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.
Jaunt and Varon put heads together for Latam AAM
February 7, 2021
Varon Vehicles Corporation is developing a series of vertiports connected to each other via well-defined low altitude virtual lanes, through which eVTOLs designed by Jaunt Air Mobility will fly, as early as 2023.
British project puts Islander at the HEART of sustainability
February 7, 2021
A zero-carbon aircraft that is able to offer higher frequency services, with more day return scheduling and reduced travel times, could become a significant rival to road and rail journeys, HEART's members hope.
Rolls-Royce tests all-SAF in a Pearl 700
February 7, 2021
The SAF that was used in tests by Rolls-Royce was produced by low-carbon fuel specialist World Energy in Paramount, California, sourced by Shell Aviation and delivered by SkyNRG. Net zero carbon is the end goal.
Airflow unveils eSTOL with distributed propulsion
February 2, 2021
Airflow was founded in 2019 by five former Airbus Vahana team members to bring eSTOL capabilities to the middle-mile logistics market. It is transforming a Cessna 210 into an eSTOL with distributed electric propulsion.
Aeroplex and Aerolease complete LGB solar project
February 1, 2021
Long Beach airport has become a driving force for solar energy and sustainability. It is now home to nearly 1,000 solar panels mounted on 55,000 sq ft of the rooftop at 3333 E. Spring St, generating 380 kW annually.
West of England identified as key eVTOL test site
February 1, 2021
Atkins, in addition to managing a new eVTOL project in England, will provide whole-system enterprise architecture, develop safety cases and create processes for secure passenger identification management.
Lilium and Ferrovial strike vertiports deal
February 1, 2021
Vertiports are key in realising the potential of innovations in eVTOL aviation, providing infrastructure for landing, recharging and taking off with passengers. Lilium and Ferrovial could make a great match.
Highlands and Islands works on remote community flights
February 1, 2021
A new project will operate for an 18 month period, testing different types of low-carbon aircraft to identify the next generation of air services and the operational infrastructure necessary to support sustainable aviation.
4Air is for the planet as it introduces new schemes
February 1, 2021
Through the 4Air rating, a system focused on sustainability in private aviation, 4Air offers benchmarks that are aligned with industry goals and consistent with international standards for reducing environmental impact.
UK UAM consortium prepare to play with ideas in Sandbox
January 23, 2021
Heathrow airport, London City airport, NATS, Skyports, Atech, Volocopter and Vertical Aerospace are working alongside Eve to come up with plans to bring air taxis and eVTOLs into UK aerospace in the near future.
magniX moves in at Everett in Snohomish County
January 23, 2021
Together, magniX and Eviation are working to create a hub of innovation and usher in a new era in electric aviation for Snohomish County. A 40,000 sq ft facility in Everett should set magniX on such a path.
