Environment

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

UK Farnborough Airport
Feb 3, 2023 - 12:26 PM
London-area Farnborough Airport Soars to New Heights
Farnborough Airport set a traffic record in 2022 and is now the top business aviation airport in the London area.
Solar array at Safran facility
Feb 3, 2023 - 12:02 PM
Safran Looks To Go Green
French engine manufacturer Safran plans to install solar panels at many of its production facilties, in step with its long term decarbonization goals.
Rescued sea turtle
Feb 3, 2023 - 11:27 AM
Sheltair Partners With Sea Turtle Rescue Charity
Turtles Fly Too has been recruiting private pilots to carry stranded sea turtles since 2014. FBO chain Sheltair will now make it easier for them.
There is no planet B
Feb 1, 2023 - 9:36 AM
Flight-shaming: Challenging the Narrative
European business aviation operators have repeatedly been grappling with environmental activism but are fighting back with sustainability.
Green aircraft
Feb 1, 2023 - 8:46 AM
Mapping a Blueprint Toward Sustainability
Business aviation industry leaders advise looking holistically at sustainability, look at available resources, and "just start."
SAF
Feb 1, 2023 - 7:30 AM
Europe's Leap Forward in Sustainability
Despite the prevalent flight-shaming, Europe is taking a comprehensive approach to sustainability.
World Energy Sustainable Fuel Plant in Paramount, California
Jan 30, 2023 - 11:29 AM
Honeywell Receives First SAF Shipment at Phoenix Campus
Engine and ground equipment manufacturer Honeywell will begin using SAF at its Phoenix engine campus after receiving its first delivery.
Jan 24, 2023 - 12:55 PM
Australian Government Funds Plans To Electrify Aircraft
Dovetail Electric Aviation received an AUD$3 million grant from the Australian government to convert turboprop aircraft to electric propulsion.
Samples of SAF in testing lab
Jan 20, 2023 - 10:26 AM
Singapore To Launch SAF Offtake Study
To boost its competitiveness as a global sustainable air travel hub, Singapore is looking to develop the framework to have permanent SAF supplies.
ZeroAvia's Dornier 228 hydrogen-electric prototype airplane first flight
Jan 19, 2023 - 11:57 AM
ZeroAvia Achieves First Flight with Hydrogen-powered Airliner
ZeroAvia's hydrogen-powered Dornier 228 flew for the first time on Thursday.