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Lufthansa Airlines and Lufthansa CityLine reaffirm environmental excellence
Lufthansa Airlines and CityLine mark 25 years of EMAS certification, reaffirming leadership in sustainable aviation. With ISO 14001 standards, they advance eco-efficiency through digital innovation, reduced fuel use, recycling, and resource optimization toward climate progress.
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels names Mr. Vijaya Kumar GM, driving excellence, innovation, and sustainable hospitality.
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels appoints Mr. Vijaya Kumar as General Manager. With 30+ years of experience, he brings culinary innovation, sustainability leadership, and community engagement, focusing on eco-friendly practices, local sourcing, and inclusive, people-first hospitality excellence.
AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific Triumph at World Travel Awards 2025
AirAsia, Singapore Airlines & Cathay Pacific won World Travel Awards 2025, recognized for service, innovation, and connectivity. Their route expansion and efficiency efforts also support sustainable tourism, boosting eco-friendly travel and reducing aviation’s environmental impact across Asia.
Finland’s Sustainable Tourism
Finland leads sustainable tourism at ITB Asia 2025, highlighting its carbon-neutral goal by 2035. Finnair uses sustainable fuel to cut CO₂, and Scandic Hotels promotes green hospitality. The Sustainable Travel Finland program ensures eco-friendly travel and responsible tourism.
Ethiopia's New International Airport will Boast Energy-Efficient Terminals
Ethiopia’s new Bishoftu International Airport embodies the green airport concept, featuring solar power, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient design. Aligned with the African Union’s Climate Strategy, it advances sustainable aviation and climate-resilient infrastructure in Africa.
KLM, KQ Lead Push for Green Skies In Africa With SAF Policy Breakthrough
KLM and Kenya Airways led a landmark Nairobi roundtable advancing SAF adoption in Africa. Aviation leaders agreed on policy recommendations for SAF blending mandates, producer incentives, and certification reforms to unlock Africa’s biofuel potential and drive aviation decarbonisation.
Scandinavian Airlines Leads the Way in Sustainability at The Aviation Challenge 2025
SAS joins The Aviation Challenge 2025 with a Copenhagen–Los Angeles demo flight showcasing sustainable aviation. Focused on fuel efficiency, SAF use, and emission reduction, SAS reinforces its net-zero 2050 goal through innovation collaboration, and scalable eco-solutions in partnership with SkyTeam
LanzaJet and KMG agree to progress SAF production project in Kazakhstan
LanzaJet and KazMunayGas will develop Kazakhstan’s first SAF plant using alcohol-to-jet tech. The FEED phase starts soon to meet 70,000 t/year demand by 2030, boosting aviation decarbonisation, biofuel growth, and energy security, while aligning with LanzaJet’s global SAF projects.
Navi Mumbai International Airport: India’s New Green, Smart, and Sustainable Aviation Gateway
PM Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport, India’s green, tech-driven gateway opening Dec 2025. Built via PPP, NMI features solar power (47 MW), EV use, rainwater harvesting, APMs, and passive cooling—targeting carbon-efficient, smart, and sustainable operations.