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Changi Airport Breaks Ground on Giant Terminal 5
Changi Terminal 5, opening mid-2030s, will double airport capacity with green tech, smart modular design, direct city links, and support 50M passengers. Part of Changi East, it boosts jobs, tourism, sustainability, and future-proofs Singapore’s aviation hub.
United Airlines Buys Airbus A321neos
United Airlines ordered 40 more A321neos in March 2025, boosting its fleet renewal with Airbus’ efficient single-aisle jets. Now operating 37 A321neos, United sees the model as key to future growth, with added capacity, lower emissions, and long-term fleet modernization.
IHCL and United Way Mumbai Join Hands for Community-Led Waste Management.
IHCL, in partnership with United Way Mumbai, collected over 112,000 kg of waste from Mahim beaches (Oct 2024–Mar 2025) under its Paathya ESG+ plan. The waste was sent for recycling, promoting a circular economy and community-led, sustainable waste management.
Singapore Airlines Strikes Bold Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal
Singapore Airlines signs major SAF deals with Neste, World Energy, and Aether Fuels to cut 9,500+ tonnes CO₂. Aiming for 5% SAF use by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, the airline boosts supply chains, tech innovation, and regional leadership in green aviation.
United Airlines Invests in Twelve to Scale Carbon-Transforming Sustainable Aviation Fuel
United backs cleantech firm Twelve via its $200M+ Sustainable Flight Fund. Twelve converts CO₂ into SAF, cutting emissions by up to 90%. A 260M-gallon EU airline deal and launch of AirPlant One mark its shift from innovation to large-scale production.
Norse Atlantic Wet-Leases 2 Further 787-9 Dreamliners to IndiGo
Norse Atlantic finalized a wet lease of two more 787-9s to IndiGo, completing a six-jet deal. This boosts Norse’s revenue and fleet use, while giving IndiGo early access to long-haul aircraft ahead of its A350 deliveries, supporting its global expansion goals.
Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort Achieves Green Globe Platinum Certification for Second Year
Monte Carlo Bay Hotel earned Green Globe Platinum for the 2nd year, marking 11 years of sustainability. It partners with a Monaco school on food waste education, with Chef Ravin leading student garden visits, a recipe book, and a cooking contest to inspire eco-conscious youth.
Radisson Hotel Group Publishes Its Sustainability Report 2024
Radisson’s 2024 report highlights progress in people development, community support, and planet care—cutting emissions by 33%, expanding renewable energy use, and promoting inclusive leadership, with 58% of hotels certified for sustainability.
