Environment

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

Business Jet being refueled with SAF in Zurich
Jan 20, 2020 - 12:23 PM
A demonstration to raise awareness of sustainable aviation fuel was held this morning at Switzerland's Zurich Airport ahead of the WEF in nearby Davos.
Jan 20, 2020 - 10:22 AM
The UAE’s national airline promises to increase the use of SAF while the European Commission pledges legislation to stimulate uptake of biofuels.
Jet Aviation is here showcasing its extensive interior capabilities.
Jan 17, 2020 - 1:38 PM
Bizav service’s provider Jet Aviation highlights in Singapore collaborations and its own efforts to “contribute to sustainable aviation.”
Jan 15, 2020 - 12:33 PM
World Fuel Services and World Energy are offering a sustainable aviation fuel program for bizjets flying from three U.S. airports to the WEF in Davos.
Jan 7, 2020 - 11:28 AM
The German flag carrier will fly three SAF-powered routes from San Francisco.
Jan 6, 2020 - 2:41 PM
Air France and British Airways last week started compensating for CO2 emissions from flights within France and the UK by investing in green projects.
Dec 26, 2019 - 10:57 AM
Portugal-based Omni Handling has pledged to plant a tree for every ground handling it performs.
airplane on ramp
Dec 24, 2019 - 11:01 AM
While SAF made its business aviation commericial sale debut in 2019, expect that initial demonstration to continue to grow in 2020.
Dec 23, 2019 - 12:09 PM
ICAO list of affected operators show business aviation is firmly part of global carbon-offsetting scheme.
Dec 20, 2019 - 6:59 AM
UK government-backed ACCEL venture is designed help spur development of electric propulsion technologies.