Sustainability

As part of CFM's RISE engine demonstration program, wind tunnel tests of a smaller-scale open fan have been found to substantiate computational analysis.

Renewable fuel producer Neste is growing sustainable aviation fuel capacity even if obstacles remain for wider uptake across industry.

ZeroAvia is working with U.S. and UK regulators to certify elements of its hydrogen-electric powertrain.

Airbus is leading a new European research project to study how the composition of a sustainable aviation fuel influences the formation of contrails.

During a two-day “Airbus Summit” held in Toulouse, the manufacturer unveiled initial concepts of what a future single-aisle aircraft could look like.

As sustainability takes center stage in 2025, Airbus is testing a new book-and-claim system, while IATA will manage its own SAF registry through a new entity.

Airbus is focusing on a “realpolitik” approach to accelerating innovation into products in the nearer term.

This week’s Carbon Analysis journeys to the Asia-Pacific region to explore the emissions of four carriers: Air China, Lion Air, Qantas and Singapore Airlines.

Signature Aviation announced six new locations in Europe where operators can fuel with blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Renewable fuel producer Neste noticed more demand for SAF after EU mandates were introduced but believes the legislation's stepped approach is suboptimal.

European airframers and engine makers expect to develop their next-generation products using greener technologies demonstrated under the Clean Aviation program.

In a changing world, the dual civil-military use of new technologies and EU competitiveness emerge as additional priorities in the Clean Aviation program.

Electric engines and turboshaft developments signal new growth in the light helicopter market sector.

A lack of SAF and common government policies are hindering Africa’s decarbonization progress.

Airlines are rethinking how to keep passengers comfortable and entertained.

Industry says new legislation aimed at turning decarbonization into a growth driver does not go far enough in supporting green transition.

This week in the Carbon Analysis, SkyTeam's Aerolineas Argentinas, Garuda Indonesia, MEA and TAROM come under the spotlight.

Japan Airlines and Airbus have joined a consortium of three other companies that plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Japan.

Europe resets its ingredients to achieve carbon net zero as the mission gets more complicated.

LCC easyJet is targeting reductions in airport apron fuel consumption, carbon emissions and noise following a successful trial to eliminate the use of aircraft auxiliary power units [APU].

Less than four years after boldly pledging to reach net zero emissions by 2050, IATA appears to be dropping the target. Is the airline industry abandoning sustainability or just acknowledging reality?

Following on from our Star Alliance analysis, this week’s Carbon Analysis looks at Oneworld airlines Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Oman Air and Royal Air Maroc.

Japan has completed the construction of its first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel facility, which is set to produce 79 million gal. by 2030.

Seaglider prototype debuts, fuel-cell flights, Delta backs BWB, and improving fuel cells.

Net zero—out of reach by the middle of the century ... or is it?