Sustainability and Environment

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

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Modified R44 Flies Hydrogen-electric Helicopter Circuit

Unither Bioélectronique expands envelope of experimental aircraft

Sustainability and Environment

May 8, 2026

UK’s FAAM Research Aircraft Formally Ceases Operations

Environmental research program had already used three quarters of previously agreed funding

Sustainability and Environment

May 8, 2026

Caution Prevails as Business Aviation Sees Slow Growth, Increasing Obstacles in Europe

A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe

Regulations and Government

May 7, 2026

GKN-backed Start-up Focuses on Cryogenic Power Distribution

A joint venture with the University of Nottingham is a product of the H2Gear program

Sustainability and Environment

May 5, 2026

Videos

European Business Aviation Insists It is a Key Part of the Climate Change Solution

EBAA Secretary General Holger Krahmer speaks to us

Regulations and Government

May 28, 2024

Airbus Sets An Example With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use

The airframer is testing the ability to use 100% SAF.

Fuel

February 20, 2024

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

Aircraft

December 15, 2022

How Private Aircraft Owners and Passengers Can Cut Their Environmental Footprint

How Private Aircraft Owners and Passengers Can Cut Their Environmental Footprint

Fuel

November 15, 2021

More Articles

SAF Mandate Complicates European Bizav’s Green Intentions

Industry calls for changes to Refuel EU rules

Sustainability and Environment

May 4, 2026

DLR Tests Experimental Vibrational Anti-Icing System

Technology to fly onboard clean-sheet, all-electric, ducted-fan gyrocopter

Sustainability and Environment

May 4, 2026

NBAA Applauds House Passage of Pro-SAF Legislation

Measure could spur further growth in the SAF industry

Sustainability and Environment

May 1, 2026

EU Court Set to Rule on Business Aviation's Sustainability Status

EU Court to decide if industry is “an environmentally sustainable economic activity."

Sustainability and Environment

May 1, 2026

Desert Jet Partners with 4Air on Sustainability Efforts

The California FBO/MRO wants to grow sustainably

Sustainability and Environment

April 29, 2026

Spanish Flight School Orders Fleet of Tecnam P2010 TDIs

Training organization is trying to reduce carbon emissions from flights

Training and Workforce

April 28, 2026

Soaring Jet-A Costs Spur SAF Pricing Questions

Amidst price spike, can SAF pull even?

Fuel

April 27, 2026

Bristell B23 Energic Selects Safran EngineUs Electric Motor

Deliveries of all-electric trainer to start by early 2027

Sustainability and Environment

April 27, 2026

Air Charter Association Backs Climbing Fast Campaign

Charter industry group is 17th association to commit to the advocacy partnership

Charter & Fractional

April 15, 2026

Aura Aero Secures €50 million in Series B Funding Round

Electric aircraft developer has now raised almost $400 million

Sustainability and Environment

April 14, 2026

Airbus Firefighting System Networks Variety of Vehicles

Testing showed promising results for reducing time to deployment

Sustainability and Environment

April 13, 2026

Electric Drives Could Cut Carbon From Airliner Taxiing

UK's Project Sonata is working towards a demonstration

Sustainability and Environment

April 2, 2026

Singapore Delays SAF Levy Due to Jet-A Price Spike

Passenger levy had been due to start for flights booked from April 1

Sustainability and Environment

March 25, 2026

Aura Aero Targets Defense Sector As Civil Aircraft Progress

‘New Aura M’ business unit supports dual-role development of regional aircraft

Aircraft

March 25, 2026

Avfuel Focuses on Several Fuel Factors

Company arrives at NBAA SDC prepared with solutions

Fuel

March 24, 2026

4Air To Support NBAA Sustainability Accreditation

Program evaluates flight departments on environmental responsibility efforts

Sustainability and Environment

March 23, 2026