Environment

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

Dec 2, 2019 - 11:32 AM
To launch in December, the on-demand jet booking platform hopes to encourage sustainable flights.
Nov 26, 2019 - 3:37 PM
A new consortium has launched to consider the possibilies of supply chain for SAF in British Columbia.
Fuel delivery
Nov 26, 2019 - 12:01 PM
While Bombardier has used SAF in its Connecticut-based demonstration fleet since 2017, it has now taken the first shipment at its Montreal headquarters.
IATA chairman and Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr
Nov 22, 2019 - 10:03 AM
The CEO of the German airline group calls for a rationalization of the debate of air transport’s impact on climate change.
Nov 21, 2019 - 4:25 AM
Airline representative IATA cautions against a Europe-wide SAF blending mandate, arguing it will lead to a distortion of competition.
Sorar flare
Nov 20, 2019 - 5:18 PM
A new 24/7 service provides aviators with updates on possible dangers from solar activity
Britten-Norman Islander
Nov 20, 2019 - 7:19 AM
A UK project is developing a hybrid-electric modification for the Britten-Norman Islander.
Nov 19, 2019 - 2:30 AM
GDC Technics and Aircraft Performance Co. (APC) have been awarded a demonstration contract for an advanced technology wingtip solution from the USAF.
Nov 18, 2019 - 12:04 PM
Extreme Rebellion blocked private jets on November 16 in Geneva as a "non-violent civil disobedience" environmental demonstration.
Nov 18, 2019 - 5:15 AM
Airbus Fello'fly demonstrator project, based on “biomimicry,” aims to adapts birds’ techniques to save energy with group flights.