Aviation accounts for about three percent of all global emissions, but coming up with more sustainable fuel sources would significantly gut down on the industry’s footprint. Researchers from the University of Georgia think they have a green fuel solution with the development of a … [Read more...] about Mustard plant could be the solution to greener aviation fuel
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Adventure awaits! Blimps may be the future of green air travel
The restrictions on travel this past year have all of us waiting in anticipation for our next vacation. However, all this pent-up excitement is building up alongside growing concerns for the massive carbon footprint of air travel. How can we address both at once? We have … [Read more...] about Adventure awaits! Blimps may be the future of green air travel
Sustainable aircraft design helps to reduce fuel consumption by 70%
The moniker “frequent flyer” used to evoke a certain sense of luxury and adventure, but these days as humanity strives for sustainability, the label provokes unfavorable thoughts of fossil fuels and carbon emissions. Pressured by the escalating climate crisis, the commercial … [Read more...] about Sustainable aircraft design helps to reduce fuel consumption by 70%
Boeing wants all its planes to fly on sustainable fuels by 2030
Aviation giant Boeing announced this week that it wants to have all its aircraft to fly on sustainable fuels by 2030. For safety reasons, the aviation industry regulations currently dictate planes can only use up to a 50/50 blend of conventional jet and sustainable fuels, but … [Read more...] about Boeing wants all its planes to fly on sustainable fuels by 2030
Sustainable supersonic jets could soon take to the skies
In 1947, the first supersonic jet took to the skies, with American pilot Chuck Yeager becoming the first to break the sound barrier. To make the technology mainstream, the British and French governments joined forces to create the Concorde: the first commercial-sized supersonic … [Read more...] about Sustainable supersonic jets could soon take to the skies