In just under two years of operation, the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) online professional line service training (PLST) course has alre
Environment

EU releases new aviation ETS list

The European Commission published a new provisional list of operators who are required to submit plans for monitoring, reporting and verifying carbon emiss
Environment

Rotorcraft Update: American Eurocopter Gains Level-D Approval

American Eurocopter recently received level-D certification and is now authorized to repair and overhaul tailbooms and stabilizers for the EC 135.
FBOs

Phillips 66 adds FBOs

PHILLIPS 66 ADDS FBOs
Central Flying Service of Little Rock, Ark., has switched to the Phillips 66 fuel brand.
Environment

EU extends deadline for ETS compliance plans

The European Union (EU) plans to issue a new list of operators who are subject to its emissions trading scheme (ETS) in a bid to dispel the confusion cause
Regulations and Government

Newsmakers 2009: Europe’s ETS proves to be a fiasco for operators

Twelve months ago many of the business aircraft operators who had any intention of flying in European airspace were probably still blissfully unaware of th
Environment

Purdue University to builds alternative fuel test center

Purdue University has received a $1.35 million grant from the U.S.
Environment

New EU Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme List Released

The European Commission has published a new provisional list of operators who are required to submit plans for monitoring, reporting and verifying carbon e
Environment

GAMA, IBAC Team on Business Aircraft Emissions Plan

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), along with IBAC’s member associations, today
Environment

NTSB urges upset training for charter/frax pilots

The crash of an aeromedic
Environment

GFK signs fuel deal with Hiller Group

GFK Flight Support at Mark Andrews International Airport in Grand Forks, N.D., has signed with The Hiller Group to supply the FBO with Phillips 66 fuel and
Environment

Air BP Giving Away 2010 FIFA World Cup Package

Air BP is giving customers the chance to win tickets to games at the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa.
Environment

Parker Showcases New Fuel Technologies

Parker Hannifin’s Parker Aerospace division is exhibiting new fuel tank and engine nozzle technologies at this year’s NBAA show, as well as flight control,
Environment

Colt International Opens in São Paulo

Handling company Colt International (Booth No.
Environment

Fuel suppliers coping with low demand as prices flatten

In the 12 months since the last NBAA convention, most indicators show that business aviation flight hours dropped as aircraft operators and flight departme
Environment

Jet-A alternatives pose big technical challenges

How many coconuts does a Boeing 747 need to fly from London to Amsterdam?
Last year amid much fanfare, a Virgin Atlantic 747-400 with one of its four
Environment

European bizav group criticizes ETS execution

Like it or not, and regardless of where they are based, many business aircraft operators who fly into European airspace will be required to account for the
Environment

Software links operators with contract fuel dealers

A new product from FuelerLinx (Booth No.
Environment

American Eurocopter adds sim and more at Texas hq

Fresh on the heels of celebrating its 40th anniversay this summer, American Eurocopter is  touting news of the addition of  delivery and training
Environment

Contract fuelers attracting corporate ops now

Fluctuations in the price of jet fuel during the past two years, coupled with the uncertain economy, have steered many operators and flight departments tow
Environment

FAA issues guidance on biodiesel contaminant

The FAA’s recent special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB: NE-09-25R1) regarding recommended safe-operating guidelines in the possible presence of
Environment

EAA AirVenture boosts recycling effort

The 578,000 or so people who attended this year’s EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wis., consumed beverages contained in at least six tons of packaging.
Environment

Now is the time to focus on green initiatives

When an upstart airline like Virgin America starts using its environmental footprint as a selling point to consumers, it’s time for the legacy carriers–and