Environment

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

A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 is set to make the first transatlantic flight running on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
Dec 20, 2022 - 5:04 AM
Aviation Climate Taskforce Will Fund Decarbonization Projects
Ten major airlines are backing a not-for-profit group deploying funds to accelerate research and development projects aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
Hill Aircraft FBO at Atlanta's Fulton County Executive Airport
Dec 19, 2022 - 12:47 PM
Hill Aircraft To Be First Georgia FBO To Offer SAF
Hill Aircraft, an FBO at Altanta's Fulton County Executive Airport, will be the first in Georgia to offer sustainable aviation fuel.
Gulfstream G650 and fuel tanker on airport ramp in front of Gulfstream hangar
Dec 19, 2022 - 11:43 AM
Gulfstream G650 Flies on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Savannah-based Gulfstream flew one of its G650s last week with its Rolls-Royce BR725 engines powered by 100 percent SAF.
Neste SAF fuel tanker with lift refueling airliner under wing
Dec 15, 2022 - 11:50 AM
SAF Production Proliferates But Aviation Has a Long Way To Go
New data released by IATA charts the projected rise in output of sustainable aviation fuel, but the group says more investment is needed to meet demand.
Air New Zealand is evaluating four electric and hybrid-electric aircraft including (from top left clockwise): Eviation's Alice, VoltAero's Cassio 330, Beta Technologies' Alia 250 and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions' planned hydrogen conversion of the Britten Norman Islander.
Dec 15, 2022 - 6:32 AM
Air New Zealand Signals Next Steps To Decarbonize Fleet
The carrier plans to acquire up to 23 electric or hybrid-electric aircraft and is now working with four manufacturers to replace turboprop commuters.
Blade helicopters at heliport in NYC, one coming in for landing
Dec 14, 2022 - 1:30 PM
New York Governor Urged To Veto Helicopter Noise Bill
New York's "Stop The Chop" act would unleash torrent of civil suits against helicopter operators.
LanzaJet's new SAF production facility in Soperton, Georgia
Dec 13, 2022 - 4:35 PM
LanzaJet Announces Milestone in SAF Plant Construction
Sustainable fuel technology pioneer LanzaJet is nearing completion of its Georgia facility which will bring SAF production to the U.S. East Coast.
Researchers at Virginia Tech conduct aircraft engine testing
Dec 13, 2022 - 10:38 AM
Engine Makers Team on Contamination Research
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce participate in Virginia Tech program studying the impact of environmental contaminants on aircraft engines.
view of runway 25R at Brussels National Airport with airliners parked at gates in background
Dec 12, 2022 - 5:02 PM
Belgium’s Noise and Emissions Tax Includes Bizjets
Belgium is imposing taxes on noise and emissions of aircraft, including business jets, operating short-hop flights to or from Brussels Airport.
Airbus UpNext morphing wing Cessna Citation VII demonstrator on airport ramp
Dec 12, 2022 - 12:38 PM
Airbus Set To Fly Morphing Wing Testbed
Airbus expects to start flight testing early next year of a Cessna Citation VII demonstrator that will be used to test new wing technologies.