Ryanair CEO O’Leary warns sustainable jet fuel targets could push food prices higher
The CEO of Ryanair has acknowledged the need for ambitious sustainable aviation fuel targets while also expressing concerns about how… Read More »
The Worldwide Electric Aircraft Industry is expected to reach $27.7 billion by 2030
The “Global Electric Aircraft Market by Platform (Regional Transport Aircraft, Business Jets, Light & Ultralight Aircraft), Type, System (Batteries, Electric… Read More »
United Airlines flies first commercial jet on 100% SAF fuel from Houston IAH
United Airlines test flight with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel takes off from IAH in Houston on Wednesday, Oct. 13,… Read More »
Indonesia conducts test flight using jet fuel mixed with palm oil
Indonesia conducted its first test flight using jet fuel partially from palm oil on Wednesday, a senior minister said, as… Read More »
Global airlines commit to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 at IATA’s Annual General Meeting
Global airlines have committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at IATA’s Annual General Meeting in Boston, an ambitious… Read More »
IATA’s report on managing fuel concerns as the industry recovers
A sharp fall in demand for aviation fuel saw the industry bill go down from $186 billion in 2019 to… Read More »
Germany opens world’s first plant for clean jet fuel
On the day the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a commitment to reach “net zero” CO2 emissions by 2050… Read More »
JetBlue to buy sustainable jet fuel for over $1 billion for use at New York airports
U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways (JBLU.O) said on Wednesday it would buy sustainable aviation fuel from bioenergy firm SG Preston for… Read More »
Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport launches hydrogen infrastructure for 2023
Airbus, Air Liquide and Vinci Airports have partnered to implement a hydrogen gas distribution station at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in… Read More »
ATR Will ‘Piggy-bank’ on Airbus for Hydrogen-fuel Technology
ATR will consider hydrogen fuel as part of its drive to improve the environmental performance of its regional airliners, though… Read More »
France’s Renault and China’s Geely to explore new hybrid-focused venture
France’s Renault SA (RENA.PA)said on Monday it is looking to revive business in China by forming a hybrid vehicle joint venture… Read More »
DHL Express will deliver packages sustainably with fully-electric aircraft
DHL Express, a world-leading express service provider, and Eviation, the global manufacturer of fully-electric aircraft, wrote aviation history on August 3… Read More »
Renault locks in Vulcan Energy five-year deal for lithium supply
German-Australian start-up Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (VUL.AX) said on Monday it has signed a deal to supply lithium to Renault SA (RENA.PA), the… Read More »
China’s CATL unveils sodium-ion battery, a first for a major car battery maker
China’s CATL (300750.SZ) on Thursday became the first major automotive battery maker to unveil a sodium-ion battery, saying it planned to set… Read More »
S. Korean defense agency develops tech for the production of palm oil-based bio jet fuel
South Korea’s state defense research agency has acquired core technologies for the production of palm oil-based bio jet fuel. Through… Read More »
GE’s Slattery believes hydrogen power is the ‘Real Nirvana’
The head of GE Aviation John Slattery, has expressed confidence that everybody across the air transport business, including airlines, believes… Read More »
Airbus, Air France want EU green funds used for jet incentives
Airbus and Air France-KLM have urged policymakers to use EU-backed green stimulus funds to support aircraft sales, according to documents… Read More »
Airbus tells EU hydrogen won’t be widely used in planes before 2050
Most airliners will rely on traditional jet engines until at least 2050, Airbus told European Union officials in a briefing… Read More »
Air France uses cooking oil to fly to Canada
The first Air France Airbus A350 prepares to take off after a ceremony at the aircraft builder’s headquarters in Colomiers… Read More »
Elon Musk suspends Tesla purchases with bitcoin
Consumers can no longer buy Tesla vehicles with bitcoin, CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter Wednesday. What he’s saying: Musk cited the environmental… Read More »
ZeroAvia completes world’s first hydrogen-electric passenger plane flight
ZeroAvia, the leading innovator in decarbonising commercial aviation, has completed the world first hydrogen fuel cell powered flight of a… Read More »
Rolls-Royce completes ground-testing of world’s fastest all-electric plane
Rolls-Royce has completed testing of the ground-breaking technology that will power the world’s fastest all-electric plane. All the technology has… Read More »