In partnership with Aerospace Global News, the Official News Partner for Sustainable Skies World Summit 2026, check out the latest sustainability news wrap from the world of aerospace. From sustainable airports to hydrogen innovations, here are the top stories from September 2025.
EU selects ATR to lead low-emission regional aviation projects
ATR, developer of hybrid-electric propulsion technology, has been chosen by the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking to lead a project aimed at shaping the next generation of low-emission regional aircraft.
Photo: ATR
Learn more about the project and their goal of flying the world’s first hybrid-electric regional aircraft by 2030.
NASA’s MAGEQ Project
MAGEQ is part of NASA’s wider Earth science programme, which relies on coordination between satellites, aircraft, and researchers worldwide.
Photo: NASA
Read more about what the project set out to achieve, the different aircraft involved and what data they have uncovered.
What is CFM RISE? Inside GE and Safran’s open fan engine for net-zero aviation
Backed by GE and Safran, the CFM RISE programme is pushing open fan technology to deliver 20% greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Photo: GE Aerospace
Discover how the programme can offer a range of technological solutions to help the aviation industry reach Net-Zero targets.
Why contrails could be key to climate neutral growth – for now
With the focus on CO2 emissions typically dominating headlines and industry conversations, the impact of contrails is often overlooked.
Photo: Pexels
Learn more about contrails, including how they are formed, avoidance measures and the overall aviation climate strategy.
Delta Partners with Maeve Aerospace to advance hybrid regional aircraft
Delta joins Maeve Aerospace to develop the hybrid-electric MAEVE Jet, aiming to cut regional flight fuel use by 40% as part of its net-zero goals.
Photo: MAEVE Aerospace
Find out more about this collaboration and example of the next generation of aircraft.
