Environment
News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.
Aircraft
UK-based Team Completes 5G Infrastructure Flight Trials
SPL is leading a British effort to develop airborne antennas
Aircraft
Electra's eSTOL Aircraft Will Use Honeywell Flight Controls and Actuators
Honeywell Ventures has made an undisclosed investment in the U.S. start-up
Environment
Sigma Air Mobility Teams with VoltAero on Dual-Fuel Powered Fleet
Cassio 330 hybrid-electric aircraft is "halfway" to certification, VoltAero says
Environment
Maeve Taps Pratt & Whitney for Hybrid-electric Propulsion Tech
The M80 hybrid-electric regional aircraft can seat 80
Aircraft
Seaplane Asia Signs For 4 Jekta PHA-ZE 100 Seaplanes
The first PHZ-ZE 100 aircraft are set to be delivered in 2030
Environment
Airbus Invests in LanzaJet to Ramp Up SAF Production
LanzaJet utilizes proprietary alcohol-to-SAF process technology
Environment
GKN Ups Commitment to Airbus' Sustainable Wing Project
SusWingS is aiming to develop a new generation, greener aircraft wing
Environment
Neste's Texas Deal Could Open Up SAF to Eastern U.S.
The SAF producer has acquired SAF storage space near the pipelines feeding much of the country
Environment
TT Electronics Unveils AltitudeDC Power Converter Solutions
AltitudeDC aims to enhance performance for the next generation of eco-friendly aircraft
Environment
Signature Aviation Brings SAF to Paris for Olympics
FBO chain will have a limited supply of SAF at its Paris Le Bourget facility
Environment
Major OEMs Announce SAF Financing Initiatives
Airbus to spearhead $200 million of financing for SAF production
Environment
Engine Maker Continental Signs Sustainability Pact
The new agreement will bring the company into the alternative power realm
Environment
Airbus, ACI World Ink New Aviation Sustainability Agreement
The two organizations will work to share information and shape policy in the aviation industry
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helo Teams with P&WC, Collins on Hybrid H145
The PioneerLab is expected to test fly hybrid propulsion in 2027
Engines
Safran Will Provide Electrical Power for Boeing's X-66 Flight Demonstrator
NASA-backed program is exploring technology for next-generation single-aisle airliners
Environment
GKN Aerospace Launches H2FlyGHT
£44 million project plans 2-megawatt cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion
Environment
Lilium Expands 'Power-On' Digital Solutions Portfolio
Suite includes digital solutions from Microsoft and GE Aerospace systems
Engines
Preliminary Design Complete for SWITCH Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
RTX companies Pratt & Whitney and Collins are working with multiple partners on EU-funded work
Engines
ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Powertrain Attracts New Applications
Hydrogen fuel cell systems, power electronics, and electric motors are on display at Farnborough show
Engines
Jekta and ZeroAvia Team to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Seaplane
Hydrogen-electric PHA-ZE 100 features quadruple the range of the battery-powered model
Environment
Liebherr Promotes 'Transform. Develop. Sustain.' Strategies
The French company presents tech to make air transport more environmentally friendly
Environment
SBTi Validates GKN Aerospace's Carbon Goals
GKN says it's on track to achieve net-zero emissions in 2050
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aerospace Xelerated to run competition at FIA
Some 16 AX portfolio companies to appear at FIA
Aircraft
Race to Market Heats Up For eVTOL Aircraft Pioneers
Some competitors are running low on cash, and some big dark horses await their moment
Aircraft
Air Show Lineup Channels Global Tensions
1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 trade visitors converge in Farnborough
Engines
RTX Pools Power Expertise to Accelerate Propulsion Breakthroughs
Collins and Pratt & Whitney push for progress with multiple hybrid-electric applications
Engines
Trent Engine Upgrades Cover Fuel Efficiency and Reliability
The A350-900's new Trent XWB-84 turbofans will burn 1% less fuel
Environment
Engine Makers and Aircraft Operators Grapple With Non-CO2 Emissions
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce among other seek to address issues like contrail formation
Engines
CFM Ramps Up Rise Open-fan Engine Testing
Noise and wind-tunnel tests on the new generation engine yield promising results
Environment
Paris-area GA Airport Latest To Receive Continuous SAF
The TotalEnergies supplied blend provides a 30% life cycle carbon emissions savings
