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.

Archer Aviation Unveils Downtown Los Angeles Air Taxi Vertiport

Initial operations target reducing long regional commutes to rapid flights before major sporting events.

Emissions-Free Advanced Air Mobility Prepares to Transform Aviation Landscape

Regulators and innovators are piloting diverse electric aircraft while addressing technological and economic hurdles.

OK Leaders Explore General Aviation Airport Amid Economic Potential

Feasibility studies assess regional growth, hangar shortages, and significant financial returns across local facilities.

Google and British Consortium Launch North Atlantic Contrail Trial

The initiative uses artificial intelligence to schedule minor altitude shifts during low-traffic winter periods.

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

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Business Aviation Leaders Welcome Common-Sense Bill Promoting Sustainable Fuel Investment

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

Fact: Sustainable Aviation Fuel can reduce net-carbon emissions by up to 80%.

Fact: Business aviation generates $339.2 billion in economic output.

Fact: Business Aviation is on a mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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

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