As the world tries to decrease atmospheric carbonization, industries of every sort are joining the charge. Aviation is no exception. Though making a contribution to carbon drawdown involves a long chain of concerns, in aviation there is no shortage of resolute professionals working to make a difference. One such conglomeration of interests in southern California recently announced a partnership around decarbonization at Long Beach Airport (LGB).
“In December 2023, Long Beach Airport proudly announced the availability of sustainable aviation fuel for use by general aviation jets,” says Kate Kuykendall, public affairs officer for LGB.
Located only 20 miles (32km) from the much larger Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), LGB serves greater Los Angeles primarily as a domestic commercial, cargo, military, and general aviation airport.
Listed as the tenth busiest airport in California based on 1.4 million annual passenger boardings, the airport’s proximity to many residential areas has led to one of the strictest noise ordinances in the USA. “LGB is in a dense urban area where noise and other environmental impacts are a pressing concern for the local community. Sustainable aviation fuel is an eco-friendly alternative to standard jet fuel now offered at LGB through Atlantic Aviation, one of two FBOs at the airport.”
Atlantic Aviation is an aviation infrastructure operator providing services at more than 100 US airports including Long Beach. Established in 1927, Atlantic sees itself as an environmentally …
“In December 2023, Long Beach Airport proudly announced the availability of sustainable aviation fuel for use by general aviation jets,” says Kate Kuykendall, public affairs officer for LGB.
Located only 20 miles (32km) from the much larger Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), LGB serves greater Los Angeles primarily as a domestic commercial, cargo, military, and general aviation airport.
Listed as the tenth busiest airport in California based on 1.4 million annual passenger boardings, the airport’s proximity to many residential areas has led to one of the strictest noise ordinances in the USA. “LGB is in a dense urban area where noise and other environmental impacts are a pressing concern for the local community. Sustainable aviation fuel is an eco-friendly alternative to standard jet fuel now offered at LGB through Atlantic Aviation, one of two FBOs at the airport.”
Atlantic Aviation is an aviation infrastructure operator providing services at more than 100 US airports including Long Beach. Established in 1927, Atlantic sees itself as an environmentally …
