Sustainability: Industry's Next Steps
Even before sustainability climbed up the global agenda, aviation had every incentive to cut its fuel consumption and therefore emissions. Although there has been real progress, there is also much work still to be done, and major challenges lie ahead for aviation.
These challenges will encompass not only new technology, including airframe and propulsion types that will make aviation cleaner and more efficient, but also a host of regulatory hoops through which the aviation community must pass.
Aviation Week Network continues to explore the ongoing initiatives underway.
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Jun 14, 2023
The live test follows a lab simulation that ended in May 2022.
Jun 14, 2023
Battery worries have led Italy-based Tecnam Aircraft to suspend plans to develop the P-Volt all-electric version of the P2012 twin-engine light aircraft.
Jun 14, 2023
Airbus has begun work on a next-generation aircraft to enter service in 2035, opting for a novel architecture that may enable use of open-rotor engines.
Jun 13, 2023
NASA and Boeing hope the X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator paves the way for more efficient commercial airliner configurations.
Jun 13, 2023
The new short- and medium-haul aircraft will have similar flight envelope characteristics to today’s A320neo family, but much better fuel burn and greater range
Jun 12, 2023
Naples Airport (APF) on Florida’s west coast is subsidizing the cost of UL94 unleaded avgas, which it started supplying to aircraft operators on June 9.
Jun 12, 2023
Study shows steps to speed up sustainability are clear and feasible.
Jun 09, 2023
The industry needs to offer more flexibility and financial incentive and find ways to resonate with young people.