Sustainability and Environment

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Airbus and MTU Launch Hydrogen Propulsion Venture

New initiative focused on commercial applications for electric hydrogen fuel cell engines

Four-engine narrowbody digital rendering

GKN-backed Start-up Focuses on Electric Motors

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

Sustainability and Environment

GKN Global Technology Center

Gulfstream SAF Testing Shows Contrail Emission Cuts

G800 with Pearl 700 engine flew neat SAF; modded G700 served as flying laboratory

Sustainability and Environment

A Gulfstream G800 flew on 100% neat SAF while a modified G700 measured contrail emissions, in an industry-first campaign at altitudes up to 50,000 feet.

Korean Leasing Group Signs For eViator Electric Aircraft

Nine-passenger commuter could support new regional routes in Asia

MD Aircraft MDA1 eViator with Solyu

Videos

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

What Does a New U.S. President Mean For Business Aviation?

What Does a New U.S. President Mean For Business Aviation?

Sustainability and Environment

November 13, 2020

The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think

The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

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GAMA Pushes for Industry Recognition in EC Strategy

Industry group submits policy white paper in response to EC call for evidence

Regulations and Government

Daher Aircraft TBM980

SAF Book-and-claim Could Cover Non-EU Airports

EBAA praises ‘encouraging direction’ amid ongoing lobbying efforts

Sustainability and Environment

Overview of front page of EASA sustainability portal website

EU Court Overturns Bizav’s Sustainability Criteria Exclusion

European General Court says business aviation should be part of “green taxonomy”

Sustainability and Environment

Dassault Aviation jet with SAF

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant Opens in Washington State

Facility uses renewable electricity to produce sustainable fuel from air

Sustainability and Environment

Twelve's SAF refinery in Moses Lake, Washington

Air bp Marks Centennial of Aircraft Refueling Service

Energy group supported flight pioneers in the 1920s

Air bp refuelling in 1927

More Operators Sign for Vaeridion’s Electric Microliner

General Atomics plans to use Vaeridion’s batteries for its drones

Vaeridion at ILA 2026

IATA: SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing

Global sustainable aviation fuel production is still less than 1% of jet fuel use

Sustainability and Environment

SAF tanker at loading rack

Electric Aviation Innovators Call for Bizjet Taxes

Open letter to European Commission calls for more support and tax reform

Sustainability and Environment

Vaeridion Microliner

ICAO Launches Program To Speed Aviation Decarbonization

ACT-LTAG to guide state action plans

Sustainability and Environment

ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026

Helios Horizon Flies Solid-State Battery Demonstrator

Nonprofit group targets stratospheric electric flight this year

Helios Horizon founder and chief test pilot Miguel Iturmendi stands with his modified Pipistrel Taurus

GE Completes Hybrid-electric Powertrain Ground Tests

Engine maker says it is now preparing to start flight testing

GE Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration

Fuel Crisis Raises the Stakes in Chase for Alternatives

Companies working with SAF and hydrogen propulsion see tipping point opportunity

Sustainability and Environment

OXCCU sustainable aviation fuel production

Bombardier Meets Five-year Sustainability Targets

Company maps out next five-year plan through 2030

Sustainability and Environment

business jet on ramp at Bombardier's Singapore facility

EBAA Calls for Bizav Recognition in EU Aviation Policy

Trade group said airport access and decarbonization rules discriminate against the industry

Regulations and Government

Business jets at Aero Friedrichshafen show

Swiss OEM Pilatus Studies Composite Scrap Recycling

Novel approach could transform prepreg scraps into new aircraft components

Sustainability and Environment

Hands hold a bit of construction material with a pile of scraps below

Engine Foam Wash Prevents Damage and Reduces Fuel Burn

Turbofan wash cycle takes between four and eight hours

GE Aerospace foam wash

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