Environment

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

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UK's Electric Aircraft Fleet Grows, Mainly for Training

Pipistrel's Velis Electro two-seater is the only electric aircraft certified for passenger flights in the UK

Environment

October 8, 2024

SAF Options Abound at NBAA-BACE

All three Las Vegas airports will give operators the choice to participate

Environment

October 4, 2024

CleanJoule Seeks To Clear ASTM Bar for 100% Drop-in SAF

CycloSAF process is based on isolating cycloalkane hydrogen molecules

Fuel

September 27, 2024

Lawmakers Form Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus

Formation follows the creation of a Sustainable Aviation Caucus in the House

Environment

September 27, 2024

Videos

Bye Aerospace Sun Flyer Targets Charter Market

Bye Aerospace Sun Flyer Targets Charter Market

Aircraft

November 28, 2018

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028

Airports

January 10, 2018

Is Maglev the Future of Aircraft Takeoff?

Is Maglev the Future of Aircraft Takeoff?

Airports

May 2, 2016

The Future of Airliners is Electric

The Future of Airliners is Electric

Aircraft

July 15, 2014

More Articles

Southeast U.S. Prepares for Big Hurricane Helene Impact

The storm is expected to strengthen before coming ashore this evening

Airports

September 26, 2024

Denmark's Air Pax Tax Begins in 2025

New 'green tax' applies to aircraft with 10 or more seats

Environment

September 26, 2024

JetNet Summit Opens with SAF Optimism, Climate Pushback

Krahmer slams European Commission in climate panel

Regulations and Government

September 25, 2024

Pyka Raises $40 Million for Autonomous Electric Pelican Aircraft

Large-scale UAS has agricultural, cargo, and defense applications

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

September 24, 2024

Clay Lacy Gets NBAA Nod for Infrastructure Sustainability

Company's facilities have been carbon neutral since 2019

FBOs

September 24, 2024

Minnesota Flight To Fly on Locally Grown SAF

Delta flight will highlight the region's SAF production chain

Environment

September 24, 2024

Nordic Seaplanes Signs for Elfly's Noemi Electric Amphibious Aircraft

Danish charter and scheduled operator could buy up to 15 of the electric seaplanes

Airlines

September 24, 2024

Connecticut Airport Selected for Future Energy Research Program

Program is a joint project between NASA and NREL

Environment

September 20, 2024

Climate Action Group Calls for Taxes on Private Jets

Demands come as new UK government prepares to announce budget in October

Environment

September 19, 2024

Signature Aviation Honored by EPA for Sustainability

The company was a recipient of a 2024 Green Power Leadership Award

FBOs

September 18, 2024

SkyNRG To Partner on Swedish SAF Plant

Slated for completion by 2030, the faciilty will eventually produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF a year

Environment

September 16, 2024

California Shuts Window on PFAS Firefighting Foam

After a year-long delay in enactment, the ban took effect last week

Environment

September 16, 2024

Stack Aero Integrates Azzera Sustainability Options

New functionality adds carbon management tools to the booking process

Environment

September 13, 2024

U.S. Up To Meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Challenge

Three years in, the U.S. is on track to meet SAF production goal

Environment

September 11, 2024

IBAC, CTX Intro Business Aviation Carbon Exchange

Carbon credits can help industry achieve carbon-neutral growth and net-zero emissions goals

Environment

September 11, 2024

Minnesota SAF Coalition Notes Progress

Group looks to develop and expand SAF production in the state

Environment

September 10, 2024