Environment

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

Sun Air Jets SAF Tanker
Feb 12, 2021 - 10:22 AM
California FBO Sun Air Jets Starts Permanent SAF Supply
Sun Air Jets in Southern California has joined the handful of FBOs committed to offering a permanent supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Pipistrel
Feb 12, 2021 - 9:31 AM
Electric Miniliner Concept Could Connect Smaller Communities
Slovenian electric aircraft pioneer Pipistrel is working on plans for a 20-seat regional airliner that would need no more than 3,280 feet of runway.
Airbus ZeroE
Feb 11, 2021 - 8:42 AM
Group Seeks Creation of Hydrogen ‘Ecosystem’ at Paris Airports
Airbus, Air France-KLM, Groupe ADP, and the Paris Region have begun accepting expressions of interest to build hydrogen “hubs” at Paris airports.
Solar grid on Clay Lacy Aviation hangar
Feb 10, 2021 - 4:33 PM
California Airports Continue Solar Energy Trend
With sustainability becoming a major focus in business aviation, more hangar keepers are turning to solar energy to power their operations.
Archer eVTOL
Feb 10, 2021 - 8:26 AM
United Unveils Plans for eVTOL Aircraft Airport Shuttle Rides
United Airlines and its partner Mesa Airlines have provisionally agreed to buy up to 200 of Archer Aviation's four-passenger, all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
Feb 5, 2021 - 1:07 PM
NetJets Buys Share in Sustainable Fuel Company
Fractional aircraft provider NetJets has purchased a stake in WasteFuel, a company that aims to convert landfill waste into sustainable aviation fuel.
Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engine on test stand
Feb 1, 2021 - 12:19 PM
Rolls-Royce Runs 100% SAF on Pearl 700 Bizjet Engine
Rolls-Royce has successfully conducted its first tests on a business jet engine using 100 percent SAF.
CO2
Feb 1, 2021 - 11:22 AM
Study Pinpoints Green Benefits of SatNav Over North Atlantic
Plotting transoceanic routes based on most efficient air distances will result in fuel savings and a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Lilium Florida vertiport
Jan 28, 2021 - 8:32 AM
Lilium To Expand Planned Florida eVTOL Network
Lilium is partnering with infrastructure group Ferrovial to build a network of vertiports across Florida to support commercial eVTOL aircraft operations
Jan 28, 2021 - 8:00 AM
New Company To Help Bizav Reach Environment Goals
4AIR, a new company aimed at helping aircraft operators and customers offset or reduce their emissions of carbon dioxide has launched.