 INDUSTRY TRENDSMay 2013Tuesday, May 14, 2013Special TopicsWaste Management World Airbus, Air Canada Explore Waste Based Aviation BiofuelsAir Canada and Airbus have signed an agreement with BioFuelNet to help them find the most promising biofuels for aviation, and will research biofuels made using municipal solid waste and agricultural and forestry waste as feedstocks. See more April 2013Monday, April 29, 2013Special TopicsHampton Roads Daily Press NASA Langley helped test plant-based biofuel for jet enginesIn Hampton Roads, a jet engine may be the sound of freedom, but the contrail it leaves behind is nothing to salute. See more Wednesday, April 17, 2013Special TopicsDefense News U.S. Eases Export Rules on Aerospace PartsThe United States on Tuesday eased rules on the export of select items in the aerospace industry in an effort to reduce regulations that are thought to be putting American firms at a disadvantage. See more Sunday, April 14, 2013Special TopicsAviation International News General Aviation Policy High On China's AgendaWith the rapid development of China's economy, business aviation is viewed by many in the country as a so-called "Blue Ocean industry" with vast potential. See more Tuesday, April 2, 2013Special TopicsAmerican Recycler Sustainability importance expandsSince the 1950s, the old-fashion notion of "conservation" has expanded to be called "sustainability" and has become the buzzword synonymous with grand visions of environmental responsibility and lifestyle. See more March 2013Thursday, March 28, 2013Special TopicsAviation International News New Survey Examines Chinese Bizjet MarketWith this year's Asian Business Association Conference & Exhibition now less than three weeks away, aircraft brokerage firm Asian Sky Group has released a comprehensive survey of the number and types of business jets operating in China. See more Wednesday, March 27, 2013Special TopicsAviation Week IATA Calls On India To Create Aviation Policy As Foundation For GrowthThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has asked India to formulate a national aviation policy and improve infrastructure to facilitate growth in the sector. See more February 2013Tuesday, February 19, 2013Special TopicsAviation International News NBAA Lauds ICAO Proposals for Aircraft Emissions, NoiseNBAA is welcoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) committee proposals to limit aircraft emissions and reduce noise levels in the near term. See more January 2013Thursday, January 31, 2013Special TopicsAir Transport World Canadian 100% biofuel flight tests show significant emission reductionsResults from the world's first civil flight powered by 100% biofuel released by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) show that the biofuel used in the flight last October is cleaner than and as efficient as conventional aviation fuel. See more Tuesday, January 15, 2013Special TopicsBBC News Plant-powered planes show promise'Green' biofuels are increasingly being used by airline owners to reduce harmful emissions. But are they really a viable solution for powering every craft in the skies? See more Friday, January 11, 2013Special TopicsAirInsight 100% Unblended Biofuel TestThe National Research Council Canada recently undertook a test flight with 100% unblended biofuels. See more Friday, January 11, 2013Special TopicsSeattle Post Intelligencer The State of "Green" Aviation TodayThe general public is becoming more and more aware of climate change, and the aviation sector is embracing the "green" trend in a number of ways. See more |
