Environment

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

Jun 30, 2021 - 11:17 AM
World Fuel Offers Carbon Offsets as Rewards Option
World Fuel Services has introduced the purchase of carbon offsets as a points redemption option for its rewards program members.
SAF refueller
Jun 24, 2021 - 4:50 PM
Michigan FBO Joins the SAF Set
Premier Jet Services, an FBO at Detroit-area Oakland County International Airport, has become the first in the state to stock permanent supplies of SAF.
John Slattery GE
Jun 24, 2021 - 4:42 PM
GE’s Slattery Calls Hydrogen Power the ‘Real Nirvana’
Airlines believe in the “noble cause” of reducing carbon emissions, said GE Aviation CEO John Slattery.
Jun 22, 2021 - 11:41 AM
Study Eyes SAF Benefits in Meeting Environmental Goals
A new study published this week points to SAFs benefits besides lifecycle carbon emissions, and how they must be calculated into aviation's climate impact.
contrails
Jun 21, 2021 - 11:08 AM
SAF Lowers Contrail Formation by Up to 70%, Says NASA
Research says aircraft burning a 50/50 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend produce 50 to 70 percent fewer ice crystal contrails at cruising altitude.
Liebherr GM fuel cell
Jun 17, 2021 - 11:11 AM
Liebherr and GM To Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cells
General Motors’ Hydrotec technology would serve as the basis for a new integrated hydrogen fuel cell system for airliners.
Dassault Falcon 8X
Jun 15, 2021 - 12:03 PM
Dassault Gets Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
Dassault Aviation was among 300 European companies to be listed in the first edition of "Europe's Climate Leaders" released by the Financial Times.
Jun 14, 2021 - 11:44 AM
GE, Safran Launch Green Open-rotor Engine Development
The CFM Rise program aims to achieve a 20 percent improvement in fuel burn and emissions by 2035.
Signature SAF tanker
Jun 10, 2021 - 10:00 AM
Signature Adds SAF at Three More U.S. Locations
Signature Flight Support has increased its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) footprint to nine locations.
Jun 8, 2021 - 10:40 AM
Eurocontrol Calls SAF Distribution ‘a Crucial Issue’
Europe’s air traffic management agency has released a snapshot of airports that provide SAF on the continent.