All-Electric, Self-Flying Airplane Chosen to Support California Agriculture

Pyka’s all-electric, autonomous Pelican 2 will demonstrate how zero-emission aviation can support California agriculture while reducing emissions, noise and fossil fuel use.

Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests Jet Engine Powered by Hydrogen

This technical milestone advances sustainable aviation by demonstrating clean fuel viability across simulated flight conditions.

Merrill Municipal Airport Plans Hangar to Expand Regional Bizav

Officials in this Wisconsin locality anticipate the upgraded facility will draw more pilots and stimulate economic growth.

Heart Aerospace Flies Largest Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

Battery-powered regional flight testing marks a crucial step toward lowering operating cost and emissions.

First Responders Pioneer Electric Flight in North Carolina

Rural emergency responders utilized compact electric aircraft to drastically reduce initial dispatch response times (and emissions) for critical care.

Florida Advances Next-Generation Mobility with Electric Aircraft Testing

Central Florida is establishing specialized testing infrastructure to evaluate autonomous and electric aerial transport solutions.

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The United States Senate is Considering a Bi-Partisan Bill to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment

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NBAA Supports Bipartisan Senate Bill to Restore, Extend SAF Tax Credit

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Fact: Business aviation supports 1.3 million U.S. jobs.

Fact: Business aviation reaches 5,000 U.S. airports. Commercial airlines connects to 500.

Fact: Each new generation of aircraft is up to 35% more efficient than its predecessor model.

Fact: Business aircraft make 15,000 flights a year for humanitarian purposes

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Fact: Business aviation has slashed carbon emissions by 40% in just four decades.

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