Environment

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

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Shell Signs SAF Agreement with New Production Plant

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

Environment

October 8, 2020

CAE Achieves Carbon Neutrality

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

Environment

October 7, 2020

MTU Empowered by Growing Hydrogen Propulsion Consensus

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

Aircraft

October 6, 2020

Boeing’s latest ecoDemonstrator Targets Noise, Airspace Routing

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

Aircraft

October 1, 2020

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Bizav Leaders See Sustainability as Good for Business

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

Environment

October 1, 2020

ZeroAvia Hydrogen Flight Paves Way to 2023 Service Entry

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

Aircraft

September 25, 2020

Shell, Neste Ink SAF Supply Agreement

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

Environment

September 24, 2020

Heart Unveils Electric Propulsion System for ES-19 Airliner

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.

Aircraft

September 23, 2020

VistaJet Signs SAF Use Agreement

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

Charter & Fractional

September 23, 2020

Boeing Projects Sober View of Hydrogen, Electric Power

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

Aircraft

September 22, 2020

Airbus Commits to Hydrogen Airliners Entering Service in 2035

Airbus unveiled three concepts for the aircraft, which could carry between 100 and 200 passengers on flights of up to around 2,000 nm.

Aircraft

September 21, 2020

Conversion Plan Set To Promote Early Switch to Hydrogen Fuel

Universal Hydrogen proposes converting Dash 8 and ATR 42 regional airliners to hydrogen power while avoiding the need for costly refueling infrastructure.

Aircraft

September 18, 2020

EBAA Survey Highlights Business Travel Expectations

More than half of responses to an EBAA survey see growth in business travel over the next five years, and many expect progress with electric aviation.

Charter & Fractional

September 18, 2020

Bizav SAF Summit Examines Increasing Supply and Demand

The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition) hosted its first Sustainable Business Aviation Fuels Summit this week.

Environment

September 16, 2020

Gulfstream Re-ups SAF Supply Contract with World Fuel

Gulfstream has extended the contract with World Fuel Services to continue providing the OEM with a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

September 15, 2020

Avfuel Makes First Flight Department SAF Shipment

Avfuel delivered its first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on request from a corporate flight department last week.

Environment

September 15, 2020

Signature Announces Permanent SAF Supplies at Two FBOs

Signature Flight Support launched its new Signature Renew industry sustainability program, Signature Renew, which focuses on SAF availablity.

Environment

September 14, 2020

Key House, DOT Leaders Addressing SAF Virtual Summit

House aviation subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen and Ranking Republican Garret Graves (Louisiana) are among leaders addressing in the Virtual SAF Summit.

Environment

September 11, 2020

Public Hearing Set on EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal

The EPA is holding a virtual public hearing to be held on September 17 to discuss its proposed greenhouse gas emission standards for large airplanes.

Environment

September 10, 2020

FAA To Develop Expanded Air Tour Management Program

The FAA has ended its previously initiated processes for the development of air tour management plans for some national parks.

Environment

September 10, 2020