VistaJet puts measures in place to protect the environment
May 3, 2021
Since its inception 17 years ago, VistaJet has always looked to the future, innovating and seeking to drive change within the industry. It is introducing a set of measures designed to preserve the planet.
Atlantic flies the flag for SAF in Aspen
May 3, 2021
SAF follows Atlantic's ongoing investment in LED technology, use of electric ground support equipment and efforts to reduce its consumption of plastic and paper consumables, which is part of its ESG strategy.
Volocopter 2X goes on display for first time in Shanghai
May 3, 2021
Volocopter and Geely have agreed to enter a joint venture to make UAM services in China a reality and have already applied for a business licence. Public awareness is one of the key factors to successful introduction.
Latest white paper sings the praises of winglet technology
May 3, 2021
Active Winglets instantly and automatically adjust to turbulence, leveraging patented load alleviation and sustainability technology to reduce fuel usage up to 33 per cent. CitationJet owners are realising the benefits.
Bye making waves with 500nm eFlyer800
April 25, 2021
Performance estimates for the eFlyer 800 include an up to 320 kts cruise speed, 35,000 ft ceiling and 500 nm range with 45-minute IFR reserves at normal cruise speed of 280 kts. It can also vastly reduce CO2 emissions.
Three leading companies put heads together for eBeaver
April 25, 2021
After the first flight of the Harbour Air eBeaver powered by magniX in December 2019 and the ongoing flight tests since then, the companies have teamed up with H55 to bring their shared vision to life by 2022.
EHAAT zones in on environmental impact
April 25, 2021
One of the first beneficiaries of EHAAT's trailblazing work is its new airbase at North Weald, which will become operational this summer. The building was designed with environmental considerations as a priority.
CAAC begin certification process for EHang's EH216
April 25, 2021
Members of the CAAC TC team have investigated and evaluated the design features, technical points, safety performance and other aspects of the EH216, followed by a field trip to EHang's R&D centre.
Vinci Airports commits to sustainable biofuels
April 25, 2021
Biofuels are one of the key items of Vinci Airports' commitment to decarbonise aviation, as demonstrated by its response in July 2020 to the French state's call for expressions of interest on sustainable fuels in France.
Telluride pioneers Avfuel SAF in Colorado
April 19, 2021
Thanks to an Avfuel partnership, Telluride Regional can now consistently provide SAF for all jet and turbine aircraft that fly in to the airport in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support sustainability goals.
Blade becomes Beta's first passenger service customer
April 18, 2021
Founded in 2017, Beta and its team of aerospace engineers are building an electric powered ecosystem for aviation, the heart of which is the Alia, the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that can carry up to six.
UPS works with BETA to facilitate sustainable deliveries
April 13, 2021
BETA's aircraft, which has caught the eye of UPS, has four fixed vertical lift propellers and one pusher propeller for forward flight. It can charge in an hour or less, is whisper-quiet, and produces zero operational emissions.
Signature SAF clears the one million gallon mark
April 11, 2021
Signature has expanded the availability of SAF through the introduction of on-airport supplies at Oakland International airport in Oakland, California and Boeing Field/King County International in Seattle, Washington.
Atlantic to supply SAF at Los Angeles International
April 4, 2021
The delivery of SAF to Los Angeles International airport is the latest initiative in a comprehensive environmental, social and corporate governance programme at Atlantic Aviation, which includes using LEDs.
Project Fresson gears up with some top contributors
April 4, 2021
Project Fresson will deliver an emissions free (zero CO2) hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered flying demonstrator by September 2022. Ricardo UK and Innovatus Technologies will be bringing their expertise to the table.
Wisk looks to give the UAM competition a beating
April 4, 2021
In February 2020, Wisk announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the New Zealand government to establish a transport trial. It is also bringing in unmanned aerial system company Insitu Pacific.
Monterey leads the way with a truckload of SAF
April 4, 2021
Neste MY SAF is made from sustainably sourced, renewable waste and residue materials, such as used cooking oil. It could deliver up to 80 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions versus regular fuel if used in its neat form.
Capital King Air takes advantage of Centreline SAF
March 25, 2021
With fuel tanks filled with SAF, Capital Air Ambulance's King Air 200 departed Bristol for Carcassonne in France to collect a patient in need of a specialist ambulance transfer to the care of medical services in the Bristol area.
Fast Air makes net zero carbon footprint commitment
March 25, 2021
Fast Air participated in the Air Elite Network's recent carbon purchase initiative. It is among the 43 member locations that have become carbon neutral for 2019 and have committed the same for 2020 and beyond.
Ampaire builds stellar team to deliver electric flight
March 22, 2021
Ampaire's partners include Rolls-Royce Electrical, University of Nottingham, Loganair, Exeter and Devon Airports, Cornwall airport, Heart of the Southwest Local Enterprise Partnership and UK Power Network Services.
Granite demonstrates rock solid sustainability
March 22, 2021
43 of Air Elite's member locations have become carbon neutral including Granite Air Center, the sole FBO at Lebanon Municipal airport in Lebanon, New Hampshire, which has greatly reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
iAero's Part 121 charter flights certified carbon neutral
March 19, 2021
The US EPA reports that aircraft contribute 12 per cent of US transportation emissions and account for three per cent of the nation's total greenhouse gas production. iAero has decided the step up to the plate.
