Ravn Alaska puts pen to paper for 50 Airflow eSTOLs
June 10, 2021
An agreement with Ravn Alaska brings Airflow's total order book to over $200 million. Airflow says its hybrid-electric aircraft are able to enter into service with no new infrastructure requirements and limited hurdles.
Jetflite ready to fly sustainable legs from Finland
June 10, 2021
Jetflite has five aircraft in its fleet, comprising a Gulfstream G150, Falcon 7X and Challenger 350, 604 and 650 based at Helsinki Vantaa airport. With assistance from Neste, the operator will soon be flying more neutrally.
ADAC rescue rotorcraft flies on 40 per cent SAF
June 10, 2021
Biofuel fuelling ADAC Luftrettung's H145 is a second-generation biofuel, the SAF of choice of the aviation industry, which significantly reduces CO2 emissions because it is produced from residual and waste materials.
VoltAero to unveil Cassio 1 at France Air Expo
June 4, 2021
VoltAero has already logged more than 40 hours during 70-plus flights with the Cassio 1 hybrid-electric demonstrator as it validates its hybrid-electric technology. Lyon will be the location of the big reveal.
VT-30 could usher in inter-city era for EHang
June 4, 2021
The VT-30 is geared towards inter-city travels among city clusters, such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Rim, as it can carry two passengers from one city to another.
Irish organisations put heads together for Shannon vertiport
June 2, 2021
A consortium in Ireland has begun working towards launching beyond visual line of sight proof-of-concept operations as early as September. These flights will demonstrate the viability of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Halo and Eve create a heavenly UAM partnership
June 2, 2021
Beyond the initial order and collaboration to develop a new eVTOL operation, Eve and Halo will also partner on the continued development of Eve's urban air traffic management system all over the US and the UK.
It keeps getting better for Beta after successful funding round
May 31, 2021
Beta Technologies' Series A funding round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, and joined by Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund as well as new and returning investors. The round raised $368 million.
Ex-Airbus man Puerta joins a strong team at Vertical
May 31, 2021
At Airbus, Eduardo Dominguez Puerta was responsible for Voom, the subsidiary in charge of development, design and manufacturing of eVTOLs. He will be drawing on all his experience in his new role with Vertical.
Luxaviation to bring European know-how to Lilium
May 29, 2021
Luxaviation will become responsible for parts of the airline operations being developed by Lilium, which has already revealed plans to launch in Germany at Munich, Nuremberg, Dusseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports.
Avfuel and Textron ink deal for sustainable fuel
May 29, 2021
A new agreement makes Textron Aviation Avfuel's first OEM customer to take the fuel at regular intervals. The use of SAF aligns with Textron's commitment to meet industry goals for reducing carbon emissions.
Luxaviation signs up to Rolls-Royce SAFinity scheme
May 21, 2021
SAFinity enables business aviation customers to operate flights in a carbon neutral way. It is available for all business aircraft and engines from any manufacturer and is part of Rolls-Royce's push for zero carbon by 2050.
Munich airport to deliver SAF courtesy of Air BP
May 21, 2021
The SAF supplied by Air BP is made from waste-based sustainable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, blended with traditional jet fuel. Munich is Air BP's second SAF location in Germany after Hamburg Finkenwerder.
VoloConnect is the latest eVTOL to join the lineup
May 21, 2021
VoloConnect uses a hybrid lift and push design to transport up to four passengers on routes of 100 km at a speed of 180 km/h, with a top speed of 250 km/h. It complements other aircraft in the Volocopter portfolio.
Flexjet commits to carbon reduction in Europe and beyond
May 21, 2021
Working with 4Air, Flexjet in Europe offsets 300 per cent of the carbon dioxide equivalent for every flight, to reflect both CO2 emissions and other pollutants. Flexjet LLC has also been working hard to neutralise.
Dunlop to work alongside Faradair on BEHA tyres
May 21, 2021
A partnership between Dunlop Aircraft Tyres and Faradair marries Dunlop's heritage with an opportunity for the future of sustainable manufacturing. Both companies will be progressing the Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft (BEHA).
Alice electric propulsion unit arrives with Eviation
May 21, 2021
MagniX EPUs have been powering aircraft in flight since December of 2019 and are on a path to FAA Part 33 certification in 2022. Eviation hopes to have its electric-powered Alice aircraft airborne later this year.
CAE joins eVTOL developer on its Journey
May 14, 2021
Jaunt Aircraft Systems aims to de-risk production and accelerate time-to-market and mass commercialisation of its Journey aircraft by harnessing CAE simulation at a very early stage in development.
Lleida-Alguaire considered as EHang European hub
May 14, 2021
EHang has found a suitable European base for conducting test studies related to autonomous flight technologies and airspace management, in an active airport environment.
Blade and Wisk have all the tools for success
May 10, 2021
Following FAA certification, Blade and Wisk intend to deploy EVA aircraft on short-distance routes between Blade's network of dedicated terminals throughout the US. The two companies have formed a working group.
Truckee Tahoe makes SAF available to visiting aircraft
May 10, 2021
Truckee Tahoe Airport District received its first delivery of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Avfuel on 28 April. Each truckload of 8,000 gallons of Avfuel's Neste MY SAF provides a 22 tonne carbon reduction.
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.
