Environment

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

SAF fueling
Sep 16, 2021 - 12:58 PM
CAAFI Applauds Call to Action on SAF
The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative applauded the U.S. government’s recognition of the role that SAF will play in decarbonization efforts.
ATR SAF
Sep 16, 2021 - 11:44 AM
ATR, Braathens Regional Airlines and Neste Accelerate Pure SAF Certification
The partners will operate a test flight with a ATR72 turboprop regional airliner early next year with one engine burning 100% SAF and the other one 50%.
Airbus ZeroE
Sep 16, 2021 - 3:18 AM
Air New Zealand Joins Airbus's Hydrogen Airliner Project
The Asia-Pacific carrier will study how Airbus's planned Zero E hydrogen airliners could be integrated into its domestic and regional flight network.
4Air's interactive SAF map
Sep 15, 2021 - 10:24 AM
Seeking an FBO That Has SAF? 4AIR's Got a Map for That
Sustainability solutions provider 4AIR has posted the first interactive SAF map depicting the availability of SAF for business aircraft operators.
artist rendering of all-electric Alice on the ramp at Clay Lacy Aviation
Sep 14, 2021 - 12:03 PM
Clay Lacy Commits To Electric Aircraft Infrastructure
California-based FBO operator Clay Lacy Aviation has signed an agreement to provide electric aircraft charging infrastructure at all of its locations.
Luxaviation Le Bourget
Sep 14, 2021 - 8:00 AM
Luxaviation and Shell Plan Joint Investment in New FBOs
Luxaviation and Shell Aviation announced a partnership that will expand their business aviation portfolio and reduce environmental impact.
Gevo sustainable fuel production facility
Sep 13, 2021 - 11:16 AM
Chevron, Gevo Mull Deal to Boost SAF Production
A letter of intent between Chevron and Gevo would see the two companies partner to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Sep 10, 2021 - 12:08 PM
White House Rolls Out Initiatives To Boost SAF
Setting a goal of reducing aviation emissions by 20 percent by 2030, the White House is backing a tax credit and other efforts to boost SAF production.
Sep 9, 2021 - 11:16 AM
United, Honeywell To Partner in Massive SAF Investment
As part of a partnership agreement with Honeywell, United Airlines plans to buy 1.5 billion gallons of SAF from Alder Fuels.
British Airways A320neo
Sep 7, 2021 - 12:21 PM
British Airways To Burn SAF on Domestic Flights for COP26
The UK subsidiary of IAG has accelerated its sustainability drive with a new program dubbed "BA Better World."