Environment

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

Digital rendering of Lilium Pioneer Edition eVTOL in flight over city
Dec 5, 2022 - 7:57 AM
Private Aviation Group Volare To Operate Lilium eVTOL Aircraft
Volare will buy up to 20 of the Pioneer Edition executive version of the Lilium Jet and will operate charter flights in the UK and provide maintenance.
Vports vertiport
Dec 1, 2022 - 10:49 AM
VPorts To Launch Québec-Syracuse Air Mobility Corridor
Vports is planning an international AAM corridor for electric aircraft between Quebec and Syracuse, New York.
Jet Aviation’s Dubai World Central FBO and maintenance facility offers line and base maintenance and FBO services to a growing customer base.
Dec 1, 2022 - 1:52 AM
Jet Aviation’s Middle East Operation Focuses on Customers
The company is exploring sustainable options for its clientele, such as providing SAF in the region
Airbus's final assembly line for the A350 widebody airliner in Toulouse, France.
Nov 30, 2022 - 7:13 AM
Airbus CEO Sees Ongoing Supply Chain Pressure For Aerospace
At briefing with European industry group ASD, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said supply chain problems will last for at least another year.
jet engine
Nov 29, 2022 - 10:37 AM
EPA Revises Emissions Rules for Large Jet Engines
A new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes particle matter standards for most jet engines.
The most recent Farnborough International Airshow was held in July 2022.
Nov 29, 2022 - 7:20 AM
UK Aerospace Industry Raises Concerns over Political Instability
Member companies of the ADS group say the UK lacks clear political leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges to the industry's competitiveness.
The Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electrics project aims to improve fuel efficiency on narrowbody airliners by 25 percent.
Nov 29, 2022 - 6:00 AM
Funding Approved for Hybrid-electric Geared Turbofan
MTU, Pratt & Whitney, Collins, Airbus and GKN are working together on the Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-Electric project.
Side of business jet with engine reflected on the surface
Nov 28, 2022 - 12:35 PM
IADA, 4Air Establish Carbon Footprint Deal
Through a new partnership, IADA member customers will receive exclusive environmental assessments through sustainability solutions provider 4Air.
Rolls-Royce and EasyJet have tested a concept demonstrator for a hydrogen propulsion system at Boscombe Down in the UK.
Nov 28, 2022 - 5:40 AM
EasyJet and Rolls-Royce Test Hydrogen Propulsion System
The low-cost airline an the aircraft engines group have completed
Atlantic Aviation SAF Tanker
Nov 25, 2022 - 10:46 AM
Atlantic Aviation Increases SAF Supplies to Colorado
Atlantic Aviation now has continous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel at all four of its Colorado FBO locations.