Environment

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

refueller truck
Jan 29, 2019 - 9:00 AM
Avfuel Promotes Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel
Having just participated in the flying green event at California's Van Nuys Airport, the fuel distributor is looking to keep the SAJF conversation going.
Jan 25, 2019 - 12:32 PM
Bizav Shines over Airlines in Euro Environmental Report
Bizjets produce significantly less noise and harmful emissions, and this trend continues to improve compared to the jet and turboprop airline fleet.
Gulfstream, Embraer and Bombardier business jets
Jan 18, 2019 - 11:28 PM
VNY Flies on Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel
The day-long event, a first for the business aviation industry, attracted organization heads and experts to educate users on why SAJF is on the horizon.
Alternative jet fuel panel at VNY
Jan 17, 2019 - 1:14 AM
VNY Hosts First Bizav Sustainable Fuels Event
The California business aviation hub was chosen as the site for the inaugural industry-wide event due to the state's environmental bent.
aircraft fueling
Dec 26, 2018 - 8:26 PM
VNY To Host Sustainable Fuel Day in January
The day-long event will mark the first use of renewable fuels in private aircraft.
Dec 26, 2018 - 8:14 AM
LHT Offers Environmentally Friendly Disinsection Spray
Previously available disinsection sprays are considered hazardous materials that can be shipped solely by ground.
Dec 19, 2018 - 2:15 PM
Swedish Airports Look To Go Green
Through December, five major Swedish airports operated by Swedavia will have biofuel available.
Start Pac touts auxiliary power units
Dec 8, 2018 - 4:00 AM
Start Pac Touts Aux Power Units
In harsh climates like the Middle East, external power reduces wear on engines and batteries.
Dec 4, 2018 - 3:05 AM
Bizav Operators Prep To Start CORSIA Monitoring
New global emissions offsetting scheme set to start on January 1, with two years of benchmarking before first three year offsetting period.
VoltAero iron bird test rig
Nov 6, 2018 - 3:54 AM
VoltAero Ready To Validate Hybrid-electric Demonstrator
Team led by ex-Airbus tech boss is taking a conservative approach, developing redundant-propulsion technology using a Cessna 337 testbed.