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

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United Airlines Launches SAF Purchasing Alliance

The Eco-Skies Alliance program aims to help create the economies of scale needed to make sustainable aviation fuel commercially viable.

Global Jet Capital Creates Carbon-offset Program

The program seeks to provide clients with a simplified process for purchasing verified carbon offsets.

Shell Invests in SAF Producer

The company has joined the investors in LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel producer that has just launched its first commercial production facility.

Air bp Keeps the SAF Flowing

Air bp continues to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with ongoing deliveries at three UK locations.

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French Lawmakers Vote To Ban Some Domestic Flights

New restrictions on domestic scheduled air service in France might affect only five routes, but they could portend wider environmental restrictions.

Signature Flight Support Pumps 1M Gallons of SAF at SFO

Signature Flight Support has pumped more than one million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel at San Francisco International Airport.

Qatar’s Al Baker Challenges GE on Future Engine

Qatar Airways’ CEO has called on GE to accelerate efforts toward a “future-technology” engine.

Aviation Industry Supports New SAF Incentives

A coalition of aviation industry organizations and companies is asking the Biden Administration to establish new financial incentives for SAF producton.

SAF Flow in California Grows Stronger

Atlantic Aviation has become the latest FBO chain to begin offering permanent supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.

U.S. Airlines Commit to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

As part of its environmental commitment, A4A has called for a rapid expansion of SAF production.

British Airways Backs ZeroAvia's Plan for Hydrogen Airliner

ZeroAvia's plan for 50- and 100-seat hydrogen-powered airliners are advancing alongside several other new hybrid-electric and electric aircraft.

Airbus’s Faury Pushes for Coordinated Sustainability Efforts

While Airbus pursues a hydrogen-powered airplane design, creating the conditions for its application must take priority.

NBAA Supports GAO SAF Study

NBAA today applauded a bipartisan congressional request for the Government Accounting Office to launch a study on measures to increase SAF use.

Bell To Fly on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Bell will begin incorporating sustainable aviation fuel in all operations at its training academy and for use by its customer demonstration fleet.

Rolls-Royce Starts Work on First UltraFan Engine

Planning to complete its UltraFan demonstrator by year-end, Rolls begins to build the engine’s first example in Derby, UK.

London Biggin Hill Airport Joins SAF Set

London Biggin Hill Airport is the latest to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.

Finnair Plans To Electrify Fleet with Heart ES-19 Aircraft

A dozen airlines have now signed letters of interest covering potential orders for more than 300 of Heart Aerospace's all-electric 19-seat aircraft.

Sweden Set To Introduce Emissions-based Charges for Flights

The Swedish government will introduce takeoff and landing charges to encourage airlines to use more fuel-efficient aircraft with lower emissions.

New SAF from Food Waste Promises Net-Zero Emissions

Researchers in the U.S. have developed a process to make SAF from discarded food and sewage.

Clay Lacy's California FBOs To Stock SAF

California-based Clay Lacy has become the latest FBO operator to announce it will continually stock sustainable aviation fuel.

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