NASA and GE Aerospace will evaluate aircraft wake scanning technology during flight tests starting Nov. 18, as part of efforts to improve the industry’s understanding of contrails—thought to be a key contributor to aviation’s impact on the Earth’s atmosphere.

In a Nov. 11 opinion piece, Richard Fontenot, president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, thanks U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, D-New Orleans, for his support of Louisiana’s agricultural and energy industries by introducing the bipartisan Sustainable Aviation Information Act and helping to establish the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus.

With jet-A holding a 75-year head start over SAF, it will take time to catch up.

GE Aerospace will soon begin testing hybrid electric components on a modified Passport ultra-long range business jet engine as part of its collaboration with NASA’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project.

Gulfstream Aerospace has completed a ground-test program on its G700 using various fuels, including 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Having the CBAA on board, as well as the NBAA, EBAA and others, adds to a multinational presence that strengthens the campaign’s global sustainability focus.