Environment

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

Nov 24, 2020 - 10:34 AM
World Fuel Rolls Out New Jet Fuel Carbon Offset Program
World Fuel Services has rolled out an enhanced carbon offset program that makes it easier for flight departments and FBOs to meet their carbon targets.
Embraer electric Ipanema
Nov 20, 2020 - 8:29 AM
Embraer and Energy Group EDP Team on Electric Aircraft
Energy group EDP is acquiring energy storage and battery charging technologies that will support Embraer's light electric aircraft program.
Nov 20, 2020 - 8:04 AM
TOP FLIGHTS AWARDS NOMINEES: Sustainability
Sustainability in aviation is a critical topic despite reduced flying activity during the Covid pandemic.
Nov 19, 2020 - 9:11 AM
New Focus on SAF in UK's 'Green Industrial Revolution'
The UK government is investing almost $28 million to encourage development of sustainable aviation fuel use.
Nov 16, 2020 - 12:36 PM
Comments Critical of EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal
The majority of comments about the U.S. EPA's proposed rule to control and set standards for turbine airplane emissions said the intended rule falls short.
SAF tanker at airport
Nov 12, 2020 - 11:42 AM
WEF Report Examines SAF Needs
A newly-released report from the World Economic Forum says that a transition to carbon-neutral flying is possible.
Rolls-Royce Trent
Nov 12, 2020 - 7:11 AM
Rolls-Royce To Test 100 Percent SAF in UltraFan Demonstrator
UK engine maker Rolls-Royce aims to show that its current engines can run safely on pure SAF.
Tecnam P-Volt
Oct 27, 2020 - 4:12 AM
Rolls-Royce and Tecnam Develop Electric Commuter Airliner
Tecnam's nine-passenger, all-electric P-Volt is set to enter commercial service during the second half of the 2020s, according to the Italian manufacturer.
Oct 26, 2020 - 3:15 PM
New Airline Agreements Keep the SAF Flowing
ANA and Alaska Airlines are among the latest to announce sustainable aviation fuel-related deals.
Gulfstream SAF badge
Oct 22, 2020 - 12:35 PM
SAF Weighs Heavily in Gulfstream's Sustainability Efforts
Gulfstream noted in its sustainability webinar yesterday that it has received more than 1.2 million gallons of SAF since March 2016.