Environment

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

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Airbus Helicopters Unveils Bluecopter Demonstrator

Based on EC135 light twin, eco-demonstrator helicopter explores single-engine operations for reduced fuel burn.

Environment

July 7, 2015

United Takes $30 Million Stake in Biofuels Firm

Airline plans to participate in as many as five projects near its hubs

Environment

July 1, 2015

Boeing, Embraer To Collaborate on ecoDemonstrator Tests

Plans call for an Embraer airplane to fly ecoDemonstrator trials next year

Aircraft

June 30, 2015

NBAA Updates 'Quiet Flying' Guidelines

The new program supplants the original 1967 noise abatement procedure.

Environment

June 29, 2015

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EPA Sets Stage To Regulate Aircraft GHG Emissions

EPA releases an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeking input on an aircraft emissions standard.

Environment

June 10, 2015

Swiss Firms Have Key Roles in Solar Impulse Project

ABB, Omega, Schindler, Swisscom and Swiss Re have experts contributing to the high-tech Solar Impulse

Environment

May 16, 2015

Web-based Helo Noise-tracking System Goes Live in L.A.

Allows Los Angeles Basin residents to review and identify helicopter operations and file a noise complaint about them.

Airports

April 6, 2015

Bizav Urged To Submit Emissions-reduction Initiatives

Air Transport Action Group will showcase 100 "most enterprising, innovative, or interesting case studies” to reduce aircraft CO2 emissions.

Environment

April 1, 2015

Boeing 757 ecoDemonstrator Takes Flight

Pair of proving flights show operational readiness for latest round of testing

Environment

March 18, 2015

GAMA Joins Group To Urge Sensible Environmental Regs

GAMA to work with ATAG as ICAO develops aviation environmental standards in 2016.

Environment

February 23, 2015

Airbus, Suppliers Eye Wider Use of More-electric Systems

Fuel cell could replace APU, ram air turbine in future

Aircraft

February 13, 2015

Boeing Concludes Latest Round of EcoDemonstrator Trials

Testing with 787 flight test article ZA004 deemed a success

Aircraft

December 18, 2014

Boeing Conducts World’s First Flight with ‘Green Diesel’

787 ecoDemonstrator flies with vegetable oil- and animal fat-based biofuel.

Environment

December 3, 2014

Europe’s Aerospace Research Program Enters Demo Phase

Clean Sky 2 awarded $5 billion budget for 2014 to 2024

Environment

November 27, 2014

Canada, UK, Airlines Complete Oceanic Flight Profile Testing

Nav Canada, UK NATS and Air France completed a flight series designed to test optimal flight profiles over the North Atlantic.

Environment

October 21, 2014

FuelerLinx Enhances Tankering Calculator

The fuel pricing provider adds new functionality to its software system aimed at saving users money.

Environment

October 5, 2014

Air BP’s Eagle Tank Takes Fuel Where It’s Needed

The fuel supplier is introducing its new self-contained portable fueling system to the South American market.

Environment

August 13, 2014

The Future of Airliners is Electric

The Future of Airliners is Electric

Aircraft

July 15, 2014

World Fuel’s BaseOps To Launch Flight Planning Portal

World Fuel also promotes iPhone-enabled AvPOS payment software

Environment

May 22, 2014

Air BP Supporting Operations World Cup Kick-off

Brazil airports are preparing for the FIFA World Cup in June.

Environment

May 21, 2014