Environment

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

Sustainable Composites
Jul 21, 2020 - 8:15 AM
UK Collaboration Eyes Sustainable Composites
Despite the aerospace industry's high rate of aluminum aircraft recycling, use of composites is adding a layer of complexity to that effort.
Jul 20, 2020 - 4:55 PM
Sustainability Requires a Multi-faceted Approach
All segments of aviation agree, there is not one magic bullet for solving the industry's carbon emissions quandary.
Faradair's Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft
Jul 16, 2020 - 11:37 AM
Faradair Establishes Duxford HQ for Hybrid Electric STOL
UK startup Faradair is developing the BEHA aircraft with hybrid-electric propulsion, transitioning to all-electric once technology and regulations permit.
VoltAero Cassio
Jul 15, 2020 - 12:53 PM
KinectAir Makes Plans To Operate VoltAero's Electric Cassio
KinectAir says it intends to be a launch customer for VoltAero's Cassio electric fixed-wing aircraft for its planned charter network.
Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2
Jul 15, 2020 - 10:41 AM
Electric Aircraft Maker Bye Raises $10M for eFlyers
Bye Aerospace aims to have its two-seat eFlyer all-electric aircraft ready to enter service in 2021, followed by the four-seat eFlyer 4.
Jul 10, 2020 - 7:24 AM
Electric Aircraft Symposium Set To Go Ahead Online
From July 28 to 30, the Electric Aircraft Symposium will focus on both eVTOL models and electric fixed-wing aircraft.
HyPoint hydrogen fuel cells
Jul 10, 2020 - 5:47 AM
HyPoint Advances Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Electric Aircraft
HyPoint says it will have a 150 kW hydrogen fuel system ready to deliver for an eVTOL or electric fixed-wing aircraft by early 2022.
UDRI researcher examining SAF sample
Jul 6, 2020 - 4:48 PM
ASTM Approves New Sustainable Jet Fuel Process
A new process that provides a renewable fuel component earlier in the fuel refining procedure has been approved by ASTM, the governing body on fuel safety.
Jul 1, 2020 - 2:11 PM
IATA, Green Lobby at Odds over New Baseline for Corsia
ICAO’s decision to change the baseline date for Corsia’s emissions calculation has drawn condemnation from environmentalists but applause from airlines.
Farnborough 2018
Jul 1, 2020 - 9:49 AM
Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual with FIA Connect
FIA Connect will feature a busy program of webinars and conferences, as well as a Meet the Buyer event and online meetings for young people.