Environment

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

CO2
Jan 26, 2021 - 9:40 AM
Europe CO2 Emissions from Aviation Drop 57% in 2020
The Covid crisis resulted in aviation emissions falling by more than half last year, according to Eurocontrol.
Jan 22, 2021 - 12:38 PM
Boeing Commits To Certifying Jets for Pure SAF Power by 2030
Aviation’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050 will require jets to fly on 100-percent SAF well before then, says Boeing.
Jan 21, 2021 - 10:31 AM
FAA Solicits Input on Aircraft Noise Research
The FAA is undertaking a range of noise research and released the results of one such study that found annoyance to aircraft noise intensifying.
Avfuel
Jan 12, 2021 - 11:19 AM
Avfuel, Neste Ink SAF Supply Deal
Avfuel has inked a strategic partnership with sustainable aviation fuel provider Neste to create continous SAF supplies for its U.S. customers.
Signature SAF tanker
Jan 8, 2021 - 11:54 AM
Signature Aviation Earns 'A' in Environmental Stewardship
Signature Aviation has been awarded a grade of “A” by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), an environmental non-profit.
Dec 29, 2020 - 10:30 AM
EPA’s Aircraft Emissions Rule Signed Into Law
The U.S. EPA issued a final rule on greenhouse gas emission standards for large turbine airplanes, aligning them with ICAO standards.
Conseil et Technique IP2
Dec 29, 2020 - 8:34 AM
French Innovator Pushes Reboot of Propulsion Architecture
Conseil et Technique believes it can make electric power work for airliners by moving propulsion hardware off wings and to the rear of the fuselage.
D328 eco
Dec 21, 2020 - 10:30 AM
Sustainable D328eco Aims To Lead Turboprop Renaissance
Deutsche Aircraft believes a slow recovery from Covid will inspire airlines to exploit the cost efficiency of turboprop aircraft like its new D328eco.
Faradair BEHA
Dec 17, 2020 - 7:06 AM
Faradair's BEHA Hybrid Aircraft Boosted By Partnerships
Honeywell, MagniX, Cambridge Consultants and Nova Systems named as program partners for Faradair's Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft.
ZEROe
Dec 15, 2020 - 9:30 AM
Airbus Unveils ‘Podded’ Engine Design for ZEROe Program
A new design featuring six eight-bladed pods mounted beneath the aircraft wing represents Airbus’s latest effort to “scale up” hydrogen-powered engines.