Environment

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

Bombardier's EcoJet design model
Sep 23, 2022 - 12:48 PM
Bombardier To Highlight Sustainability at Québec Airshow
Bombardier will be a major sponsor and exhibitor at this weekend's inaugural Volaria Airshow in Québec.
Ramp at Aspen-Pitken County Airport with business jets
Sep 23, 2022 - 10:31 AM
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.
biomass being processed for refinement into sustainable aviation fuel
Sep 16, 2022 - 11:53 AM
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.
digital rendering of Heart Aerospace's 30-seat ES-30 in flight
Sep 15, 2022 - 12:18 PM
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.
Airplane landing in an austere environment at Tenzin-Hillary Airport in Lukla, Nepal,
Sep 15, 2022 - 10:14 AM
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.
Aemetis' ethanol production facility in Keyes, California
Sep 13, 2022 - 10:46 AM
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.
Digital rendering of eVTOL aircraft with United Airlines livery paint scheme
Sep 8, 2022 - 8:46 AM
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.
Gulfstream G700 in flight (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Sep 7, 2022 - 11:39 AM
Gulfstream Notches Another Sustainability Honor
The Business Intelligence Group recognized Gulfstream Aerospace with its Sustainability Leadership Award.
Sep 7, 2022 - 11:15 AM
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.
George Braly, co-founder GAMI
Sep 2, 2022 - 9:43 AM
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.