Archer targets launch of Miami UAM network by 2024
March 19, 2021
Archer's UAM platform will be designed to move people throughout cities in a fast, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. Its eVTOL aircraft is expected to travel distances of up to 60 miles at up to 150 mph.
Better SAF than sorry at Centreline Bristol
March 19, 2021
With aviation currently accounting for two to three per cent of manmade global carbon emissions, Air BP was the first fuel supplier to have into-plane fuelling operations certified as carbon neutral. Centreline has signed up.
All-electric passenger aircraft on the cards in Scandinavia
March 16, 2021
Tecnam, Rolls-Royce and Widerøe are putting their heads together to create an all-electric commuter aircraft that could be ready by 2026. Norway's extensive network of STOL airports is deemed to be a good fit.
The only way is up for Rolls-Royce and Vertical
March 15, 2021
Around 150 Rolls-Royce engineers based in countries including Hungary, Germany, US and the UK will work with the Vertical Aerospace team on developing an aircraft which aims to be one of the world's first eVTOLs.
Biggin Hill takes a stand for sustainability
March 15, 2021
Biggin Hill has set out ‘ambitious but necessary’ targets and will do everything in its power to make the best use of natural resources and minimise the airport's impact on the local, regional, and international environment.
Honeywell generator is able to run on biofuel
March 15, 2021
A Honeywell turbogenerator can provide electric power for multiple electric motors anywhere on an aircraft. The first demonstration of this turbogenerator system will occur in the third quarter of 2021.
Avfuel couriers SAF to Koury on Eastern seaboard
March 13, 2021
Koury Aviation can now provide SAF for resale to general aviation customers. The SAF was produced by Neste and is made from sustainably sourced, renewable waste and residue materials such as used cooking oil.
Archer quivering with excitement at prospect of LA UAM
March 6, 2021
In a demonstration of its commitment to Los Angeles, Archer is supporting efforts to educate the city's residents about the new transportation technology. It hopes to launch a UAM network in the region by 2024.
Volocopter raises additional capital of 200 million euros
March 6, 2021
Being the first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company to receive Design Organisation Approval (DOA) by EASA, Volocopter expects its first commercial air taxi routes to be opened within the next two years.
Jetex and Shell tackle the environment together
March 5, 2021
A new Jetex service is on offer at Dubai, Paris, Singapore, Dublin, Dusseldorf and Salalah airports, with more locations being added as more of Jetex's customers want to lead the way to fly with reduced carbon footprint.
Aciturri brings Lilium Jet closer to realisation
March 1, 2021
Aciturri will handle the production of the Lilium Jet's primary composite structures, which will use materials supplied by Toray Industries, with whom Lilium signed an agreement for composite material in May 2020.
Joby reinvents itself as it looks to advance eVTOL
March 1, 2021
With more than 1,000 test flights completed over the last 10 years, Joby Aviation has made steady progress in the aerial ridesharing industry. Being listed on the New York Stock Exchange will do its credentials no harm.
Astro and Horizon join forces to realise eVTOL ambitions
March 1, 2021
The eVTOL aircraft market size is projected to reach $87.64 billion by 2026, and the UAM market is estimated to surpass $1 trillion in the next decade. Astro and Horizon hope to be at the front of the queue.
Portugal paves the way for Air BP start-stop trucks
February 22, 2021
Air BP identified that hydrant dispensers were the vehicles most suited to start-stop technology. The company then worked with a selected supplier to design a system specific to its hydrant fleet. Portugal is up first.
Surf Air Mobility on crest of progress with Ampaire
February 22, 2021
The Union Bank of Switzerland estimates that the global opportunity for hybrid electric aircraft is estimated to grow to $178 billion by 2040. Surf Air Mobility, accompanied by Ampaire, looks to lead the charge.
Archer right on target with Atlas and United deals
February 15, 2021
Based in Palo Alto and led by co-founders and co-CEOs Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein, Archer's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility and become a leader in the new $1 trillion era of UAM.
Clay Lacy carbon savings set to go through the roof
February 15, 2021
Generating 750,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each year, Clay Lacy's 500 kW solar system will offset the equivalent of 530 metric tons of CO2, the same amount of CO2 as driving more than 1.3 million miles in a car.
Sun shines a light on SAF at Camarillo
February 15, 2021
To encourage the purchase of SAF in Ventura County, Sun Air Jets is offering Signature TailWins loyalty programme members five times the amount of Signature TailWins reward points for SAF orders until 31 March.
Hitchins itching to get stuck into sustainability at Biggin
February 14, 2021
Formerly London Biggin Hill airport's community engagement manager, Colin Hitchins will head up corporate social responsibility and sustainability, with a focus on business, community, people and environment.
NetJets furthers sustainability march with WasteFuel
February 8, 2021
Landfills are the third largest source of methane produced by human activity, accounting for approximately 11 per cent of estimated global methane emissions. NetJets is looking to make use of waste gas potency.
Walle decides to embark on a Jaunt
February 7, 2021
Walle is currently working with the regulatory authorities and mapping out its first key routes for its air taxi service. It is working with Jaunt Air Mobility to provide advanced air mobility transit services in Italy.
