Environment

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

Jul 14, 2021 - 11:09 AM
Boeing Partners with SkyNRG on Sustainable Fuel Initiative
Collaboration among Boeing, SkyNRG, and SkyNRG Americas will lead to more availability of SAF globally and use by the airframer for its own operations.
Jul 13, 2021 - 12:44 PM
Joby Teams with JetBlue, Signature on Carbon Credits
Joby Aviation is joining forces with JetBlue and Signature Flight Support to establish carbon credits for flights using green electric and hydrogen.
Heart Aerospace ES-19
Jul 13, 2021 - 11:23 AM
United Airlines Backs Heart's Plans For Electric Regional Airliner
Heart Aerospace now says it has commitments for more than 400 of its ES-19 electric aircraft, which will carry 19 passengers up to around 250 miles.
Fueling at Farnborough
Jul 12, 2021 - 12:58 PM
UK's Farnborough Airport Now Stocking SAF
London-area business aviation hub Farnborough Airport is the latest UK gateway to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.
Million Air Burbank
Jul 8, 2021 - 3:02 PM
Million Air Burbank Now Stocking SAF
Million Air has become the latest FBO chain to offer continually available sustainable aviation fuel, starting with its Burbank, California location.
Jul 8, 2021 - 2:30 PM
IATA To Update its Long-term CO2 Reduction Target
The airline trade body points to CORSIA and SAF as key short-term solutions to address airlines’ CO2 emissions.
Safran engine on test stand
Jul 7, 2021 - 11:56 AM
Safran Moves Ahead with SAF Testing For Helicopter Engines
Safran’s helicopter engine division is reporting advances in its adoption of sustainable aviation fuel.
Shell SAF transporter
Jul 1, 2021 - 4:17 PM
Rolls-Royce, Shell Team on Decarbonization Goals
Rolls-Royce and Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that outlines their support for decarbonization of the aviation industry.
IAG Cargo
Jun 30, 2021 - 2:52 PM
UK Jet Zero Council Funds Zero Emissions Infrastructure R&D
The Jet Zero Council has provided additional funding for work to develop infrastructure to support electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft at UK airports.
Jun 30, 2021 - 12:31 PM
University Researchers Turn Plastic into Jet-A
Researchers at Washington State University say they have developed a process for turning waste plastics into jet fuel.