Environment
News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.
The Air Transport Action Group issued a declaration today stating that global civil aviation operations will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The airline trade body admits that the new target will be a ‘huge challenge’ and will need the support of all stakeholders, including governments.
GE Aviation and MagniX win contracts to perform ground and flight demonstrations with $253.4 million in grants from NASA.
The Switzerland-based Climate Jet Club now offers its users a way to remove their CO2 emissions from the environment.
Franco-Italian airframer ATR will assess hydrogen to power its turboprops, but it cautions the fuel might not be a feasible solution for most customers.
Thursday’s online 2021 Business Aviation Sustainability Summit Kick-Off brought together U.S. government experts to discuss SAF production efforts.
Helicopter operator CHC has completed the first flight of a Sikorsky S-92 on sustainable aviation fuel.
The European aerospace group is stepping up research efforts with two new programs centered on improving the efficiency of aircraft wings.
Airbus announced that by November, all aircraft from its U.S. manufacturing facility in Alabama will be delivered with sustainable aviation fuel.
Sun Air Jets carbon offset program is administered through a new partnership with Terrapass.
