In-flight study shows 100% SAF aircraft reduce climate impact of contrails
The study showed 100% SAF to both engines of commercial aircraft could significantly reduce the climate-warming effect of condensation trails.
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The study showed 100% SAF to both engines of commercial aircraft could significantly reduce the climate-warming effect of condensation trails.
The trial saw hydrogen being used to refuel and power the ground support equipment – specifically, baggage tractors – of easyJet passenger aircraft.
Managing Director of Exeter Airport, Stephen Wiltshire, answered questions, in our sustainability supplement, about his airport’s sustainability plans, challenges the plan faces and working to support hybrid electric flights.
Hydrogen presents the opportunity to decarbonise aviation, particularly for short-haul flights. For International Airport Review, Dave Lees, CEO of Bristol Airport explains how its work as part of the Hydrogen in Aviation alliance is already solving many of the technical challenges of making hydrogen-powered flight a reality.
Passengers are another step closer to flying without CO2 emissions thanks to £53 million of Government funding announced on 17 November 2023.
Companies including easyJet, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Ørsted, GKN Aerospace and Bristol Airport, have established the Hydrogen in Aviation alliance.
The Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels study has provided promising early results for the use of 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel on both engines of a commercial jet.
Brazil’s largest airline, GOL, and Grupo Comporte have announced they have signed a non-binding deal with Avolon for the lease of 250 electric eVTOL aircrafts.
The MoU will see Shell Aviation and Rolls-Royce expand and accelerate several existing areas of cooperation to help to decarbonise aviation, including advancing the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The UK government's Aviation Skills Retention Platform will aim to preserve essential expertise while addressing the wider skills shortage in the industry.
As part of the UK's Future Flight Challenge, Heathrow will research the use of new technologies and create a blueprint for making zero carbon aviation a reality.
With political uncertainty rife around the globe, Gerald L. Gordon, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, tells us why Fairfax County is the place to be for emerging aeronautic businesses.