Environment

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

Regulations and Government

AOPA, NBAA Join Airlines in Fight Against Fuel Prices

While the airline and general aviation groups couldn’t be farther apart on the issue of aviation user fees, they seem to have found common ground on fuel p
Regulations and Government

EU Zeroes In on Aviation Inclusion into CO2 Scheme

The European Parliament on Tuesday voted on a detailed plan to include aviation in the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS), a carbon dioxide cap-and-trade
Environment

Washington Report: Avgas change could wreak havoc with GA

Testifying before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on air-quality standards for lead, AOPA executive v-p of government affairs Andy Cebula warned
Environment

Touching Bases: Pilots get smart about finding fuel savings

In a survey conducted by information provider Conklin & de Decker, operators reported that they save significant amounts on jet fuel by participating in di
FBOs

FBOs explain sky-high fuel prices

In just one year, the price paid at the refinery for jet-A in the U.S.
Environment

GreenFlight close to jet-A biofuel

Apopka, Fla.-based GreenFlight International continues to refine its “first generation” biofuel for jets and plans to conduct the first biofuel transcontin
Environment

GAMA team focuses on environment

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) last month established an environment committee “to represent the general aviation manufacturing indu
Environment

Industry players commit to reducing CO2 emissions

Aircraft and engine manufacturers participating in the Aviation and Environment Summit held in Geneva this spring pledged to reduce carbon dioxide emission
Environment

GAMA Going Green

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on Friday announced that it established an environment committee “to represent the general aviation m