Environment
News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.
Environment
SAF Options Abound at NBAA-BACE
All three Las Vegas airports will give operators the choice to participate
Fuel
CleanJoule Seeks To Clear ASTM Bar for 100% Drop-in SAF
CycloSAF process is based on isolating cycloalkane hydrogen molecules
Environment
Lawmakers Form Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus
Formation follows the creation of a Sustainable Aviation Caucus in the House
Airports
Southeast U.S. Prepares for Big Hurricane Helene Impact
The storm is expected to strengthen before coming ashore this evening
Environment
Denmark's Air Pax Tax Begins in 2025
New 'green tax' applies to aircraft with 10 or more seats
Regulations and Government
JetNet Summit Opens with SAF Optimism, Climate Pushback
Krahmer slams European Commission in climate panel
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Pyka Raises $40 Million for Autonomous Electric Pelican Aircraft
Large-scale UAS has agricultural, cargo, and defense applications
FBOs
Clay Lacy Gets NBAA Nod for Infrastructure Sustainability
Company's facilities have been carbon neutral since 2019
Environment
Minnesota Flight To Fly on Locally Grown SAF
Delta flight will highlight the region's SAF production chain
Airlines
Nordic Seaplanes Signs for Elfly's Noemi Electric Amphibious Aircraft
Danish charter and scheduled operator could buy up to 15 of the electric seaplanes
Environment
Connecticut Airport Selected for Future Energy Research Program
Program is a joint project between NASA and NREL
Environment
Climate Action Group Calls for Taxes on Private Jets
Demands come as new UK government prepares to announce budget in October
FBOs
Signature Aviation Honored by EPA for Sustainability
The company was a recipient of a 2024 Green Power Leadership Award
Environment
SkyNRG To Partner on Swedish SAF Plant
Slated for completion by 2030, the faciilty will eventually produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF a year
Environment
California Shuts Window on PFAS Firefighting Foam
After a year-long delay in enactment, the ban took effect last week
Environment
Stack Aero Integrates Azzera Sustainability Options
New functionality adds carbon management tools to the booking process
Environment
U.S. Up To Meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Challenge
Three years in, the U.S. is on track to meet SAF production goal
Environment
IBAC, CTX Intro Business Aviation Carbon Exchange
Carbon credits can help industry achieve carbon-neutral growth and net-zero emissions goals
Environment
Minnesota SAF Coalition Notes Progress
Group looks to develop and expand SAF production in the state
Environment
Business Aviation Groups Seek European Leaders' Support
EBAA and GAMA publish joint manifesto on European business aviation policy
Environment
EasyJet Teams With JetZero on Blended-Wing-Body Airliners
JetZero's aerodynamic design could get a hydrogen powertrain
Environment
Avflight To Offer SAF at Arizona FBO
It is the chain's first location to carry continuous supplies of SAF
Airlines
Loganair and Heart Team To Decarbonize UK Domestic Flights
Scotland-based regional airline aims to achieve zero carbon emissions
Aircraft
Leasing Group Solyu Agrees To Buy Jekta's Electric Amphibious Aircraft
Swiss start-up is developing hydrogen- and battery-powered versions of PHA-ZE 100
Fuel
One in Five Victor Charter Flight Clients Buy SAF
Direct-to-consumer option is offered in partnership with SAF manufacturer Neste
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Developers Prep for Battery Breakthroughs
Could solid-state batteries be the holy grail for electric airplanes?
Environment
Book-and-claim Crucial to SAF Expansion
Book-and-claim enables anyone, anywhere to purchase SAF credits
Airports
Ampaire Relocates Headquarters to Long Beach Airport
Expanded facility supports Ampaire's growing electric aviation ambitions
Fuel
EU-Backed Clean Aviation Initiative Picks Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supplier
H3 Dynamics' hydrogen fuel cells could power a 19-seat aircraft
Aircraft
NASA, MagniX Unveil Electric Power Flight Demonstrator
Air Tindi's old Dash 7 is ready for its electric engine retrofit
