Business Aviation Industry Strives For Environmental Credibility

Thierry Dubois Bill Carey Guy Norris Lee Ann Shay October 25, 2023
business aviation aircraft on static display at NBAA-BACE

As short-term measures, the sector is working hard to fly at optimal altitudes and speeds, make the most of air traffic management and improve manufacturing.

Credit: Brett Schauf/ShowNews
Business aviation has a mountain to climb, and the hourglass is emptying. The mountain, unsurprisingly, is achieving sustainability. The hourglass is the waning patience with assertions that flying in such aircraft is reasonable. A business jet traveler’s carbon footprint is a multiple of an economy...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

Bill Carey

Based in Washington, D.C., Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and unmanned aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

Lee Ann Shay

As executive editor of MRO and business aviation, Lee Ann Shay directs Aviation Week's coverage of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), including Inside MRO, and business aviation, including BCA.

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