Environment

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

Aircraft

Boeing Pushes Zero-impact over Zero Emissions

Boeing's chief strategy officer Marc Allen sees a limited role for hydrogen propulsion in aviation's green future and won't reverse supersonic withdrawal.
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Airlines

JetBlue Takes Holistic Approach to Sustainability

Recently adding its 41st company to its investment portfolio, JetBlue Ventures stands at the center of the airline’s sustainability strategy.
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Environment

Sheltair and Avfuel To Provide SAF for NBAA-BACE

Two truckloads of the fuel will be used for aircraft arriving for the show at Orlando Executive Airport.
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Environment

Honeywell Unveils New SAF Production Technology

Honeywell has developed technology that will allow ethanol to be converted into sustainable aviation fuel, opening up new abundant feedstocks.
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Environment

Atlantic Aviation Earns Top Tier NATA Sustainability Certifications

All four of Atlantic Aviation's FBOs in Colorado have achieved top tier certification under NATA's Green Aviation Business Sustainability Standard.
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Environment

Business Aviation Organizations Cheer ICAO's Net-zero Goals

ICAO's asperational goal setting for net-zero aviation emissions by 2050 is met with applause from the private and GA alphabet organizations.
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Environment

Unleaded Avgas: FAA Approves Fleet, EPA Preps Regs

The FAA authorized all piston aircraft to use unleaded avgas, while the EPA is taking steps to phase out lead in fuels for aircraft with piston engines.
ATC

Eco-performance of Europe’s Air Traffic Mgmt Lagging

Europe’s air navigation service providers generally failed to meet last year’s environmental targets for air traffic management, according to a new report.
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Environment

Atlantic Aviation To Sponsor SAF Book-and-claim at NBAA

Atlantic Aviation will cover the SAF premium for all jet-A purchased at its KORL and KMCO facilities during NBAA through book-and-claim.
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Environment

Rolls-Royce Welcomes Sustainable Research Opportunity

Rolls-Royce and other manufactures stand to share in more than $700 million in research grants from the European Union's Clean Aviation Program.
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Environment

Researchers Unlock New Abundant SAF Feedstock

A team of researchers have developed a process to convert previously unusable lignin into a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel.
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Charter & Fractional

4Air To Offer Carbon Offsetting to ACA Members

Member companies of the Air Charter Association will have access to four, carbon-offsetting schemes under partnership with 4Air.
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Aircraft

Textron, ZeroAvia Team on Caravan Hydrogen Conversions

Under a new partnership, Textron Aviation will electrify its Cessna Grand Caravans using the ZeroAvia ZA600 hydrogen-electric propulsion system.
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Environment

ZenithJet Adds Greenhouse Gas Accounting

Aviation consultancy ZenithJet's greenhouse gas accounting quantifies direct and indirect emissions throughout a company or organization.
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Airlines

IATA Demands ICAO States Back Net Zero Carbon Commitments

IATA's director general Willie Walsh said the 41st ICAO Assembly will be a failure it doesn't end with agreement and government action over net zero goals.
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Environment

Bizav Groups Release Policy Principles on Sustainability

In the run-up to a triennial ICAO meeting, business aviation groups have released policy principles to guide long-term carbon emissions reductions.
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Aircraft

Boeing Marks Opening of Its Washington Additive Facility

Boeing held an opening ceremony for its new 3D printing facility in Auburn, Washington, on September 23.
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Environment

MEBAA Chief Sounds Alarm on Environmental Campaign Against Bizav

The Middle East is a vital cog in the global business aviation industry because of high VVIP aircraft numbers.
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Environment

Atlantic Aviation Ups SAF Supply for UN Conference

With Aspen, Colorado playing host to the UN Mountain Partnership Global Meeting, Atlantic Aviation is bringing in extra SAF to meet anticipated demand.
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Environment

Bombardier To Highlight Sustainability at Québec Airshow

Bombardier will be a major sponsor and exhibitor at this weekend's inaugural Volaria Airshow in Québec.
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Environment

Directional Aviation Invests in Green Crude Producer

Directional Aviation's investment in Alder Fuels is also aimed at transparently documenting sustainable aviation fuel production and its use.
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Environment

Raytheon Unit Awarded FAA Contract for WAAS Upgrades

The 10-year FAA WAAS contract with Raytheon Intelligence & Space has a total value of $375 million.
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Aircraft

Heart Unveils Plans for 30-seat Electric Regional Airliner

Air Canada and Saab are investing in the Swedish start-up's plans to bring the 30-seat ES-30 model to market in 2028.
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Environment

Aemetis on Track for SAF Plant Construction

Renewable fuels producer Aemetis is on schedule to begin procurement for the start of construction of its Riverbank, California, sustainable fuel facility.
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Aircraft

United Airlines Invests in Eve, Signs for 200 eVTOL Aircraft

A $15 million investment by United Airlines in Eve Air Mobility accompanies a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft.
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Environment

EBAA Touts Bizav's Role in Sustainability Development

With discussions of govermentmental regulations on private jet avation in Europe, the European Business Aviation Association warns of consequences.
Environment

Gulfstream Notches Another Sustainability Honor

The Business Intelligence Group recognized Gulfstream Aerospace with its Sustainability Leadership Award.
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Environment

GAMI Secures Piston Fleet Approval for Unleaded Avgas

The FAA, which gave fleet approvals for use of GAMI's G100UL in piston aircraft, plans to use the same review process for other unleaded candidates.
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Environment

Bolen Calls for an End to Shaming Bizjet Use

Responding to an opinion piece calling for increased levies on business jets, Bolen reminded that business jets are an essential transportation tool.
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Airports

Brisbane First Aussie Airport with Electronic Refueler

Air bp has introduced an all-electric refueling truck for customers lifting jet-A1 at Brisbane Airport (YBBN) in Australia.
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