Environment

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

Jul 8, 2015 - 11:48 AM
ATR’s “Green” Demonstrator Takes Flight
First mission for phase of testing involving composite insulating materials and vibro-acoustic sensors.
Airbus Helicopters Bluecopter
Jul 7, 2015 - 3:14 PM
Airbus Helicopters Unveils Bluecopter Demonstrator
Based on EC135 light twin, eco-demonstrator helicopter explores single-engine operations for reduced fuel burn.
Jul 1, 2015 - 9:37 AM
United Takes $30 Million Stake in Biofuels Firm
Airline plans to participate in as many as five projects near its hubs
Jun 30, 2015 - 10:23 AM
Boeing, Embraer To Collaborate on ecoDemonstrator Tests
Plans call for an Embraer airplane to fly ecoDemonstrator trials next year
quiet flying procedures
Jun 29, 2015 - 12:31 PM
NBAA Updates 'Quiet Flying' Guidelines
The new program supplants the original 1967 noise abatement procedure.
contrails on blue sky
Jun 10, 2015 - 6:18 PM
EPA Sets Stage To Regulate Aircraft GHG Emissions
EPA releases an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeking input on an aircraft emissions standard.
May 16, 2015 - 8:45 AM
Swiss Firms Have Key Roles in Solar Impulse Project
ABB, Omega, Schindler, Swisscom and Swiss Re have experts contributing to the high-tech Solar Impulse
Apr 6, 2015 - 5:53 PM
Web-based Helo Noise-tracking System Goes Live in L.A.
Allows Los Angeles Basin residents to review and identify helicopter operations and file a noise complaint about them.
Apr 1, 2015 - 5:52 PM
Bizav Urged To Submit Emissions-reduction Initiatives
Air Transport Action Group will showcase 100 "most enterprising, innovative, or interesting case studies” to reduce aircraft CO2 emissions.
Mar 18, 2015 - 11:38 AM
Boeing 757 ecoDemonstrator Takes Flight
Pair of proving flights show operational readiness for latest round of testing