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Vietnam Airlines performs sustainable flight to Frankfurt
Vietnam Airlines has participated in this year’s Sustainable Flight Challenge, performing a long-haul flight from its Hanoi base to Frankfurt in May. SkyTeam’s Sustainable Flight Challenge aims to encourage airlines to find innovative ways to make air travel greener.
Accor and Green Key sign collaboration agreement
The collaboration agreement between Accor and Green Key for 2022-2026 will have Accor hotels implementing their sustainable development initiatives through two preferred certification programmes globally, including Green Key.
Dubai-based Emirates airline’s initiative to reduce plastic gets global recognition
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has listed Dubai flagship carrier’s closed loop recycling initiative among “good practices from the airline sector” in its latest study on the single-use plastic products (Supp).
InterContinental Phuket Resort's Heavenly Hospitality Centres on Sustainability
This sun-kissed paradise is a must for foodies with six imaginative bars, restaurants, and a Michelin mention.
China Airlines Sustainability Flight Leads the Way with Low Carbon Meals and Net Zero Carbon Emissions
China Airlines, operated its second “Sustainability Demonstration Flight” with CI753/754 on the Taipei and Singapore route. The demonstration flight featured three key innovations and was the first passenger-carrying flight by a Taiwanese carrier to use Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
Bengaluru airport's T2 receives IGBC platinum rating for sustainability
Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has received the IGBC Platinum certification by the Indian Green Building Council.
Etihad Plans Flight With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made From CO2
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will partner with Twelve, a carbon transformation company, to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CO2 and renewable energy in the industry. The airline announced the partnership earlier this week.
Emirates creates $200m sustainability fund as chief warns on decarbonisation pace
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is creating a $200 million fund to accelerate research into reducing commercial aviation’s carbon impact.The Dubai-based airline is warning that the sector needs more effective options to decarbonise.Its sustainability fund is focused on engine
Emirates creates US$ 200 million aviation sustainability fund
Dubai, UAE, 11 May 2023 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced it has committed US$ 200 million to fund research and development (R&D) projects focussed on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation.