Environment

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

Fuel

London Oxford Airport Now Stocks SAF

New tenant OXCCU will produce synthetic aviation fuel on-site
SAF tanker at London Oxford Airport
Fuel

Sparfell Offers Book-and-claim Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The aircraft management and charter group's fleet of aircraft is growing
Sparfell Global aircraft
Environment

SAF Slowly Grows in Europe, but Questions Abound

Opinions vary as to whether the industry can meet the required demand
SAF panel EBACE 2024
Environment

ForeFlight, Breakthrough Energy Partner on Contrail Prediction Tool

The tool would be folded into ForeFlight's planning suite
Non-persistent contrail
Environment

Titan Aviation Fuels Adds Spanish SAF Locations

The five locations, including Madrid, will be supplied with SAF produced by Cepsa
Titan Aviation Fuels Booth at EBACE
Aircraft

Dassault Banks on 6X's Entry into Service To Drive Sales Surge

The French airframer is optimistic that Falcon sales will improve later in the year
Dassault Falcon 6X
Environment

Avfuel Goes for SAF Gold In Paris

Ahead of the Summer Olympic Games, Avfuel establishes supplies at three airports
Avfuel booth at EBACE
Environment

Report Urges Action to Reduce Contrail Warming Effects

More study is needed to fully understand control formation and mitigation
IATA contrail formation
Environment

Bizav Industry Needs To Stay the Course Toward Net Zero

EBACE Newsmakers panel explored how the industry is progressing
business aircraft OEM chiefs at EBACE 2024 panel
Aircraft

VoltAero Displays Cassio 330 Mockup with Partner Sky2Share

The French company aims to start flying the Cassio prototype by the end of 2024
VoltAero Cassio 330 hybrid-electric aircraft mockup
Regulations and Government

European Business Aviation Insists It is a Key Part of the Climate Change Solution

EBAA Secretary General Holger Krahmer speaks to us
Business jet taking off at Geneva airport
Regulations and Government

European Business Aviation Navigates Political Minefield

EBAA's new leader Holger Krahmer calls for industry to be more vocal and transparent
Bizjet tails
Environment

Small Changes to Routings Could Effect Big Environment Changes

Adjusting the altitudes of 50 flights could reduce impact by 50%
Contrail
Environment

4Air Gears Up for Contrail Reporting Requirements in EU

EU could impose a tax on non-CO2 aircraft emissions
Article image
Environment

Software Aims To Make Carbon Reduction Transparent and Manageable

Azzera is expanding its Celeste platform to provide more complete support for business aviation
Azzera SAF inventory and management module for Celeste platform
Environment

Climate Aero Focuses On Operator Sustainability Goals

Company is making public debut this week at EBACE 2024
SAF tanker at London Biggin Hill Airport
Aircraft

Lilium Reveals eVTOL to Business Aviation Launch Market

The German manufacturer brought a full-scale model of the Lilium Jet to EBACE
Lilium
Fuel

Sustainable Aviation Remains High Priority in the Middle East

The region could be critical to providing reduced carbon aircraft fuel
UAS team
Aircraft

Qatar Executive Touts Strong Interest for Gulfstream G700

New aircraft on display at EBACE 2024
Qatar G700
Environment

Embraer Expands SAF Uptake at Melbourne Base

The airframer will go from one truckload a quarter to one load a week
SAF tanker and Embraer jet
Fuel

SAF Inventory Management Tool Added to Celeste Platform

The software can handle multiple carbon compliance jurisdictions
Azzera SAF inventory and management module for Celeste platform
Maintenance and Modifications

Completions and Refurb Specialists Maximize Aircraft Values

Companies meet customer needs despite rising costs and supply chain challenges
Comlux completion of ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft
Environment

SAF To Flow Again at EBACE Show

For this year's event, two FBOs will be offering supplies of the renewable fuel
TotalEnergies SAF
Aircraft

Heart Sets Up U.S. R&D Hub for ES-30 Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner

The Swedish company recruited a chief technology officer to run its Los Angeles operation
Heart Aerospace ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner
Engines

Airbus Prepares To Start Testing Hydrogen APU on A330 Airliner

Auxiliary power units support non-propulsive electrical power needs of aircraft
H3 Dynamics hydrogen fuel cell auxiliary power unit
Engines

Pittsburgh International Plans On-field Alternative Jet Fuel Plant

The $1.5 billion project could produce up to 70 million gallons of SAF a year
Pittsburgh International Airport
Environment

Azzera To Provide Carbon Credits for P&WC Program

Operators of P&WC-powered aircraft will be able to offset emissions
Environment

Signature Goes All In on SAF at KLAX

The global chain has pumped more than 30 million gallons of SAF since 2020
Signature SAF Tanker alongside business jet at LAX
Regulations and Government

EASA To Hold Business Aviation Workshop in January

The two-day event will be at the European air safety agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
EASA headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Environment

Bombardier Opens Legacy Lounge in Monaco

The facility will serve as an introduction to the company's legacy, innovation, and—of course—aircraft
Ribbon cutting in Monaco by Prince Albert II and Bombardier chairman Pierre Beaudoin