At Van Nuys Airport, several major business aviation operators have begun deploying zero-emission ground support equipment as part of a broader push to reduce environmental impact. Companies including Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation, and StandardAero have introduced new electric-powered vehicles and machinery to replace traditional fossil-fuel-based equipment. These upgrades are aligned with the airport’s policy mandating a full transition to zero-emission ground operations by 2030, a move aimed at significantly lowering emissions at one of the busiest general aviation hubs in the world.
Among the new technologies is a large-capacity, fully electric aircraft refueler deployed by Clay Lacy Aviation, capable of dispensing both sustainable aviation fuel and conventional jet fuel while eliminating direct emissions during operation. Airport officials highlighted that collaboration with tenants is essential to achieving long-term environmental goals, noting that these early investments demonstrate practical progress toward cleaner operations. The initiative is part of a wider sustainability strategy designed to improve air quality, reduce fossil fuel use, and position the airport as a leader in environmentally responsible aviation practices.
Business aviation is on a mission to slash its carbon footprint – on the ground and in the air – with a united, longstanding goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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