Sustainability

Directional Aviation announced a financial investment in biomass fuel developer Alder Fuels that includes a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement by fractional ownership provider Flexjet.

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Governments are considering measures such as flight caps and extra taxes to speed up aviation emissions reduction efforts.

Europe has launched a research project to develop a liquid hydrogen tank that is integrated into the aircraft’s fuselage to maximize volume and minimize weight.

Alder Fuels has signed a long-term contract with Enviva for the large-scale supply of woody biomass for conversion to a “green crude” that can be processed into SAF.

As the aerospace industry gathers in Montreal, the challenges of getting to net-zero are laid bare.

Data-driven Cascade modeling tool to inform Boeing product development planning.

Focusing on next generation aircraft including Boeing 737-8s, 787s, Airbus A220s and the A321-XLR is at the top of the list for Air Canada, its CFO said.

The module will contribute to increased efficiency and lower fuel burn.

DG plans to build the first of a planned 21 North American production sites in Louisiana.

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The company plans to convert its biorefinery in Houston to into a SAF hub, producing 250 million gal. per year by 2025.

Signing of the Inflation Reduction Act by President Biden introduces key mechanisms to improve the sustainability of aviation.

Bombardier prepares to fly a larger-scale model of its blended wing-body concept for a future sustainable business aircraft.

American Airlines has invested in zero-emission propulsion developer ZeroAvia and signed a memorandum of understanding covering a possible order for 100 hydrogen-electric engines to retrofit CRJ regional jets.

Lufthansa aims to halve net CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019.

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and sustainability rating firm 4AIR have released a common receipt that FBOs and aircraft operators can use to credit sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchases.

American Airlines has committed to a five-year, 500 million gal. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement with Gevo, marking the largest SAF commitment to date for the airline.

The Airlander 10 aircraft opens new possibilities with its potential ability to land on any large flat surface.

First flight of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric engine could come within weeks.

Airbus UpNext plans to flight test a hydrogen-burning engine at altitude on a powered glider.

Washington DC-based Alder Fuels expects completion of its first “greencrude” plant in 2024.

The two companies will cooperate on a series of early concept ground tests of a Rolls AE 2100 engine, followed by a full-scale ground test of a Rolls Pearl 15 jet engine.

British Transport Minister Grant Shapps laid out the strategy to ShowNews.

Safran Electrical & Power will supply the conversion kit's electric motor.