Sustainability

The EC and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst have launched the EU-Catalyst partnership to accelerate commercial deployment of technologies to help Europe meet its commitment to reduce its net-carbon emissions 55% by 2030.

As some MROs add aircraft textile repair capabilities, OEMs are developing innovative new materials.

DG Fuels is moving ahead with plans to build a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Louisiana after receiving funds to meet its cash requirements up to the expected closing on financing for construction, expected by mid-2022.

ZeroAvia adds the Dash 8-400 turboprop and CRJ regional jets to planned applications of its hydrogen-electric powertrains.

Perception of progress in aviation’s hot topics does not always match practical efforts for change.

The importance of Dubai Airshow, not just to the Middle East, was emphasised today by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline.

As world leaders are gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit, it's time for route development to start embedding sustainability into every decision.

Interest in reusable rockets revived by SpaceX’s success.

Fly-by-wire taking off; More orbital cleanup plans; Zero-emissions island links; Wing drones go urban; Food giant eyes SAF.

Fuel supplier Q8Aviation has delivered initial supplies of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to London Gatwick Airport, with the initial flight to use it—an easyJet service on Oct. 27.

Istanbul Airport was awarded as "Best Airport in Europe" and the "Accessible Airport" at the 17th ACI Europe Awards organised by the International Airports Council (ACI Europe).

Members of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) have voted to extend the terms of the current chairperson and deputy chairperson for the next 12 months.

On Saturday 23 October, Etihad Airways operated its most sustainable flight ever.

Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) of seven of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving more sustainable aviation.

Issues extend to everyday business practices, such as using repairs instead of new parts.

Startup ZeroAvia has partnered with Mitsubishi’s CRJ support division, MHI RJ Aviation, to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion for regional jets, aiming for market availability in 2028.

Aviation, aerospace, space and defence leaders from across the globe will meet in-person in Abu Dhabi for the return of the Global Aerospace Summit on 24 -26 May 2022.

New NASA green airliner study to go beyond agency’s sustainable X-plane to include technology for broader reduced environmental impacts.

Fuel-cell cargo drone; Electric air racers; LeoLabs down under; Hydrogen box wing; 100% SAF flights.

As operators expand their go-green efforts, pushback against the use-and-discard pattern that underpins much of the new spare-parts business could grow.

Lockdowns and restrictions on personal travel are not natural human states. That is why jail sentences are a punishment for those who do wrong. The

After NBAA-BACE was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the business aviation community reconvened in Las Vegas.

Sustainability has become a big conversation in the aviation industry, but efforts so far have focused mainly on airline operations, airframes and

Aviation’s existential threat is not COVID; it’s the environment.

LATAM sustainability director Juan José Tohá explains the Latin American carrier’s sustainability pathway. –Interview by WESLEY CHARNOCK What’s at the