Environment

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

ATR Evo turboprop in flight over clouds
May 18, 2022, 3:00 AM

ATR Eyes Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for New ‘Evo’ Turboprop

The Franco-Italian OEM is also exploring a new eco-design that includes new propellers as part of its drive to reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions.

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May 22, 2022 - 2:00 AM
Piaggio Ponders Electric and Hydrogen-electric Aircraft
Piaggio has considered new propulsion systems for its P180 Avanti Evo twin turboprop, but has concluded a new airframe is required.
Farnborough Airport in the UK illuminated at dusk
May 21, 2022 - 12:00 PM
Farnborough Airport Invests in a Green Growth Future
The London-area airport is building a third hangar, while looking ahead to the arrival of new electric aircraft and introducing lower-carbon fuels.
May 19, 2022 - 12:28 PM
NBAA Touts Industry Sustainabilty at Congressional Hearing
In a document issued during a congressional hearing this week, NBAA detailed business aviation’s commitment to sustainability.
Digital rendering of hybrid-electric Dash 8 aircraft in flight
May 19, 2022 - 9:35 AM
Pratt Canada Picks Battery Supplier for Hybrid-Electric Project
Pratt & Whitney Canada has chosen Switzerland’s H55 to supply battery systems for its hybrid-electric Dash 8 demonstrator program.
Boeing 737 landing at Farnborough airport during Farnborough International Airshow in 2018
May 19, 2022 - 1:37 AM
Farnborough International Airshow Set To Return in July
After the 2020 show was abandoned due to the Covid pandemic, organizers have invested in new features for the event to be held July 18-22.
Artist rendering of Panama biofuel refinery as seen from aerial view
May 18, 2022 - 1:11 PM
Work Begins on World's Largest Biofuel Plant
A consortium of energy industry companies has partnered with the Panamanian government to launch what will become the world’s largest biofuel refinery.
Surf Air electric-hybrid Cessna Grand Caravan
May 18, 2022 - 1:10 PM
Surf Air IPO To Fund Hybrid-electric Fleet Conversions
Surf Air Mobility expects to raise $467 million through an IPO, which would fund conversion of its Cessna Grand Caravan fleet to hybrid-electric power.
May 18, 2022 - 12:15 PM
Azzera Launches Carbon-offset Program for Bizav
Azzera, a new provider of carbon offsetting and compliance solutions, has introduced services tailored for the business aviation market.
ATR Evo turboprop in flight over clouds
May 18, 2022 - 3:00 AM
ATR Eyes Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for New ‘Evo’ Turboprop
The Franco-Italian OEM is also exploring a new eco-design that includes new propellers as part of its drive to reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions.
May 16, 2022 - 12:54 PM
Aviation Organizations Urge 'Fixes' To EPA SAF Proposal
Forty-two aviation and energy organizations urged that the EPA make "simple fixes" to a proposal on feedstocks used in SAF.