Environment

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

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Bizav Groups Pledge Net-zero CO2 Emissions by 2050

Industry targets net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

Environment

October 12, 2021

Sustainability Key to 2050 Industry Goals

It will take more work to meet the business aviation industry's new 2050 net-zero carbon emissions asperations.

Environment

October 12, 2021

SAF and Carbon Credits Provide Path to Sustainable Bizav Ops

With demands rising for sustainability and decarbonization across aviation, bizav needs to do its part to lower its environmental footprint.

Environment

October 9, 2021

NBAA Launches Sustainability Accreditation Program

NBAA formally launched its Sustainable Flight Operations Accreditation program at this year’s BACE in Las Vegas.

Environment

October 8, 2021

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SAF, Book-and-claim on the Menu for NBAA-BACE

World Fuel Services will ensure that aircraft flying to and from NBAA-BACE can utilize sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

October 8, 2021

New White Paper Examines Decarbonization Needs

With sustainability being the focus of NBAA’s annual convention, Deloitte Consulting has authored a white paper on the decarbonization of aviation.

Environment

October 8, 2021

New Report Calls for Net-Zero Aviation by 2050

The Air Transport Action Group issued a declaration today stating that global civil aviation operations will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Environment

October 5, 2021

IATA Ups Environmental Target to Net-zero Emissions by 2050

The airline trade body admits that the new target will be a ‘huge challenge’ and will need the support of all stakeholders, including governments.

Environment

October 4, 2021

GE, MagniX Win NASA Grants to Test Electric Propulsion

GE Aviation and MagniX win contracts to perform ground and flight demonstrations with $253.4 million in grants from NASA.

Aircraft

October 1, 2021

Swiss Charter Broker Offers 'Permanent' CO2 Solution

The Switzerland-based Climate Jet Club now offers its users a way to remove their CO2 emissions from the environment.

Environment

September 30, 2021

ATR Will ‘Piggyback’ on Airbus for Hydrogen-fuel Technology

Franco-Italian airframer ATR will assess hydrogen to power its turboprops, but it cautions the fuel might not be a feasible solution for most customers.

Aircraft

September 27, 2021

Agencies Enthusiastic about SAF Challenge 

Thursday’s online 2021 Business Aviation Sustainability Summit Kick-Off brought together U.S. government experts to discuss SAF production efforts.

Environment

September 24, 2021

Clay Lacy Aviation Offers Sustainability Case Study

The Clay Lacy Aviation sustainability plan is paying dividends after two years of effort.

Environment

September 23, 2021

SAF is Key for Reducing Carbon Emissions

Sustainable aviation fuel is slowly but surely making inroads in business aviation.

Environment

September 23, 2021

Presenting the Keys to a Sustainable Flight Department

The Keys to a Sustainable Flight Department

Environment

September 23, 2021

Understanding Sustainability Options

Understanding Sustainability Options

Environment

September 23, 2021

Sun Air Jets Implements Carbon Offsets for Charter Ops

Sun Air Jets carbon offset program is administered through a new partnership with Terrapass.

Charter & Fractional

September 23, 2021

Signature To Supply SAF for New Airbus U.S. Deliveries

Airbus announced that by November, all aircraft from its U.S. manufacturing facility in Alabama will be delivered with sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

September 23, 2021

Airbus Seeks More Performance and Efficiency From Wings

The European aerospace group is stepping up research efforts with two new programs centered on improving the efficiency of aircraft wings.

Aircraft

September 23, 2021

CHC Flies S-92 with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Helicopter operator CHC has completed the first flight of a Sikorsky S-92 on sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

September 23, 2021