Environment

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

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De Havilland Canada, ZeroAvia Partner on Hydrogen for Dash 8

ZeroAvia and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada have signed an MoU calling for development of a hydrogen-electric propulsion program for the Dash 8-400.

Aircraft

December 14, 2021

AirGo, Victor Partner on SAF Opt-out Scheme

The partnership between AirGo and Victor is hoped to raise awareness and increased use of sustainable aviation fuel.

Charter & Fractional

December 13, 2021

UAL Invests in ZeroAvia, Eyes Hydrogen Conversion Kit for RJs

Joining Alaska Airlines in a $35 million round of financing, United Airlines has taken purchase rights on 100 of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powerplants.

Aircraft

December 13, 2021

Some Sustainability Steps Can Lower Bizav Ops Costs

Improving aircraft efficiency is also a way for business jet operators to become more sustainable.

Aircraft

December 9, 2021

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Europe, U.S. Take Differing Approaches to SAF Incentives

Europe is taking a “stick” approach to reducing aircraft CO2 emissions, while the U.S. is going the “carrot” route.

Environment

December 9, 2021

SAF Is Key To Reducing Bizav's Direct Emissions

Sustainable aviation fuel is the only pathway for flight departments to meaningfully reduce Scope 1 (direct) emissions, according to a fuel expert.

Environment

December 9, 2021

4AIR: Start Small with Sustainability Goals

Business aviation operators seeking to become more sustainable should set small goals and then increase it later, according to 4AIR COO Nancy Bsales.

Environment

December 9, 2021

Green Benefits Extend Beyond Environmental Impact

For business aircraft operators, the benefits of sustainability can yield competitive advantages, not just a smaller environmental footprint.

Charter & Fractional

December 9, 2021

4AIR Teams with Cambridge on Net Zero Flight Initiative

4AIR has partnered with the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA)—led by the University of Cambridge—to help achieve further emissions reductions.

Environment

December 9, 2021

Jet Aviation Launches SAF Book-and-claim Program

Jet Aviation has partnered with sustainable aviation fuel provider SkyNRG to launch its book-and-claim service.

Environment

December 8, 2021

A4E Calls Out EC for Lack of Single European Skies Progress

Airlines for Europe managing director Thomas Reynaert calls on European transport ministers to push for needed compromises to advance SES adoption.

Airlines

December 8, 2021

Rolls-Royce Hits Hybrid-Electric Power Goal For Airliners

The aircraft engine maker has generated more than 1MW of power with its hybrid-electric Power Generation System as it aims to achieve an output of 2.5 MW.

Engines

December 7, 2021

SAF Now Available at Jet Aviation Amsterdam

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider Neste has signed an agreement to provide its SAF product at Jet Aviation’s FBO at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.

Environment

December 7, 2021

UK Reveals Plans For Hydrogen-powered, Long-haul Airliner

The Aerospace Technology Institute says the 279-passenger, intercontinental design is the first of three liquid hydrogen-powered airliner concepts.

Aircraft

December 6, 2021

Pratt & Whitney Launches Improved GTF for A320neo

The newly announced GTF Advantage will cut fuel burn by another 1 percent over the current version of the engine used in the Airbus A320neo.

Engines

December 2, 2021

UAL To Carry Pax on 737 Max 8 Flight Using 100 Percent SAF

United Airlines flies passengers on a Max 8 flight using 100 percent drop-in SAF.

Aircraft

December 1, 2021

Embraer To Team with Pratt & Whitney on Unblended SAF Trials

Pratt & Whitney and Embraer have signed an MOU calling for the use of 100 percent SAF in a E195-E2.

Aircraft

November 30, 2021

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.

Environment

November 29, 2021

JetBlue Ventures Buys Into Travel Industry Transformation

JetBlue has made significant early-stage investments in aviation technology start-ups like eVTOL aircraft developer Joby and Universal Hydrogen.

Aircraft

November 24, 2021

NBAA Advises Operators on EASA Enviro Registry Mandate

NBAA was told that a number of operators still must register for the EASA environmental registry and that time is running short with a year-end directive.

Environment

November 22, 2021