Sustainability and Environment

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

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EASA Certifies Safran's 125-Kilowatt EngineUs 100 Electric Motor

Approval process took four years and established the European agency's special condition

Engines

February 4, 2025

FAA Approves ZeroAvia’s Certification Basis for Electric Propulsion System

ZeroAvia received a G-1 issue paper for the electric propulsion system

Engines

February 3, 2025

Avfuel Brings SAF to Northeast U.S. Via New Jersey

Vermont’s Heritage Aviation is the first customer to sign on

Sustainability and Environment

February 3, 2025

UK Expands Work To Launch Hydrogen-powered Air Transport

Civil Aviation Authority has launched the second round of its Hydrogen Challenge

Fuel

February 3, 2025

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Pratt & Whitney Hydrogen Engine Project Shows Promise of Steam Injection

Results of ARPA-e program showed 35% more efficiency and nearly elimination of nitrogen oxides

Engines

January 29, 2025

Europe’s Economy Faces Big Hit from Green Limits on Bizav

EBAA and GAMA say new report shows true costs of environmental restrictions

Regulations and Government

January 29, 2025

U.S. Treasury’s SAF Production Tax Rules Face Doubt

Detractors say longer span on tax incentives is needed

Fuel

January 28, 2025

Utah Partners with Beta To Launch AAM Operations

Beta will install electric aircraft charging stations in Utah

Regulations and Government

January 28, 2025

Embraer Hopes for Bright Skies Ahead with Solar Installation

Company aims for renewable energy at all sites by 2030

Sustainability and Environment

January 23, 2025

Western Aircraft Joins Goodrich Deicing Service Network

Designation expands deicing service offerings

Sustainability and Environment

January 22, 2025

Plantation Established in Australia for SAF Feedstock

Oilseed crop pongamia could provide a stable raw material supply

Sustainability and Environment

January 21, 2025

Aviation Orgs Urge Congress To Extend Clean Fuel Credit

Orgs say 10 years is necessary to ensure market certainty

Sustainability and Environment

January 16, 2025

Simplifying sustainability

AIN 2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit, East – Sustainability, moderated by Curt Epstein, Editor, AIN Media Group

Sustainability and Environment

January 16, 2025

Jet Aviation Adds Basel Headquarters to SAF Supply Locations

The company was the first to bring SAF to Switzerland starting in 2020

Sustainability and Environment

January 13, 2025

Airbus Taps BAE For Micro-Hybridization Energy Storage

Concept involves "supporting role" for batteries during some operational phases

Engines

January 13, 2025

EASA Releases Rotorcraft Noise Software and Database

Tools can be freely downloaded for use by companies and organizations

Rotorcraft

January 7, 2025

Another California Airport Joining the SAF Set

Green fuel to be offered by ACI Jet, the lone FBO on the field

Sustainability and Environment

January 6, 2025

Pipistrel Advances Hydrogen, Hybrid, and Electric Power Options

Textron eAviation subsidiary has long been deep into propulsion R&D

Engines

January 6, 2025

Fueling the Future: Engine Makers Bet on Hydrogen Power

Hydrogen fuel prospects spark engine innovations

Engines

January 6, 2025

French Start-up Beyond Aero Gets Backing for Hydrogen Bizjet

No major business aviation OEMs have yet committed to hydrogen propulsion

Engines

January 6, 2025