Aviation

Cumbria: How ESAF can bring sustainable jobs to regional communities

Izzy Thomas-Horton outlines the potential of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in driving economic growth and job creation in West Cumbria, where Carbon Neutral Fuels (CNF) is developing a green fuel facility supported by £7.4 million in government funding.

Northpointe: Creating sustainable aviation fuel from municipal waste

Paul Hubbard, Managing Director and CEO of Northpointe Energy, tells us about a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project where waste left after recycling is used to create low-carbon aviation fuel.

How EGNOS is changing the way we fly

The Wright brothers have made history with the first powered flight in 1903. Since then, aviation has undergone remarkable transformations, becoming safer, more efficient, and more accessible.

EU allocates €100 million in emissions allowance to boost green jet fuel use

New funding under the EU Emissions Trading System supports 53 airlines in their transition to sustainable aviation fuels.

A UK SAF project that can help achieve net-zero by 2050

Altalto (Immingham) Limited’s project report highlights a near-term pathway for sustainable aviation fuel to assist in achieving net-zero aviation by 2050.

How aircraft toilets could help monitor the global spread of superbugs

Study finds aircraft wastewater can track antibiotic-resistant superbugs, offering a cost-effective global surveillance method.

Teesside airport to launch self-driving passenger and baggage vehicles in world’s first

Teesside International Airport is set to become a global leader with self-driving vehicles transporting passengers and baggage, starting October 2025 for shuttles and January 2026 for cargo operations.

The UK’s vertical flight moment: Decarbonising the skies

Tom Oldham at ADS Group Limited, discusses the UK’s vertical flight momentum and the challenges of decarbonising the skies.

£63 million boost propels UK clean aviation fuel production

The UK Government has awarded £63 million to 17 domestic clean aviation fuel projects, supporting around 1,400 jobs and reinforcing Britain’s ambition to become a global leader in sustainable aviation.

MIT researchers develop fuel cell to power electric aviation

Researchers at MIT and their collaborators have marked a major step forward for electric aviation, offering a new energy storage solution that surpasses today’s lithium-ion batteries in energy density.

UK introduces new laws to lead global market in sustainable aviation fuel

New sustainable aviation fuel measures will support aviation expansion in the UK and meet decarbonisation goals.

The UK government’s position on airport expansion and greener aviation

The UK Government has outlined its strategy to balance the need for airport expansion while also staying committed to its promise of sustainability in aviation.

Greener flights: The UK introduces its Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate

As of January 1, 2025, the UK has officially started its journey to make air travel greener with the launch of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate.

New UK JetZero Taskforce set to create a more sustainable aviation future

The launch of the new JetZero Taskforce by the Secretary of State is designed to lead efforts in making aviation cleaner and greener.

New airspace travel plan in the UK

The UK is set to transform its air travel as the government reveals plans to modernise its airspace design for the first time in 70 years.

Hydrogen-powered flights: A greener sky by 2045

Exciting advances in hydrogen technology mean that fossil-free air travel could soon become a reality.

New research reveals the impact of long-distance travel on climate

What is the real impact of long-distance passenger travel? Research from the University of Leeds has urged us to rethink how we approach reducing carbon emissions from transportation.

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