Environment

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

Feb 14, 2023 - 4:56 PM
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.
Feb 9, 2023 - 1:16 PM
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.
Tim Obitts
Feb 8, 2023 - 1:15 PM
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.
Pipistrel has been working on concepts for electric-powered regional airliners.
Feb 8, 2023 - 5:45 AM
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.
Digital rendering of Heart Aerospace's ES-30 electric regional aircraft in flight
Feb 7, 2023 - 2:41 PM
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.
UK Farnborough Airport
Feb 3, 2023 - 12:26 PM
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.
Solar array at Safran facility
Feb 3, 2023 - 12:02 PM
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.
Rescued sea turtle
Feb 3, 2023 - 11:27 AM
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.
There is no planet B
Feb 1, 2023 - 9:36 AM
Flight-shaming: Challenging the Narrative
European business aviation operators have repeatedly been grappling with environmental activism but are fighting back with sustainability.
Green aircraft
Feb 1, 2023 - 8:46 AM
Mapping a Blueprint Toward Sustainability
Business aviation industry leaders advise looking holistically at sustainability, look at available resources, and "just start."