Environment

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

ZeroAvia Piper Malibu
Sep 25, 2020 - 10:21 AM
ZeroAvia Hydrogen Flight Paves Way to 2023 Service Entry
On September 24, ZeroAvia made a first hydrogen-powered flight with a six-seat Piper Malibu powered by its new hydrogen propulsion system.
Shell Refueller
Sep 24, 2020 - 10:17 AM
Shell, Neste Ink SAF Supply Agreement
Shell and Neste have signed a supply agreement that will provide Shell with its first European-produced sustainable aviation fuel.
VistaJet
Sep 23, 2020 - 12:06 PM
VistaJet Signs SAF Use Agreement
Global private aviation provider VistaJet has signed an agreement with SkyNRG, which will allow its customers to fly using SAF if they desire.
Heart Aerospace ES19 airliner
Sep 23, 2020 - 10:35 AM
Heart Unveils Electric Propulsion System for ES-19 Airliner
Sweden-based Heart says it will have the 19-seat, four-engine, fixed-wing aircraft ready to start commercial operations from the summer of 2026.
Sep 22, 2020 - 12:53 PM
Boeing Projects Sober View of Hydrogen, Electric Power
Safety and infrastructure considerations present big barriers to alternative power for airplanes, cautions BCA v-p of product development Mike Sinnett.
Airbus ZeroE blended wing concept
Sep 21, 2020 - 9:56 AM
Airbus Commits to Hydrogen Airliners Entering Service in 2035
Airbus unveiled three concepts for the aircraft, which could carry between 100 and 200 passengers on flights of up to around 2,000 nm.
Sep 18, 2020 - 9:14 AM
EBAA Survey Highlights Business Travel Expectations
More than half of responses to an EBAA survey see growth in business travel over the next five years, and many expect progress with electric aviation.
Universal Hydrogen
Sep 18, 2020 - 6:14 AM
Conversion Plan Set To Promote Early Switch to Hydrogen Fuel
Universal Hydrogen proposes converting Dash 8 and ATR 42 regional airliners to hydrogen power while avoiding the need for costly refueling infrastructure.
Sep 16, 2020 - 12:41 PM
Bizav SAF Summit Examines Increasing Supply and Demand
The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition) hosted its first Sustainable Business Aviation Fuels Summit this week.
Avfuel SAF tanker at ILG
Sep 15, 2020 - 4:33 PM
Avfuel Makes First Flight Department SAF Shipment
Avfuel delivered its first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on request from a corporate flight department last week.