Environment
News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.
Aircraft
Heart Sets Up U.S. R&D Hub for ES-30 Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner
The Swedish company recruited a chief technology officer to run its Los Angeles operation
Engines
Airbus Prepares To Start Testing Hydrogen APU on A330 Airliner
Auxiliary power units support non-propulsive electrical power needs of aircraft
Engines
Pittsburgh International Plans On-field Alternative Jet Fuel Plant
The $1.5 billion project could produce up to 70 million gallons of SAF a year
Environment
Azzera To Provide Carbon Credits for P&WC Program
Operators of P&WC-powered aircraft will be able to offset emissions
Regulations and Government
EASA To Hold Business Aviation Workshop in January
The two-day event will be at the European air safety agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Environment
Bombardier Opens Legacy Lounge in Monaco
The facility will serve as an introduction to the company's legacy, innovation, and—of course—aircraft
Environment
Signature Goes All In on SAF at KLAX
The global chain has pumped more than 30 million gallons of SAF since 2020
Fuel
Oxford Airport Begins Selling SAF, To Open Synthetic Fuel Plant
London-area airport is stepping up efforts to decarbonize business aviation
Environment
ExecuJet Adds SAF at Paris Le Bourget
The move follows the FBO's recent switch to all-electric ground equipment
Engines
Germany Backs Plans for Hydrogen-powered Regional Airliners
Balis 2.0 project focuses on fuel cell integration
Environment
EBACE Show Organizers Announce Trio of Keynote Speakers
An aviation pioneer, air traffic management leader, and local politician will address EBACE 2024
Environment
Industry Leaders Highlight Path to Net Zero
To get there, community buy-in and partnerships are necessary
Security
How Private Aviation Can Brace for Climate and Class War Protests
More protests are expected at the EBACE show, but the industry doesn't need to surrender
Environment
New SAF Tax Incentive Guidelines Add Strings to Ethanol Feedstock Use
Under the new GREET model, corn and soy crops will require smart farming practices
Environment
Honeywell Improves SAF Production Technology
Changes could result in improved output and reduced costs
Aircraft
Lilium To Reveal Full-scale eVTOL at EBACE
The company aims to start flight testing later this year
Engines
Wright Steps Up Ground Testing for 2.5MW Electric Motor
The company aims to convert 100-seat airliners and military aircraft to electric propulsion
Engines
ZeroAvia Offers Hydrogen-electric Component Manufacturing
The company opened its manufacturing plant near Seattle this week
Charter & Fractional
Abu Dhabi Backs eVTOL Air Taxi Services With Archer and Joby
Local operators Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau will fly the four-passenger Midnight vehicle
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Assesses Electra eSTOL Aircraft for Ship-based Operations
The Army and Air Force are also eyeing the hybrid-electric aircraft
Environment
UK Launches Clearing House To Assist in SAF Certification
The program will work with its U.S. and EU counterparts to provide advice and funding
Environment
Aero F Show Shines Spotlight on SAF Need, Roadblocks
Regulation in Europe have squeezed GA's supply of SAF
Environment
EU Fuel Stakeholders Examine Non-CO2 Environmental Impact
With fossil fuels expected to remain for decades, changes in formulation are needed
Environment
Protesters Interrupt Operations at Hanscom Field
The demonstration was in opposition to new hangar development at KBED
Environment
EPA: U.S. Business Jet and Turboprop CO2 Emissions Down 62% since 2005
Emissions also fell 38% between 2019 and 2022 despite a 23% increase in flight hours
Environment
California FBO Offers SAF Pricing Parity Promotion
The deal is part of Sonoma Aviation's Green Week Celebration
Environment
Boeing Ramping Up SAF Purchases
The airframer boosted its SAF buy by 60 percent year-over-year
Engines
Australian Start-up Dovetail Electric Aviation Wins State Funding
The company has relocated operations from New South Wales
Aircraft
FutureFlight.aero Merges with AINonline.com News Platform
Platform provides comprehensive coverage of the advanced air mobility sector and more
Charter & Fractional
Charter Operators Commit to Buying Electron Air Taxi
The four-passenger aircraft is expected to enter service in 2028
