Environment

Improving aircraft efficiency is also a way for business jet operators to become more sustainable.

Europe is taking a “stick” approach to reducing aircraft CO2 emissions, while the U.S. is going the “carrot” route.

Sustainable aviation fuel is the only pathway for flight departments to meaningfully reduce Scope 1 (direct) emissions, according to a fuel expert.

Business aviation operators seeking to become more sustainable should set small goals and then increase it later, according to 4AIR COO Nancy Bsales.

For business aircraft operators, the benefits of sustainability can yield competitive advantages, not just a smaller environmental footprint.

4AIR has partnered with the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA)—led by the University of Cambridge—to help achieve further emissions reductions.

Jet Aviation has partnered with sustainable aviation fuel provider SkyNRG to launch its book-and-claim service.

Airlines for Europe managing director Thomas Reynaert calls on European transport ministers to push for needed compromises to advance SES adoption.

The aircraft engine maker has generated more than 1MW of power with its hybrid-electric Power Generation System as it aims to achieve an output of 2.5 MW.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider Neste has signed an agreement to provide its SAF product at Jet Aviation’s FBO at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.

The Aerospace Technology Institute says the 279-passenger, intercontinental design is the first of three liquid hydrogen-powered airliner concepts.

The newly announced GTF Advantage will cut fuel burn by another 1 percent over the current version of the engine used in the Airbus A320neo.

United Airlines flies passengers on a Max 8 flight using 100 percent drop-in SAF.

Pratt & Whitney and Embraer have signed an MOU calling for the use of 100 percent SAF in a E195-E2.

A team of researchers expect to publish results of the ECLIF3 emissions studies toward the end of next year or in 2023.

JetBlue has made significant early-stage investments in aviation technology start-ups like eVTOL aircraft developer Joby and Universal Hydrogen.

NBAA was told that a number of operators still must register for the EASA environmental registry and that time is running short with a year-end directive.

Business aviation's ability to meet its new goal for net zero carbon emissions hinges heavily on widespread adoption of SAF and improved technology.

Raytheon's engines, aircraft systems, and defense divisions are leveraging multiple technologies to reduce their customers' environmental impact.

Boeing, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Etihad report in Dubai on progress toward reaching Net Zero by 2050.

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Etihad has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce on electrification and use of sustainable aviation fuels.

Most of the aviation industry expects to meet its net zero carbon goals through a mix of new technology and widespread use of sustainable aviation fuels.

Global fuel provider Air bp is working to help the aviation industry meet its sustainabilty goals.

Air Partner's sustainability strategy includes the use of carbon offsets.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, SAF producer Neste, and fuel distributor Avfuel provided a demonstration this week in SAF circular economy.

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is exploring multiple angles and technological paths to decarbonize flight.

Clay Lacy began offering SAF in April as part of an larger effort to take a more sustainable approach throughout its business.

In the year since the launch of NetJets’ global sustainability program, the fractional provider has achieved some milestones.

Gulfstream has signed the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow 2030 Ambition Statement, which seeks to boost jet biofuel use and supply.