Sustainability

By Graham Warwick
The EU research program has called for additional proposals for projects to mature technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
While fuel savings in flight are the preponderant environmental outcome of using composites, changes in manufacturing would be welcome.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
European’s Clean Aviation research program has launched a slew of projects aimed at enabling a low-emission hybrid-electric airliner to enter service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Airbus and Air New Zealand have formed a consortium to evaluate ways to deploy hydrogen hubs at airports, starting with a case study at Christchurch.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
The European Union (EU) Parliament went ahead with the adoption of revisions that will expand the scope of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS.)
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Prachi Patel
Emirates’ cabin upgrade project marks the beginning of a long-term effort to modernize the inflight experience.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Henry Canaday
As demand for freighters continues to grow, cargo conversion specialists are offering new options, including for smaller aircraft types.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
General aviation airports in Santa Clara County, California, will demonstrate best practices for transitioning to unleaded aviation fuel under the agreement.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
The UK government has announced £117 million ($141 million) in funding for projects to develop technologies for zero-emission hydrogen and electric propulsion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) plan to collaborate to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines both plan to be early adopters of electric aircraft but have contrasting visions for initial operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
New-generation cabin air conditioning systems are advancing reliability, air quality and sustainability.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Graham Warwick
IndianOil has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LanzaJet to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in India.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Sustainable finance non-profit organization RMI and a group of major banks are developing a "climate-aligned finance framework" (CAFF) for the aviation sector.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Air New Zealand has added Embraer, electric regional aircraft startup Heart Aerospace and hydrogen-electric propulsion developer Universal Hydrogen.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The structure forms the lower half of the Airbus-led Multi-Functional Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The project has been devised as a flying testbed for distributed electric propulsion technologies that could be used on future commercial aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Bioethanol produced from domestic timber would mainly be used as a feedstock for the production of SAF at Nippon Paper’s mills beginning in 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Alder’s board announced on Jan. 11 that Sherbacow had left the company on Dec. 27 and named Tim Obitts as acting CEO but did not give a reason.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
A research and technology program has begun to study the environmental impact of manufacturing light composite structures.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement with European energy company Varo covering the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Northwestern Polytechnical University in China has flown a subscale model of a 300-330-seat BWB airliner.
Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
Daher bets on thermoplastics for higher production rates and reduced environmental footprint.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
LanzaJet has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use ethanol in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
A renewable diesel production facility in Texas plans to be upgraded to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Aircraft & Propulsion