Environment

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

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Clay Lacy Commits To Electric Aircraft Infrastructure

California-based FBO operator Clay Lacy Aviation has signed an agreement to provide electric aircraft charging infrastructure at all of its locations.

Environment

September 14, 2021

Chevron, Gevo Mull Deal to Boost SAF Production

A letter of intent between Chevron and Gevo would see the two companies partner to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

September 13, 2021

White House Rolls Out Initiatives To Boost SAF

Setting a goal of reducing aviation emissions by 20 percent by 2030, the White House is backing a tax credit and other efforts to boost SAF production.

Environment

September 10, 2021

United, Honeywell To Partner in Massive SAF Investment

As part of a partnership agreement with Honeywell, United Airlines plans to buy 1.5 billion gallons of SAF from Alder Fuels.

Airlines

September 9, 2021

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Air Charter Expo To Consider State of the Industry

Air Charter Expo conferences at London Biggin Hill Airport will consider the impact of Covid and Brexit and how the industry can be more sustainable.

Charter & Fractional

September 7, 2021

British Airways To Burn SAF on Domestic Flights for COP26

The UK subsidiary of IAG has accelerated its sustainability drive with a new program dubbed "BA Better World."

Airlines

September 7, 2021

Electric Power May Transform Regional Airline Business Models

Airline fleets could transition from a dependence on fossil fuels to meet climate change goals, but the move to electric aircraft could cut costs as well.

Aircraft

August 31, 2021

Jetex Now Offering SAF at Paris Le Bourget FBO

Jetex announced this week that it is now stocking a permanent supply of sustainable aviation fuel produced by TotalEnergies at its Paris Le Bourget FBO.

Environment

August 25, 2021

Ampaire Begins Hybrid-electric Aircraft Trials in UK

Ampaire has begun demo flights of its hybrid-electric EEL in the UK as part of government-backed trials to advance sustainable aviation technologies.

Engines

August 24, 2021

Tamarack Pushes for Urgency in Sustainability

Highlighting benefits of winglets, Tarmarck Kinginsmith tells ICAO forum sustainability efforts should consider a range of technologies.

Environment

August 17, 2021

Rolls-Royce Modernizes Indianapolis Facilities

Rolls-Royce North America has completed a $500 million modernization program at its Indianapolis campus, where it manufacturers aircraft engines.

Engines

August 17, 2021

JSSI, Avfuel Partner on Customer Sustainability

Aircraft maintenance plan provider JSSI is aligning with fuel distributor Avfuel to help its clients meet their environmental sustainability goals.

Environment

August 16, 2021

Embraer Goes All In on Sustainability

Embraer has outlined a multi-faceted plan to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040 and to focus on diversity.

Environment

August 13, 2021

Tamarack Joins ICAO's Sustainable Aviation Council

Tamarack Aerospace has joined the ICAO Global Coalition for Sustainable Aviation, which brings stakeholders together to help reduce carbon emissions.

Environment

August 10, 2021

Second Monterey FBO Adds SAF Option

Del Monte Aviation, an FBO at California’s Monterey Regional Airport, is now providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its customers.

Environment

August 9, 2021

Brazil's Azul Joins Carriers Planning eVTOL Service

Azul has agreed to buy 220 all-electric Lilium Jets, but it is not the only airline with intentions to operate eVTOL aircraft in commercial service.

Aircraft

August 2, 2021

Gulfstream Record Flight Earns First Sustainable Honors

Gulfstream is the first company to receive the National Aeronautic Association’s “Sustainable Wings” certification for an SAF-fueled record-setting flight.

Environment

July 30, 2021

GAMI Gains FAA STC for High-octane Unleaded Avgas

An unleaded replacement for leaded 100LL avgas is on the short-term horizon and may solve a difficult problem for general aviation.

Engines

July 28, 2021

Beam Touts Off-grid Solar Power for Electric Aircraft

Clean-technology startup Beam Global believes it has advanced the case for off-grid solar energy as an aircraft power source.

Environment

July 26, 2021

Cape Air Prepares To Operate Eviation's Alice Electric Commuter

The New England-based regional airline sees strong benefits from electric aircraft services but admits the business case for the switch is not yet proven.

Aircraft

July 22, 2021