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Sustainable aerospace - technology for the environment
As a major producer of greenhouse gases the aerospace industry has a special responsibility to investigate the ways in which technology can improve production and aircraft efficiency, reduce potentially harmful emissions, and improve recyclability.
On this page we draw together a fund of relevant journal articles and news releases.
Latest news:
• Jun 9 EADS flies world's 1st plane powered with biofuel based on algae
• Oct 16, 2009 Goodrich selected by Rolls-Royce to develop fuel nozzles for next generation aircraft engines
• Oct 14, 2009 Boeing, Honeywell's UOP and Government of Mexico launch research and advocacy collaboration to drive commercial use of sustainable aviation fuels
• Oct 9, 2009 Intelligent Energy's multi-functional fuel cell system unveiled at Airbus, Hamburg
• Sep 29, 2009 Airbus welcomes 50 per cent synthetic fuel milestone
• Jul 13, 2009 Boeing and leading airlines announce new members added to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group
• Jun 26, 2009 Dassault Systèmes and Solar Impulse for sustainable living
• Jun 26, 2009 Statement by AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey on approval of alternative jet fuel specification
• Jun 17, 2009 Pratt & Whitney endorses industry research that could lead to biojet fuel certification
• Jun 17, 2009 Boeing and industry study shows biofuels perform effectively as jet fuel
• Jun 15, 2009 Alcan showcases innovative aluminium solutions for the worldwide aerospace industry at Paris Air Show
• Jun 15, 2009 Bell Helicopter announces new eco-innovation initiative
• May 12, 2009 Hawker Beechcraft sets industry standard for sustainability
• Apr 22, 2009 Hawker Beechcraft marks industry-first test flight on sustainable fuel
• Mar 20, 2009 Alternative fuel used in successful operation of Williams International FJ44 gas turbine engine
• Mar 20, 2009 PPG Aerospace develops chromate-free, fast-curing aircraft windshield sealant
• Mar 10, 2009 GE Aviation entering new propulsion era with multiple R&D programs
• Mar 2, 2009 Flight Design presents new propulsion system; green power proof of concept to debut at Aero
• Feb 25, 2009 Hawker Beechcraft leads formation of Wichita sustainability coalition
• Feb 18, 2009 Boeing achieves major environmental certification goal
• Feb 11, 2009 Onera named prime contractor for SWAFEA alternative fuel study
• Jan 30, 2009 JAL flight brings aviation one step closer to using biofuel
• Jan 30, 2009 MTU Aero Engines shares in Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative
• Jan 16, 2009 Volvo Aero assigned role in new type of aircraft engine that cuts fuel consumption significantly
• Jan 7, 2009 Continental Airlines flight demonstrates use of Sustainable Biofuels as energy source for jet travel
• Dec 19, 2008 Volvo Aero's high-performance, low-pressure compressor passed testing
• Dec 16, 2008 JAL biofuel demo flight first to use energy crop camelina
• Nov 28, 2008 Rolls-Royce secures €135 million to develop new engine demonstrators
• Nov 14, 2008 Goodrich designated Gold Leader by Colorado's Environmental Leadership Program
• Nov 11, 2008 Air New Zealand and Boeing announce December date for sustainable biofuels test flight
• Nov 1, 2008 Green Flight International record-setting biofuel-powered jet flight
• Oct 24, 2008 GE and NASA to initiate wind-tunnel testing for open rotor jet engine systems
• Oct 13, 2008 Launch of the "Systems for Green Operations" research work within the European Clean Sky Project
• Oct 10, 2008 Volvo Aero's lightweight technology passed the important Fan Blade Out test
• Oct 3, 2008 Goodrich facility in Tennessee receives state's top environmental achievement award
• Oct 1, 2008 First flight powered by a fuel cell: BASF components show potential for new applications in airplanes
• Sep 24, 2008 Boeing joins aviation, energy and academic leaders to accelerate development and availability of sustainable biofuels
• Sep 23, 2008 Solazyme produces world's first algal-based jet fuel - fuel passes all tested specifications including the most critical ASTM D1655 specifications
• Sep 12, 2008 CTA organizes the 12th Workshop of the Aeroacoustics Specialists´ Committee of CEAS
• Sep 12, 2008 Goodrich to evaluate effects of alternate fuels for U.S. Air Force aircraft
• Sep 10, 2008 Europe's aerospace industry meets in Trollhattan to discuss environmentally friendlier aircraft engines
• Sep 9, 2008 Exceptional tool life from new hybrid emulsion
• Sep 8, 2008 Eurocopter to chair eco design consortium - open invitation to first meeting
• Jul 14, 2008 NASA evaluates fiber optic technology for future aircraft efficiency
From our Journal archive:
• Embraer steps up environmental efforts
• Hopes are high for 'greener' air-conditioning system
• Research focuses on potential of 'drop in' replacements
• Virgin Atlantic targets a commercial airline bio-first
• Embraer pledges commitment to ‘sustainable growth’
• Airbus introduces more eco-friendly paint job
• Marine algae seen as providing a promising pool of alternative fuel
• Alternative commercial aircraft fuels for the short, medium and long-term
• Airframers step up the search for commercially viable clean aviation fuels
• Manufacturer prepares electric Hy-Bird for round-the-world flight for the environment
• European manufacturers see the green light at the end of the environmentally friendly aircraft development tunnel
• Aircraft manufacturers seek green light for eco development
• University's 'Greenliner' an advanced study in saving the environment
• Aircraft manufacturers urged to reduce carbon footprints
• All systems go for research into greener jets
• Airbus patent protects greenfire extinguishing system innovations
• Reverse research psychology thrusts silent aircraft forward
• Green factory of the future advances
• Green engine project set to go ahead
• Hot on the anti-ice trail
• Seven aerospace manufacturers to work on 'green' aircraft technology breakthroughs
• Designers wing way to better and faster aircraft
• DLR lays plans to develop next generation green aircraft
• Landmark date for 'silent' plane
• Project launched to develop motor for all-electric aircraft
• Researchers propose solution for recycling carbon fibre
• Small player cast among the giants for software development project
• Embraer adds milk cartons to recycling programme
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