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JetBlue is investing in SAF companies, such as Aether Fuels, to support decarbonisation of the aviation industry
With the aviation industry aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a necessity.
LATAM Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 787s for Sustainable Growth
LATAM Airlines Group, the largest passenger and cargo airline group in South America, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet by ordering 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for an additional five aircraft.
Southwest Airlines brings bamboo on board for new cups
Southwest Airlines has replaced the plastic cups it used to serve cold beverages during flights with new cups made with a pulp blend of 75% bamboo and 25% paper.
Southwest Airlines Eliminates 1.5 Million Pounds of Single-Use Plastic from Flights
Southwest Airlines announced the introduction of new items to replace single-use plastic, including a new bamboo cup for inflight cold beverages and a wood stir stick. The new items are anticipated to reduce its inflight single-use plastics by more than 1.5 million pounds annually.
Mandarin Oriental wins in 3 categories at the Wolrd Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards
Mandarin Oriental a été nommé lauréat dans trois catégories lors des World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) : World's Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Programme 2024, World's Leading Sustainable Development 2024 et World's Leading Sustainable Employer 2024.
Finnair's new direction in climate action: less offsetting, more investments in sustainable aviation fuel
Finnair has set a new science-based climate target of improving its emission efficiency (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5 percent by 2033, with 2023 as the baseline year. The target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), meaning it is in line with the Paris Climate Agreement
Virgin, Qatar Airways Forge New Sustainability Pact
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways intend to expand their strategic partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a range of sustainability initiatives.
India's greenest airline! Steps youngest domestic carrier Akasa Air is taking to be environmentally progressive
KLM Lands In Singapore As Part Of SkyTeam’s Push For Eco-Friendly Aviation With The Aviation Challenge
On October 23rd, a KLM flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport touched down in Singapore, marking the airline’s participation in The Aviation Challenge. Launched by SkyTeam, this initiative encourages airlines to operate with maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact.