Environment

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

Aug 25, 2021 - 11:47 AM
Jetex announced this week that it is now stocking a permanent supply of sustainable aviation fuel produced by TotalEnergies at its Paris Le Bourget FBO.
Ampaire EEL testbed
Aug 24, 2021 - 11:54 AM
Ampaire has begun demo flights of its hybrid-electric EEL in the UK as part of government-backed trials to advance sustainable aviation technologies.
Rolls-Royce Indianapolis
Aug 17, 2021 - 12:09 PM
Rolls-Royce North America has completed a $500 million modernization program at its Indianapolis campus, where it manufacturers aircraft engines.
Aug 17, 2021 - 11:42 AM
Highlighting benefits of winglets, Tarmarck Kinginsmith tells ICAO forum sustainability efforts should consider a range of technologies.
Avfuel-branded SAF refueler
Aug 16, 2021 - 10:41 AM
Aircraft maintenance plan provider JSSI is aligning with fuel distributor Avfuel to help its clients meet their environmental sustainability goals.
Embraer electric Ipanema
Aug 13, 2021 - 12:35 PM
Embraer has outlined a multi-faceted plan to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040 and to focus on diversity.
Aug 10, 2021 - 11:11 AM
Tamarack Aerospace has joined the ICAO Global Coalition for Sustainable Aviation, which brings stakeholders together to help reduce carbon emissions.
SAF tanker and jet
Aug 9, 2021 - 5:12 PM
Del Monte Aviation, an FBO at California’s Monterey Regional Airport, is now providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its customers.
Lilium
Aug 2, 2021 - 10:32 AM
Azul has agreed to buy 220 all-electric Lilium Jets, but it is not the only airline with intentions to operate eVTOL aircraft in commercial service.
Jul 30, 2021 - 12:00 PM
Gulfstream is the first company to receive the National Aeronautic Association’s “Sustainable Wings” certification for an SAF-fueled record-setting flight.