Environment

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

Computer rendering of two zero emission hydrogen-powered business jets, identified by labeling on aircraft as H2GEAR, shown in flight
Apr 28, 2022 - 11:20 AM
EasyJet partners with GKN Aerospace on Hydrogen Power
European low-fare carrier EasyJet has agreed to support GKN’s H2JET and H2GEAR hydrogen power programs.
Pipistrel Velis electric airplane
Apr 28, 2022 - 2:50 AM
Pipistrel Seeking To Fly Electric Velis Trainer Under New FAA Rules
Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.
Hyfly hydrogen-powered proof-of-concept prototype airplane
Apr 27, 2022 - 4:36 PM
Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023
Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.
Electric-powered Diamond eDA40 training airplane
Apr 27, 2022 - 4:23 PM
Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion
The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.
Refinery quality manager examining flask of SAF
Apr 26, 2022 - 3:40 PM
Industry Coalition Urges Action on SAF Tax Legislation
A broad-based coalition consisting of nearly 80 aviation stakeholders is urging Congress to enact a blender's tax to spur SAF investment.
World Energy's Paramount Refinery
Apr 25, 2022 - 12:22 PM
World Energy To Upgrade Sustainable Fuel Refinery
World Energy is renovating its sustainable fuel refinery in Paramount, California, which upon completion in 2025 will massively increase its output.
NASA X-57 electric aircraft demonstrator in flight
Apr 25, 2022 - 11:35 AM
NASA To Install Batteries in e-Aircraft Demonstrator
NASA’s electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 “Maxwell,” is nearing the end of ground tests and being prepared for the installation of batteries.
Ross Aviation's Fresno, California FBO
Apr 22, 2022 - 12:12 PM
Bizav Firms Receive NATA Sustainability Certification
Ross Aviation and Duncan Aviation are two of the latest companies to receive certfication under NATA's new Sustainabiilty Standard for Aviation Businesses.
Titan Aviation Fuel truck refuels business jet on the ramp at Wilson Air Center in Charlotte
Apr 22, 2022 - 11:13 AM
Wilson Air Launches Titan Fuels' Carbon-offset Program
Titan Aviation Fuels has unveiled a carbon-offset program via its FBO network—with Wilson Air Center facilities as the launch FBOs—using Terrapass credits.
Solar panel array at Clay Lacy Aviation in Van Nuys, California
Apr 22, 2022 - 10:48 AM
EPA Recognizes Clay Lacy's Sustainability Efforts
California-based Clay Lacy Aviation has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership.