Environment

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

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BBGA Conference To Focus on Sustainability Issues

The British Business Aviation Association's annual conference in March will shine a spotlight on the industry's sustainability initiiatives.

Environment

February 12, 2020

Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator Makes Airshow Debut

The ex-Air China 777-200 flies final test mission from Seattle to Changi via Osaka.

Aircraft

February 11, 2020

Airbus Unveils 'Maveric' Blended-wing Demonstrator

The Maveric demonstrator began flying in central France in June last year.

Aircraft

February 11, 2020

Clay Lacy Taps World Kinect for Sustainability Program

Clay Lacy Aviation has tapped World Kinect Energy Services to help develop a sustainability program that would significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

Charter & Fractional

February 11, 2020

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Airbus On Track for E-Fan X Hybrid-Electric Flight in 2021

Airbus recently completed wind tunnel tests on a scale model of the E-Fan X hybrid-electric technology demonstrator aircraft, based on the BAe 146 RJ100.

Aircraft

February 7, 2020

ACS Adds Commercial Pax Ops to Offset Program

To take effect March 1, ACS offset program will be available for bookings through its Europe, North America, Africa, and Australia offices.

Environment

February 6, 2020

CJI Conference Hears Bizav Image Under Fire From Several Directions

Speaker at CJI London focus on addressing business aviation’s image problems—environmental, safety, and the "fat cat" perception.

Environment

February 5, 2020

Bombardier’s Coleal Bullish on Bizav

Business aviation could see growth, mainly in the large cabin segment, if it enhances customer experience while fending off environment critics.

Aircraft

February 4, 2020

SAF Production Pathways Grow to Six

The approval of catalytic hydrothermolysis by ASTM International, adds another certified sustainable jet fuel production process to the mix.

Environment

February 4, 2020

Banyan Joins the SAF Set

Ahead of the Big Game, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FBO Banyan Air Service received a load of sustainable aviation fuel for outbound aircraft.

Environment

February 3, 2020

Airlines Find Use for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The growing market in Asia presents a significant opportunity to embrace sustainable aviation fuels.

Environment

February 2, 2020

Air BP To Further SAF Talk at AirOps Europe

Air BP will have a large presence at next month's AirOps Europe, discussing all things sustainable.

Environment

January 23, 2020

Farnborough Airport Logs Record Traffic Growth in 2019

Farnborough Airport achieved a third successive year of traffic growth, while also achieving its goal of being carbon neutral.

Airports

January 21, 2020

Etihad To Dedicate Dreamliner Fleet as Eco-testbed

The UAE’s national airline promises to increase the use of SAF while the European Commission pledges legislation to stimulate uptake of biofuels.

Airlines

January 20, 2020

SAF Makes Zurich Airport Debut Ahead of WEF

A demonstration to raise awareness of sustainable aviation fuel was held this morning at Switzerland's Zurich Airport ahead of the WEF in nearby Davos.

Environment

January 20, 2020

Jet Aviation Commits to Sustainability in Singapore

Bizav service’s provider Jet Aviation highlights in Singapore collaborations and its own efforts to “contribute to sustainable aviation.”

Environment

January 17, 2020

World Fuel Offers SAF Offset for WEF-bound Bizjets

World Fuel Services and World Energy are offering a sustainable aviation fuel program for bizjets flying from three U.S. airports to the WEF in Davos.

Environment

January 15, 2020

Shell, World Energy to Partner on SAF for Lufthansa

The German flag carrier will fly three SAF-powered routes from San Francisco.

Airlines

January 7, 2020

JetBlue Pledges to Offset Carbon Emissions for All U.S. Flights

Air France and British Airways last week started compensating for CO2 emissions from flights within France and the UK by investing in green projects.

Airlines

January 6, 2020

European FBO Operator Makes Green Pledge

Portugal-based Omni Handling has pledged to plant a tree for every ground handling it performs.

Environment

December 26, 2019