Environment

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

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Report: Aviation's Net-zero Goal Not Easily Achievable

Aviation must take a multi-pronged approach to reach net-zero and even then the path will be fraught with technological and practical difficulties.

Environment

February 28, 2023

New SAF Made From Air Could Be a Game Changer

The Air Company is pioneering a pathway for sustainable aviation fuel, one that uses limitless air as a feedstock.

Environment

February 28, 2023

Bunce: Bizav Between 'Rock and Hard Place' on Environment in Europe

Business aviation is facing increasing environmental pressures in Europe but is prevented from taking steps such as SAF use, GAMA's Bunce warns.

Environment

February 24, 2023

Delivery Delays Pose Fleet Capacity Challenges for Qantas

The Australian flag carrier has had to source second-hand and leased aircraft while it awaits delayed new airliner deliveries from Airbus.

Aircraft

February 23, 2023

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Safran Tests 'More Electric' Turboprop

The Tech TP technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power.

Aircraft

February 17, 2023

Modern Aviation Introduces SAF at First Location

FBO chain Modern Aviation is now offering SAF at one of its California locations, and plans to increase the flow to all of its facilities.

Environment

February 15, 2023

EBAA AIROPS Conference Interrupted by Protest

A small group of protesters interrupted EBAA's annual AIROPS Europe conference, crashing the stage and disrupting airport operations in Brussels.

Environment

February 14, 2023

Global Aerospace Offers Sustainability Path with 4Air

In a tie-up with 4Air, aviation insurer Global Aerospace is now offering a range of sustainability programs for its clients.

Environment

February 9, 2023

European Green Aviation Projects Gain Funds and Momentum

New funding from both the European Union and the UK are fuelling multiple projects aimed at achieving air transport's net zero carbon objectives.

Aircraft

February 8, 2023

Former NATA Head Obitts Takes Reins at Alder Fuels

Following Alder Fuels' termination of president and CEO Bryan Sherbacow, former NATA chief Tim Obitts has been given an interim CEO title.

Environment

February 8, 2023

ANZ’s Mission Next Gen Aircraft Program Signs New Partners

Embraer, Heart Aerospace, and Universal Hydrogen have joined ATR and Airbus as partners in Air New Zealand’s program to field a zero-emissions aircraft.

Aircraft

February 7, 2023

Sheltair Partners With Sea Turtle Rescue Charity

Turtles Fly Too has been recruiting private pilots to carry stranded sea turtles since 2014. FBO chain Sheltair will now make it easier for them.

Environment

February 3, 2023

Safran Looks To Go Green

French engine manufacturer Safran plans to install solar panels at many of its production facilties, in step with its long term decarbonization goals.

Environment

February 3, 2023

London-area Farnborough Airport Soars to New Heights

Farnborough Airport set a traffic record in 2022 and is now the top business aviation airport in the London area.

Airports

February 3, 2023

Mapping a Blueprint Toward Sustainability

Business aviation industry leaders advise looking holistically at sustainability, look at available resources, and "just start."

Environment

February 1, 2023

Flight-shaming: Challenging the Narrative

European business aviation operators have repeatedly been grappling with environmental activism but are fighting back with sustainability.

Environment

February 1, 2023

FAA Adds Continuous Descents at 11 More Airports

The optimized profile descents now available at 64 U.S. airports reduce aircraft fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment

January 31, 2023

Honeywell Receives First SAF Shipment at Phoenix Campus

Engine and ground equipment manufacturer Honeywell will begin using SAF at its Phoenix engine campus after receiving its first delivery.

Environment

January 30, 2023

Australian Government Funds Plans To Electrify Aircraft

Dovetail Electric Aviation received an AUD$3 million grant from the Australian government to convert turboprop aircraft to electric propulsion.

Aircraft

January 24, 2023

Singapore To Launch SAF Offtake Study

To boost its competitiveness as a global sustainable air travel hub, Singapore is looking to develop the framework to have permanent SAF supplies.

Environment

January 20, 2023