Numerous research teams across universities throughout the country are delving into diverse aviation environmental issues such as sustainable aviation fuels, aircraft emissions, and noise impacts. This research is being facilitated through grants provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA has allocated $27.2 million to 11 universities in the United States under its Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT) program. These grants will be supplemented equally by contributions from the Center’s partners, as part of the program’s cost-sharing agreement.

“The work of these teams is a cornerstone of the FAA’s sustainability efforts,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “The entire aviation industry can leverage this research to reduce noise and enable safe and efficient operations while working toward net-zero emissions by 2050.”