Environment

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

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IATA Opens Aviation Carbon Exchange To Facilitate Offsets

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

Airlines

November 25, 2020

Rolls-Royce To Begin Unblended SAF Tests

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

Engines

November 24, 2020

World Fuel Rolls Out New Jet Fuel Carbon Offset Program

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.

Environment

November 24, 2020

New Bill To Incentivize SAF Expansion

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.

Environment

November 24, 2020

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IATA Predicts Massive $118 Billion Loss for Airlines This Year

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.

Airlines

November 24, 2020

TOP FLIGHTS AWARDS NOMINEES: Sustainability

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

Environment

November 20, 2020

Embraer and Energy Group EDP Team on Electric Aircraft

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

Engines

November 20, 2020

New Focus on SAF in UK's 'Green Industrial Revolution'

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

Environment

November 19, 2020

Comments Critical of EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal

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.

Environment

November 16, 2020

What Does a New U.S. President Mean For Business Aviation?

What Does a New U.S. President Mean For Business Aviation?

Environment

November 13, 2020

Rolls-Royce To Test 100 Percent SAF in UltraFan Demonstrator

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

Engines

November 12, 2020

WEF Report Examines SAF Needs

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

Environment

November 12, 2020

Rolls-Royce and Tecnam Develop Electric Commuter Airliner

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.

Aircraft

October 27, 2020

New Airline Agreements Keep the SAF Flowing

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

Environment

October 26, 2020

SAF Weighs Heavily in Gulfstream's Sustainability Efforts

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

Environment

October 22, 2020

SAF Future Examined in AIN Webinar

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.

Environment

October 16, 2020

NetJets Rolls Out Sustainability Program

Fractional share provider NetJets today unveiled its global sustainability program.

Charter & Fractional

October 15, 2020

SAF Still Forefront in Aviation Industry Goals

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

Environment

October 13, 2020

Ampaire's Electric EEL Skymaster Makes Longest Flight Yet

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

Engines

October 12, 2020

CBAA Launches Bizav Environmental Website

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

Environment

October 12, 2020