Environment

JetBlue Airways is the first carrier to purchase carbon offset credits through IATA's new trading platform.

Rolls-Royce is launching testing of 100 percent SAF in one of its Trent engines.

World Fuel Services has rolled out an enhanced carbon offset program that makes it easier for flight departments and FBOs to meet their carbon targets.

Offered by Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), a new bill would call for new regulations, grants, and tax credits to increase the availability of SAF.

Former IAG boss Willie Walsh will succeed IATA DG Alexandre de Juniac to steer the industry through the Covid crisis with renewed focus on the environment.

Sustainability in aviation is a critical topic despite reduced flying activity during the Covid pandemic.

Energy group EDP is acquiring energy storage and battery charging technologies that will support Embraer's light electric aircraft program.

The UK government is investing almost $28 million to encourage development of sustainable aviation fuel use.

The majority of comments about the U.S. EPA's proposed rule to control and set standards for turbine airplane emissions said the intended rule falls short.

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UK engine maker Rolls-Royce aims to show that its current engines can run safely on pure SAF.

A newly-released report from the World Economic Forum says that a transition to carbon-neutral flying is possible.

Tecnam's nine-passenger, all-electric P-Volt is set to enter commercial service during the second half of the 2020s, according to the Italian manufacturer.

ANA and Alaska Airlines are among the latest to announce sustainable aviation fuel-related deals.

Gulfstream noted in its sustainability webinar yesterday that it has received more than 1.2 million gallons of SAF since March 2016.

As SAF supplies continue to rise, some see the sustainable fuel in as much as 20 percent of the jet fuel consumed in North America by 2030.

Fractional share provider NetJets today unveiled its global sustainability program.

Sustainability remains one of the foremost topics in aviation, and the widespread adoption of sustainable fuels is crucial to meeting its goals.

Aircraft propulsion systems integrator Ampaire set a new flight record for its hybrid-electric powered EEL aircraft on October 8.

CBAA has launched a website to emphasize the contribution in reducing emissions by Canada’s own business aviation operations and the industry in general.

Shell Aviation has agreed on a purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with Colorado-based Red Rock Biofuels.

CAE has laid claim as the first Canadian aerospace company to become carbon neutral.

MTU Aero Engines and DLR have started work on their converted hydrogen-powered Dornier 228 aircraft, but also see direct combustion as an option.

The 787-10 ecoDemonstrator homes in on noise mitigation and more direct flight routing.

While business aviation creates just 2 percent of the CO2 commercial aviation emits, the industry continues to suffer from a perception problem.

On September 24, ZeroAvia made a first hydrogen-powered flight with a six-seat Piper Malibu powered by its new hydrogen propulsion system.

Shell and Neste have signed a supply agreement that will provide Shell with its first European-produced sustainable aviation fuel.

Sweden-based Heart says it will have the 19-seat, four-engine, fixed-wing aircraft ready to start commercial operations from the summer of 2026.

Global private aviation provider VistaJet has signed an agreement with SkyNRG, which will allow its customers to fly using SAF if they desire.

Safety and infrastructure considerations present big barriers to alternative power for airplanes, cautions BCA v-p of product development Mike Sinnett.