Environment

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.
November 29, 2021, 7:57 AM

Airbus Reports Promising Results from 100 percent SAF Tests

A team of researchers expect to publish results of the ECLIF3 emissions studies toward the end of next year or in 2023.

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Air bp tanker in Dubai
Nov 12, 2021 - 4:00 AM
Air bp Turns Focus toward Sustainability
Global fuel provider Air bp is working to help the aviation industry meet its sustainabilty goals.
GKN
Nov 12, 2021 (All day)
Electric Aircraft Pioneer Calls For Carbon Tax On Aircraft Fuel
Most of the aviation industry expects to meet its net zero carbon goals through a mix of new technology and widespread use of sustainable aviation fuels.
Nov 11, 2021 - 3:52 PM
Gulfstream Signs WEF Statement To Boost SAF Use, Supply
Gulfstream has signed the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow 2030 Ambition Statement, which seeks to boost jet biofuel use and supply.
NetJets Citation Latitude
Nov 11, 2021 - 11:03 AM
NetJets Sees Environmental Progress over Past Year
In the year since the launch of NetJets’ global sustainability program, the fractional provider has achieved some milestones.
Nov 11, 2021 - 6:32 AM
Clay Lacy Sees Slow, but Growing Interest in SAF
Clay Lacy began offering SAF in April as part of an larger effort to take a more sustainable approach throughout its business.
Airbus
Nov 11, 2021 - 1:00 AM
Airbus Steadfast in Goal To Build a Zero-emissions Airliner
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is exploring multiple angles and technological paths to decarbonize flight.
Marc Eudin, GAMA
Nov 10, 2021 - 5:06 PM
Bizav Ups Sustainability Goals as Europe Eyes Mandates
GAMA's Marc Ehudin described business aviation's new sustainability goals as Europe, the UK, and the U.S. discuss mandates, incentives.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Nov 10, 2021 - 1:06 PM
COP26 Conference Sees Debut of Pro-SAF User Group
At the UN climate conference this week, an aviation industry users group was formed to promote investment and use of sustainable aviation fuel.
ZeroAvia ATR
Nov 10, 2021 - 11:17 AM
ZeroAvia Logs More Commitments for Hydrogen Conversions
Leasing group Rose Cay and Irish freight airline ASL both say they will convert twin-turboprop aircraft such as the ATR 72 to hydrogen-electric propulsion.
Airbus
Nov 10, 2021 - 10:42 AM
Europe Could Reform ATM Pricing to Drive Down Emissions
Speakers at an EASA conference called for a standard unit price for air navigation fees to stop airlines burning excessive fuel simply to reduce costs.