UK government invests $66 million in SAF development
The UK government has agreed to invest £53 million ($66 million) into developing the UK’s sustainable aviation fuel…
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Stay informed about sustainability efforts and initiatives in the aviation industry, promoting eco-friendly practices.
Archer closes deal for 100 eVTOL aircraft with UAE private helicopter firm
At the 2023 Dubai Airshow, Archer Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for up to 100…
Emirates upcycling aircraft interiors into exclusive luggage range
While the Dubai Airshow 2023 may be all about doing deals and ordering aircraft, other airline news is…
Rolls-Royce runs UltraFan at full power, completes 100% SAF campaign
On the sidelines of Dubai Airshow 2023, Rolls-Royce announced it has achieved a significant milestone by successfully running…
Air France-KLM invests in SAF producer DG Fuels
On November 10, 2023, Air France-KLM announced that it will be investing $4.7 million in DG Fuels, a…
Emirates completes first flights from Dubai powered by Shell Aviation SAF
Emirates’ first flights powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), provided by Shell Aviation, have taken off from Dubai…
Virgin Atlantic to operate world’s first 100% SAF-powered transatlantic flight
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued Virgin Atlantic with a permit to fly the world’s first…
What we left behind: how human activity has already littered the Moon
As the sole natural satellite of the Earth, the Moon has always been a key part of space…
Boeing unveils video of ecoDemonstrator 737 refit after starting test flights
Throughout October 2023, Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator Explorer 737-10 aircraft, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong’s DC-10 have…
Thai Airways revamps female cabin crew uniform, shifts to sustainable blend
Thai Airways has unveiled its new uniform design for female cabin crew created with sustainability in mind. Starting January…
US Air Force to evaluate Pipistrel Velis Electro for pilot training
The United States Air Force (USAF) will test the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the first certified 100% electric aircraft,…
Airbus switches supply chain to wind-powered ships
Airbus’ latest initiative to reduce its carbon footprint, will not take place in the sky, but rather at…
Bombardier’s EcoJet V2 takes leap in reducing emissions
Bombardier presented the second phase of its EcoJet research project during the NBAA-BACE 2023 in Las Vegas.The EcoJet…
Rolls-Royce tests executive jet engines on 100% SAF
Rolls-Royce announced on October 18, 2023, that it has successfully tested its latest generation of engines for business…
Lilium enters the US market for private sales of its Pioneer eVTOL aircraft
The German electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Lilium has made its futuristic jet available to private…
Futuristic airline flyVbird sign deal for up to 50 Eviation electric aircraft
Futuristic German airline flyVbird has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to purchase up to 50 Alice all-electric…
Embraer Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 complete 100% SAF flights
Embraer completed flight tests of the Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 business jets using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel…
EHang’s autonomous eVTOL aircraft obtains type certification in world first
The Chinese electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer EHang has become the first company in the…