Environment

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

SAF
Feb 1, 2023 - 7:30 AM
Europe's Leap Forward in Sustainability
Despite the prevalent flight-shaming, Europe is taking a comprehensive approach to sustainability.
World Energy Sustainable Fuel Plant in Paramount, California
Jan 30, 2023 - 11:29 AM
Honeywell Receives First SAF Shipment at Phoenix Campus
Engine and ground equipment manufacturer Honeywell will begin using SAF at its Phoenix engine campus after receiving its first delivery.
Jan 24, 2023 - 12:55 PM
Australian Government Funds Plans To Electrify Aircraft
Dovetail Electric Aviation received an AUD$3 million grant from the Australian government to convert turboprop aircraft to electric propulsion.
Samples of SAF in testing lab
Jan 20, 2023 - 10:26 AM
Singapore To Launch SAF Offtake Study
To boost its competitiveness as a global sustainable air travel hub, Singapore is looking to develop the framework to have permanent SAF supplies.
ZeroAvia's Dornier 228 hydrogen-electric prototype airplane first flight
Jan 19, 2023 - 11:57 AM
ZeroAvia Achieves First Flight with Hydrogen-powered Airliner
ZeroAvia's hydrogen-powered Dornier 228 flew for the first time on Thursday.
100LL avgas being dispensed into piston aircraft wing tanks
Jan 19, 2023 - 9:58 AM
Genav Groups Caution EPA on Transition from Leaded Avgas
In comments to the EPA's proposed endangerment finding on leaded avgas, seven general aviation groups cautioned on need for safe transition to unleaded.
Jan 18, 2023 - 12:12 PM
NASA, Boeing To Fly Truss-braced-wing Demonstrator in 2028
The Sustainable Flight Demonstrator partnership between Boeing and NASA aims to cut fuel burn in narrowbody aircraft by 30 percent.
business jets lined up on ramp
Jan 18, 2023 - 11:15 AM
Bizav Organizations Refute WEF Flight Emissions Claims
EBAA, NBAA, and NATA have co-signed a statement disputing Greenpeace's claims of huge numbers of private aircraft heading to the World Economic Forum.
hangar with solar panels
Jan 17, 2023 - 11:56 AM
NBAA Honors Latest Sustainable Flight Department Members
NBAA named the latest flight departments to achieve accreditation under its sustainable flight program which was established last year.
Business jet fueling with SAF
Jan 13, 2023 - 1:30 PM
SAF Book-and-claim Touted for World Economic Forum
Private fliers heading to the World Economic Forum next week in Switzerland are being urged to use SAF book and claim to spur production.