Sustainability

By Jens Flottau, Thierry Dubois
Airbus announced plans for a new conventional narrowbody in June. Now the French government is making it clear that the project is its top funding priority.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
Luxaviation announced the launch of its “Go-to-Zero” investment fund as part of its accelerated efforts to decarbonize its operations by 2030.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
All 13 Oneworld member airlines have agreed to contribute their operational data to IATA’s CO2 Connect emissions calculator, marking a big win for IATA’s model.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
T&E surveyed 217 companies and found that 104 had kept their air travel emissions to less than 50% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois
Florian Guillermet, CEO of French ATC organization DSNA, will have more responsibilities as head of the European Union Aviation Safety Association.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By William Moore
U.S. regional feeder emissions per ASK are nearly double that of the airlines they feed.  
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
The Biden administration has released guidance on its tax credit for SAF that opens the door to using corn and soybeans produced by U.S. farmers as feedstocks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
The system is designed to improve safety, operational efficiency, and navigation guidance around airport taxiways and runways.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
Airbus’ plan for an ultra-efficient successor to the A320 has received a funding commitment from Paris for €300 million ($330 million) per year, from 2024-27.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Dimensional Energy has closed a $20 million Series A funding round that will support construction of a power-to-liquids plant in Richmond, British Columbia.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
Safran Electrical & Power’s GENeUS 300 motor-generator has completed a 500-hr. ground test campaign, the company announced.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois
ICAO and IATA are taking steps to encourage more sustainable aviation fuel production to meet growing demand from airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Leonardo is reporting progress in nacelle technology, having performed successful tests in engine noise absorption.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
Belgian airports face a weekend of disruption as activists target the country’s aviation sector with planned protests starting Dec. 15 through Dec. 17.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Graham Warwick
E-fuel SAF is widely favored as a longer-term path to decarbonizing aviation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The deal would see SAF delivered to Amsterdam Schiphol, allowing LOT to access carbon reduction benefits without directly using the fuel on its own flights.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Airlines are ending their roller coaster ride from high profits to deep losses. The new operating environment sounds familiar: high costs and low margins.
Airlines & Lessors

By Bill Carey
VP Racing Fuels announced it has formed a new company to commercialize a high-octane unleaded fuel for general aviation piston aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By William Moore
Whether it be through fleet renewal or seat reconfiguration, falling emissions per ASK are always a positive thing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Molly McMillin
The program, SustainableAdvantage, was formed in collaboration with 4Air and will launch in January 2024, the company says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The goal for aviation fuel in 2030 to be 5% less carbon intensive than conventional jet fuel will be partly achieved through lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF).
Emerging Technologies

By Victoria Moores
ICAO and Google, which each have their own emissions assessment tools, are exploring ways to cooperate on their respective methodologies.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
ACI added a new level—Level 5—to its accreditation program.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Understandably, the airline industry likes to highlight its efforts to become more sustainable.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Industry is hoping November 2023 will go down in history as a turning point for sustainable aviation fuel after a historic framework put forth by the ICAO.
Aircraft & Propulsion