10 examples of how old planes were transformed into new businesses
As an aircraft approaches the end of its life cycle, some re-usable parts are sold on the secondhand…
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Stay informed about sustainability efforts and initiatives in the aviation industry, promoting eco-friendly practices.
Boeing’s latest ecoDemonstrator to test 30+ sustainability projects on 777-200ER
Boeing unveiled the 2022 ecoDemonstrator program on a 777-200ER aircraft on June 16, 2022, part of the manufacturer’s…
FAA proposes fuel efficiency rule for large aircraft flying in US airspace
In an effort to meet the Biden administration’s net-zero emissions goal by 2050, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Seat sensors, new lights and sugar cane – how will future aircraft cabins look?
From sensors to monitor whether you’re securely strapped in during turbulence right through to “Jedi” reading lights, bionic…
Spanish airline Air Nostrum to become launch customer for Airlander 10
British manufacturer Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) and Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum have signed an agreement for the…
Falcon air patrols & goat landscapers – creative sustainability at airports
For quite some time, animals have been seen as a threat and a cause of disruption at airports. Wildlife unexpectedly…
How sustainable aviation is changing traveler and brand behavior
For the month of June 2022, AeroTime is directing a spotlight on sustainability in aviation.Perhaps a little over…
Airbus, Kansai Airports partner to study use of hydrogen in Japan
European plane manufacturer Airbus and Kansai Airports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the use…
European airlines and IATA slam EU plan to expand emissions rule for flights
Airlines for Europe, an airline group representing over 70% of European air traffic, and the International Air Transport…
Start-up Connect Airlines pushes zero-emission ambition with ATR hydrogen deal
US start-up Connect Airlines has placed an order to convert up to 100 ATR 72-600 regional aircraft to…
Inmarsat, ESA aim to take Iris satellite air traffic comms system global
Inmarsat and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced plans to globalize the Iris air traffic system that…
Delhi Airport to replace ground transport with 62 electrical vehicles
Indira Gandhi International Airport, also known as Delhi Airport (DEL) in India, launched the Green Transportation Programme in…
A zero-emission Cessna Caravan in 2024? ZeroAvia signs deal with regional lessor
British-US company ZeroAvia has signed a deal with a regional turboprop aircraft lessor to fit up to 100…
The afterlife of retired aircraft: what are old planes turned into?
Around 16,000 commercial passenger and cargo aircraft have been retired worldwide in the past 35 years. Meanwhile, up…
Eurowing’s first A320neo begins scheduled services on DUS – PMI route
Eurowings wing has commenced services from Düsseldorf (DUS) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) with its very first Airbus…
The importance of ESG in aviation: Gediminas Ziemelis
The aviation industry has shown a high commitment to meeting the diverse expectations and interests of its key…
Aviation innovation: how a new wave of ideas aims to tackle net zero
Mounting pressure on the global aviation sector to reduce pollution and hit net zero emissions targets by 2050…
Pratt & Whitney successfully tests GTF Advantage engine with 100% SAF
Pratt & Whitney has successfully tested a GTF Advantage engine with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), another step…