Environment
News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.
Environment
Small Changes to Routings Could Effect Big Environment Changes
Adjusting the altitudes of 50 flights could reduce impact by 50%
Environment
Preparing for Contrail Reporting Requirements in EU
EU could impose a tax on non-CO2 aircraft emissions
Environment
Software Aims To Make Carbon Reduction Transparent and Manageable
Azzera is expanding its Celeste platform to provide more complete support for business aviation
Environment
Climate Aero Focuses On Operator Sustainability Goals
Company is making public debut this week at EBACE 2024
Aircraft
Lilium Reveals eVTOL to Business Aviation Launch Market
The German manufacturer brought a full-scale model of the Lilium Jet to EBACE
Fuel
Sustainable Aviation Remains High Priority in the Middle East
The region could be critical to providing reduced carbon aircraft fuel
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Touts Strong Interest for Gulfstream G700
New aircraft on display at EBACE 2024
Environment
Embraer Expands SAF Uptake at Melbourne Base
The airframer will go from one truckload a quarter to one load a week
Fuel
SAF Inventory Management Tool Added to Celeste Platform
The software can handle multiple carbon compliance jurisdictions
Maintenance and Modifications
Completions and Refurb Specialists Maximize Aircraft Values
Companies meet customer needs despite rising costs and supply chain challenges
Environment
SAF To Flow Again at EBACE Show
For this year's event, two FBOs will be offering supplies of the renewable fuel
Aircraft
Heart Sets Up U.S. R&D Hub for ES-30 Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner
The Swedish company recruited a chief technology officer to run its Los Angeles operation
Engines
Pittsburgh International Plans On-field Alternative Jet Fuel Plant
The $1.5 billion project could produce up to 70 million gallons of SAF a year
Engines
Airbus Prepares To Start Testing Hydrogen APU on A330 Airliner
Auxiliary power units support non-propulsive electrical power needs of aircraft
Environment
Azzera To Provide Carbon Credits for P&WC Program
Operators of P&WC-powered aircraft will be able to offset emissions
Environment
Signature Goes All In on SAF at KLAX
The global chain has pumped more than 30 million gallons of SAF since 2020
Environment
Bombardier Opens Legacy Lounge in Monaco
The facility will serve as an introduction to the company's legacy, innovation, and—of course—aircraft
Regulations and Government
EASA To Hold Business Aviation Workshop in January
The two-day event will be at the European air safety agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Fuel
Oxford Airport Begins Selling SAF, To Open Synthetic Fuel Plant
London-area airport is stepping up efforts to decarbonize business aviation
Environment
ExecuJet Adds SAF at Paris Le Bourget
The move follows the FBO's recent switch to all-electric ground equipment
Engines
Germany Backs Plans for Hydrogen-powered Regional Airliners
Balis 2.0 project focuses on fuel cell integration
Environment
EBACE Show Organizers Announce Trio of Keynote Speakers
An aviation pioneer, air traffic management leader, and local politician will address EBACE 2024
Environment
Industry Leaders Highlight Path to Net Zero
To get there, community buy-in and partnerships are necessary
Security
How Private Aviation Can Brace for Climate and Class War Protests
More protests are expected at the EBACE show, but the industry doesn't need to surrender
Environment
New SAF Tax Incentive Guidelines Add Strings to Ethanol Feedstock Use
Under the new GREET model, corn and soy crops will require smart farming practices
Aircraft
Lilium To Reveal Full-scale eVTOL at EBACE
The company aims to start flight testing later this year
Environment
Honeywell Improves SAF Production Technology
Changes could result in improved output and reduced costs
Engines
ZeroAvia Offers Hydrogen-electric Component Manufacturing
The company opened its manufacturing plant near Seattle this week
Engines
Wright Steps Up Ground Testing for 2.5MW Electric Motor
The company aims to convert 100-seat airliners and military aircraft to electric propulsion
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Assesses Electra eSTOL Aircraft for Ship-based Operations
The Army and Air Force are also eyeing the hybrid-electric aircraft
