Environment
News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.
FBOs
EBACE 2011: ExecuJet Germany Wins Shell Gold Fuelling Award
British fuel supplier Shell Aviation (Stand 1343) has awarded ExecuJet Germany’s Berlin Schönefeld Airport FBO its Gold Fuelling Award.
Regulations and Government
EBACE 2011: Jet Aviation Launches EU ETS Compliance Management Service
Engines
World Economic Forum Report Articulates Aviation’s Carbon Challenge
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by the aviation industry will increase three-fold by 2050 in spite of an industry goal to cut them in half, according
Environment
As fuel prices rise, biofuels wait for approval
Civil unrest in the Middle East has pushed up the price of jet fuel by more than 30 percent since December.
Regulations and Government
Euro Research Focusing on Helicopter Electric Systems
Environment
Crunch time for emissions verification
by Charles Alcock
Hundreds of aircraft operators in Europe and around the world were scrambling last month to meet the March 31 deadline to c
Environment
What are the limits of Europe’s ETS?
It is astonishing to many operators outside Europe, but under the European Union’s emissions trading scheme they are accountable for their engines’ carbon
Environment
Rising fuel prices squeeze charter operators, FBOs
by Matt Thurber
For a pilot worried about whether the next bump in operating costs will be one more incentive for the boss to sell the airpla
FBOs
McCreery Aviation Signs on with Avfuel
The family-owned FBO located at McAllen-Miller International Airport (MFE) is the latest to brand with Michigan-based contract fuel specialist AvFuel.
Environment
Falcon 7X Laminar Flow Testing Aids 'Clean Sky'
Dassault Aviation conducted a "successful" flight test to evaluate laminar wings for large business jets.
Regulations and Government
Colt Offers ‘Turnkey’ Solution for ETS Compliance
Environment
Eco-diesel Jet Fuel Plant Planned in Brazil
Airbus, Brazilian carrier TAM Linhas Aéreas and others interested in the feasibility of biofuels for aviation use are working to establish a “bio-ke
Environment
World Fuel Acquires Hiller Group
Global fuel supplier and logistics company World Fuel Services last month completed its deal to purchase Tampa, Fla.-based general aviation fuel distributo
Regulations and Government
Universal Unveils ETS Reporting Portal
Universal Weather & Aviation has unveiled an online portal aimed at making it easier for aircraft operators to prepare carbon emission reports for
Environment
Premier Solutions Shows Green Technology
Premier Solutions of America has introduced a new “eco-friendly” paint stripper that is “biodegradable, non-toxic, easy to use and easy to apply.”
Environment
Industry’s Green Efforts Lauded
At the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change last month the international aviation industry was recognized for its efforts to address cli
Environment
UVair Access Now Available Via Universal Mobile
Universal Weather & Aviation has introduced the second release of its Universal Mobile application.
Environment
Deadline looms for EU verified emission report
With less than four months to go before the March 31 deadline for aircraft operators to submit independently verified emissions reports for the European Un
Environment
ICAO Resolution Tackles Aviation Emissions
At the close of its 37th Assembly last Friday, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) agreed to what it characterized as the first global app
Environment
ETS reporting process remains a headache
If you make even a handful of short flights into European airspace, there’s no escaping the countdown to the European Union’s contentious emissions trading
Environment
Numbers Don’t Stack Up for Small Emitters Tool
The ETS small emitters tool for calculating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is simple at first glance, consisting of no more than an Excel spreadsheet into
Environment
Everest touts value of ‘fuel management’
Everest Fuel Management is using its NBAA appearance (Booth No.
Environment
Avfuel branches out into global trip-planning business
Avfuel, known best for its global fuel distribution services, is here at NBAA (Booth No.
Environment
FuelerLinx offers fuel price aid
Aviation fuel-management software provider FuelerLinx has unveiled a new fueling pricing aid.
Environment
Confusion reigns over ETS implementation in Europe
Europe’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) is not much more than a
Environment
NATA holding line and FBO training
On October 6 to 7, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is holding its line service supervisor training seminar in Fort Lauderdale.
