Environment

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

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Report: Future Aviation Will Require Massive Energy Growth

With the transition from fossil fuels underway in the aviation sector, a study from Atkins looks at the energy demands needed to fuel the future.

Environment

April 28, 2023

Safran To Lead Open Fan Studies for EU’s OFELIA Project

France’s Safran has agreed to lead a team of 26 industry partners under the EU-led Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking project OFELIA.

Engines

April 28, 2023

Boeing To Add 787-10 to ecoDemonstrator Program This Year

The Boeing 787-10 Explorer will test the coordination of navigation across global airspace jurisdictions.

Aircraft

April 27, 2023

Jet Aviation Offers Custom SAF Blending at Seletar

Through a partnership with fuel technology provider FlyOro, Jet Aviation will offer customers custom SAF blending options at its Seletar Airport facility.

Environment

April 27, 2023

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EU Countries Agree on ReFuelEU Decarbonization Plan

An agreement reached Tuesday on the ReFuelEU proposal sets the conditions for codifying decarbonization targets in Europe.

Airlines

April 26, 2023

EU Countries Agree on ReFuelEU Aviation Plan

An agreement reached Tuesday on the ReFuelEU proposal sets the conditions for codifying decarbonization targets in Europe.

Airlines

April 26, 2023

Britten-Norman, Cranfield Aerospace Sign Merger Deal

A merger between the UK’s Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) would result in an injection of £10 million into the new company.

Aircraft

April 21, 2023

Airbus, P&WC To Participate in e-SAF Testing, Studies in Quebec

The Quebec-based SAF+ Consortium has joined with Airbus Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada on power-to-liquid e-SAF testing and feasibility studies.

Aircraft

April 21, 2023

Scottish Airport Introduces Steady Flow of SAF

Inverness Airport in Scotland is the first of the HIAL Group's 11 airports to offer a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

April 21, 2023

Asia-Pac Airlines Seek to Link Recovery with Sustainability

The EU’s numerous climate laws risk will impinge on the Asia-Pacific carriers operating into the bloc, warns the head of AAPA.

Airlines

April 20, 2023

Czech Startup Seeks Funding for Hybrid-electric VTOL

Zuri aims to raise an initial €15 million to accelerate work on its planned five-seat vehicle, which it says could support regional routes up to 380 nm.

Aircraft

April 20, 2023

Caribbean Air Charter Firm Unveils Carbon-offset Program

St. Croix-based charter provider Bohlke International Aviation will offer the Caribbean region's first voluntary carbon offset program.

Environment

April 20, 2023

Piper M-Class Turbines Get SAF Nod

The Piper Meridian/M500 and M600/SLS turboprop singles are now approved to use up to a 50 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend.

Aircraft

April 20, 2023

LanzaJet's Georgia SAF Facility Reaches New Heights

Looking toward completion later this year, work continues on LanzaJet's first full-scale sustainable aviation fuel plant, taking shape in Georgia.

Environment

April 20, 2023

Austrian Partners Start Work on Hydrogen Piston Engine

A partnership between Diamond Aircraft and the Austrian government is developing options to power general aviation aircraft with liquid hydrogen.

Engines

April 19, 2023

Major SAF Plant on Tap for Spain

Global companies Apical and Cepsa have formed a joint venture to build a major biofuel plant in Spain.

Environment

April 19, 2023

Diamond Aircraft To Begin SAF Testing in Diesel Engines

Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft along with sister company Austro Engine will soon begin testing engines on sustainable aviation fuel.

Aircraft

April 19, 2023

Paramount Jets Updates Aircraft Emissions Calculator

Air charter provider Paramount Business Jets updated its Private Jet Carbon Offset Calculator to be more accurate and offer greener alternative aircraft.

Environment

April 17, 2023

Sustainable Aviation Group Demands More Government Support

At the Sustainable Skies event in the UK, industry leaders called for more investment and urgent action to meet the net zero carbon goal by 2050.

Airlines

April 17, 2023

EBACE Keynoters To Mix Racing, Bizav, and Sustainability

F1 executives Toto and Susie Wolff will highlight sustainability in racing and business aviation during the keynote session at EBACE 2023 in Geneva.

Environment

April 13, 2023