Environment

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

World Fuel Services refueling at Paris-Le Bourget Airport
Sep 1, 2022 - 12:15 PM
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.
Aug 30, 2022 - 12:47 PM
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.
Sustainable aviation fuel tanker truck
Aug 23, 2022 - 1:06 PM
Oregon FBO First in State to Offer SAF
Hillsboro Aviation near Portland, Oregon, is the first service provider in the state to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.
Sustainable aviation fuel tanker at loading rack.
Aug 22, 2022 - 12:45 PM
Environmental Defense Fund Issues New SAF Handbook
The Environmental Defense Fund has published a new handbook urging "high-integrity" sustainable aviation fuel adoption.
Production engineer examining flask of sustainable aviation fuel
Aug 17, 2022 - 1:39 PM
Aviation Groups Cheer SAF Credit Law Signing
Aviation groups including NBAA and NATA are applauding President Biden’s signing into law of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 yesterday.
Aug 15, 2022 - 1:08 PM
House Clears Way for SAF Blender's Tax Credit
House approves SAF blender's tax credits as part of passage of Inflation Reduction Act.
Signature Flight Support Fuel truck alongside a business jet on the airport ramp in Vail, Colorado
Aug 3, 2022 - 1:46 PM
Signature Location Earns 1st NATA Sustainability Tier 3 Nod
Signature's Vail Valley Jet Center is the first aviation facility to receive Tier 3 recognition under NATA's new sustainability standard.
VerdeGo Aero's VH-3 generator has a power rating of 185 kW.
Aug 1, 2022 - 6:54 AM
Pratt & Whitney Teams With Hybrid-Electric Specialist VerdeGo Aero
Raytheon's investment in VerdeGo Aero launches a hybrid-electric propulsion collaboration between the start-up and aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney.
Aerial view of Neste fuel tanks
Jul 28, 2022 - 11:24 AM
Neste To Buy Irish SAF Feedstock Provider
Neste's latest addition to its global feedstock network will be Ireland-based Walco Foods.
Jul 27, 2022 - 12:31 PM
Air Charter Association Joins UK Zero Emissions Think Tank
The Air Charter Association has been invited to join a UK task force on achieving zero-emissions flight.