Airlines consume billions of gallons of jet fuel every year to transport passengers around the world. About five percent of that fuel is used on the ground, as airliners have to run their jet engines to taxi along the runway, generating a lot of carbon emissions in the process. A … [Read more...] about Automated aircraft towing tech aims to save fuel and cut emissions
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Food waste-based biofuel could help airlines reduce their carbon footprint
Overhauling current air transportation and transitioning to electric motors is essential for shifting the industry towards zero-carbon, but this process will take time and we need a solution now that will make a significant dent in growing greenhouse gas emissions. Biofuels … [Read more...] about Food waste-based biofuel could help airlines reduce their carbon footprint
NASA is building quiet plane wings to reduce noise pollution at airports
When we think of aircraft noise pollution, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the roar and whine of jet engines that propel the large vehicle through the sky. However, an airplane’s fuselage and wings are also to blame. This is called aerodynamic noise and is the result … [Read more...] about NASA is building quiet plane wings to reduce noise pollution at airports
Zero-carbon flying: Rolls-Royce tests 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuels
As the aviation industry seeks to transition towards a post-carbon future, airplane manufactures are working in high gear to find greener alternatives to dirty jet fuel. One of the latest feats in this endeavor comes from Rolls-Royce engineers, who have begun testing the … [Read more...] about Zero-carbon flying: Rolls-Royce tests 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Scientists engineer plane component that cuts NOx emissions by 95%
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are one of the biggest contributors to air pollution and have been associated with a variety of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Research shows that the aviation industry’s share of total NOx emissions contributes to an estimated 16,000 premature … [Read more...] about Scientists engineer plane component that cuts NOx emissions by 95%