Environment
News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.
Environment
New SAF Made From Air Could Be a Game Changer
The Air Company is pioneering a pathway for sustainable aviation fuel, one that uses limitless air as a feedstock.
Charter & Fractional
KinectAir Plans To Add Electra eSTOLs to Charter Network
KinectAir plans to use Electra’s nine-passenger eSTOL aircraft to develop point-to-point regional air mobility services in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
Environment
Bunce: Bizav Between 'Rock and Hard Place' on Environment in Europe
Business aviation is facing increasing environmental pressures in Europe but is prevented from taking steps such as SAF use, GAMA's Bunce warns.
Aircraft
Delivery Delays Pose Fleet Capacity Challenges for Qantas
The Australian flag carrier has had to source second-hand and leased aircraft while it awaits delayed new airliner deliveries from Airbus.
Aircraft
Safran Tests 'More Electric' Turboprop
The Tech TP technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power.
Environment
Modern Aviation Introduces SAF at First Location
FBO chain Modern Aviation is now offering SAF at one of its California locations, and plans to increase the flow to all of its facilities.
Environment
EBAA AIROPS Conference Interrupted by Protest
A small group of protesters interrupted EBAA's annual AIROPS Europe conference, crashing the stage and disrupting airport operations in Brussels.
Environment
Global Aerospace Offers Sustainability Path with 4Air
In a tie-up with 4Air, aviation insurer Global Aerospace is now offering a range of sustainability programs for its clients.
Aircraft
European Green Aviation Projects Gain Funds and Momentum
New funding from both the European Union and the UK are fuelling multiple projects aimed at achieving air transport's net zero carbon objectives.
Environment
Former NATA Head Obitts Takes Reins at Alder Fuels
Following Alder Fuels' termination of president and CEO Bryan Sherbacow, former NATA chief Tim Obitts has been given an interim CEO title.
Aircraft
ANZ’s Mission Next Gen Aircraft Program Signs New Partners
Embraer, Heart Aerospace, and Universal Hydrogen have joined ATR and Airbus as partners in Air New Zealand’s program to field a zero-emissions aircraft.
Environment
Sheltair Partners With Sea Turtle Rescue Charity
Turtles Fly Too has been recruiting private pilots to carry stranded sea turtles since 2014. FBO chain Sheltair will now make it easier for them.
Airports
London-area Farnborough Airport Soars to New Heights
Farnborough Airport set a traffic record in 2022 and is now the top business aviation airport in the London area.
Environment
Safran Looks To Go Green
French engine manufacturer Safran plans to install solar panels at many of its production facilties, in step with its long term decarbonization goals.
Environment
Flight-shaming: Challenging the Narrative
European business aviation operators have repeatedly been grappling with environmental activism but are fighting back with sustainability.
Environment
Mapping a Blueprint Toward Sustainability
Business aviation industry leaders advise looking holistically at sustainability, look at available resources, and "just start."
Environment
FAA Adds Continuous Descents at 11 More Airports
The optimized profile descents now available at 64 U.S. airports reduce aircraft fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
Honeywell Receives First SAF Shipment at Phoenix Campus
Engine and ground equipment manufacturer Honeywell will begin using SAF at its Phoenix engine campus after receiving its first delivery.
Aircraft
Australian Government Funds Plans To Electrify Aircraft
Dovetail Electric Aviation received an AUD$3 million grant from the Australian government to convert turboprop aircraft to electric propulsion.
Environment
Singapore To Launch SAF Offtake Study
To boost its competitiveness as a global sustainable air travel hub, Singapore is looking to develop the framework to have permanent SAF supplies.
Environment
Genav Groups Caution EPA on Transition from Leaded Avgas
In comments to the EPA's proposed endangerment finding on leaded avgas, seven general aviation groups cautioned on need for safe transition to unleaded.
Aircraft
ZeroAvia Achieves First Flight with Hydrogen-powered Airliner
ZeroAvia's hydrogen-powered Dornier 228 flew for the first time on Thursday.
Environment
Bizav Organizations Refute WEF Flight Emissions Claims
EBAA, NBAA, and NATA have co-signed a statement disputing Greenpeace's claims of huge numbers of private aircraft heading to the World Economic Forum.
Environment
NASA, Boeing To Fly Truss-braced-wing Demonstrator in 2028
The Sustainable Flight Demonstrator partnership between Boeing and NASA aims to cut fuel burn in narrowbody aircraft by 30 percent.
Environment
NBAA Honors Latest Sustainable Flight Department Members
NBAA named the latest flight departments to achieve accreditation under its sustainable flight program which was established last year.
Environment
SAF Book-and-claim Touted for World Economic Forum
Private fliers heading to the World Economic Forum next week in Switzerland are being urged to use SAF book and claim to spur production.
Environment
Milan Linate Airport To Stock Continuous SAF Supplies
SEA Prime, which manages the private aviation infrastructure at Milan's airports, will how have continuous supplies of SAF at Linate.
Environment
PNBAA To Host SAF Educational Webinar on Thursday
The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association seeks to further educate its members on the benefits of SAF use.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct HQ Turns to Solar Power
The business aviation connectivity provider has installed a 1,200-panel solar farm at its Florida headquarters.
Environment
Jetcraft Goes Carbon-neutral Via Azzera Partnership
Jetcraft has removed 3,596 verified tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions through its partnership with Azzera.
