Environment

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

Business jet fueling with SAF
Jul 26, 2022 - 12:18 PM
NATA, 4Air Introduce SAF Uplift Receipt Program
A new uplift receipt program introduced by NATA and 4Air will allow FBOs to issue customers formal receipts documenting their SAF usage.
Jul 25, 2022 - 12:43 PM
Gevo Acquires Land for Commercial SAF Facility
SAF pioneer Gevo will establish its first commercial production facility in South Dakota.
Jul 23, 2022 - 10:50 AM
Hydroplane Waitlisting Orders for Fuel Cell Powerplant
Hydroplane is bringing its hydrogen fuel cell powerplant to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to assess interest from aircraft builders.
Ampaire EEL hybrid-electric airplane
Jul 23, 2022 - 10:01 AM
Ampaire Flies Hybrid Electric EEL To Oshkosh
Ampaire's EEL completed the longest flight by a hybrid-electric aircraft when it was flown from California to Oshkosh.
GKN's H2Gear hydrogen-electric propulsion project.
Jul 21, 2022 - 4:16 AM
GKN Invests in Parallel Paths to Aviation Sustainability
The aerostructures and engine components group is applying two approaches to developing hydrogen propulsion, as well as supporting new electric aircraft.
Jul 21, 2022 - 4:14 AM
Boeing Becomes Founding Member of Energy Innovation Centre
The Sheffield region and Boeing continue their work together, this time focusing on sustainable aviation and SAF production.
Bombardier Global 7500 operated for charter with Elit'Avia on the airport ramp
Jul 20, 2022 - 12:37 PM
Elit’Avia Launches ‘Green’ Jet Card Program
The European charter provider Elit’Avia has introduced a new jet card program, called the “Elit’Avia Green Card,” offering carbon-neutral charter flights.
The Airlander 10 airship
Jul 20, 2022 - 11:00 AM
Collins Produces First Prototype Motor for Airlander 10
The Airlander 10 hybrid airship promises zero-emissions flight by 2030.
Jul 20, 2022 - 9:24 AM
P&W, Collins Team on Hybrid-Electric AAM Demonstrator
P&W and Collins are developing a hybrid-electric technology demonstrator for advanced air mobility vehicles.
Wisk CEO Gary Gysin
Jul 20, 2022 - 8:31 AM
Wisk Says Autonomous eVTOLs Will Transform City Mobility
The Boeing-backed company is building a four-passenger aircraft based on extensive flight testing of its Cora technology demonstrator.