Environment

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

January SAJF Van Nuys
May 14, 2019 - 12:48 PM
Europe To Host SAJF Event Ahead of EBACE
Similar to the event held in January at California's Van Nuys Airport, Geneva-bound aircraft will be able to fill up on SAJF at several airports.
SAJF Refueler
May 2, 2019 - 10:59 AM
Avfuel To Offer SAJF to EBACE-bound Aircraft
The fuel provider will supply a New York-area FBO with the blended biofuel, for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint on their way to Europe.
Apr 16, 2019 - 10:41 AM
Aviation Groups Lobby for Biodiesel Incentive Extension
Extension of the biodiesel fuel tax incentive will sustain and grow nascent sustainable alternative jet fuel production, aviation groups say.
Apr 10, 2019 - 11:34 AM
IBAC To Participate in Sustainable Fuel Conference
The ICAO-sponsored event will attract attendees from all segments of the aviation fuel chain, to Montreal at the end of April.
Aerion AS2
Apr 4, 2019 - 10:45 AM
Aerion Plans For 100 Percent Biofuel on AS2
The manufacturer says its engine and fuel systems will be able to take any fuel blend up to 100 percent.
biofuel researcher
Apr 1, 2019 - 11:10 AM
New Study Sees Competitive SAFJ Prices in Future
A recent study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory says that with tweaks to the production process, biofuels could be priced at a par with Jet A.
Mangrove Swamp
Mar 29, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Norwegian Bizav Company Ups Its Carbon Neutralization
Oslo-based Sundt Air has pledged to neutralize double the carbon emissions from its charter flights this year.
On March 21 it was 20 years since Breitling Orbiter 3 landed.
Mar 22, 2019 - 2:41 PM
20 Years Since Breitling Orbiter Circled the Globe in 20 Days
Piccard said historic achievement, peobably the last great aviation achievement of the 20th Century, seems like "only yesterday."
Mar 21, 2019 - 1:03 PM
FAA Details Operator CORSIA Reporting
The FAA has developed a voluntary program for monitoring, reporting, and verifying CO2 emissions.
Gulfstream service center, Long Beach, California
Mar 15, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Gulfstream Makes First Alternative Jet Fuel Sale
World Energy is providing the sustainable alternative jet fuel Gulfstream sells from its Long Beach Airport facility.