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Qantas announces increased investment in sustainable aviation fuel

Qantas reaffirmed sustainability as a key priority, investing over AU$100M in SAF and decarbonisation. It expanded SAF use, backed ClimateTech, imported SAF to Australia, and boosted community ties. FY profit rose 15% to AU$2.39B, with strong travel demand expected to continue.

Flight Qantas (QF) Australia

Source: Sustainability Online

Publication date:2025-09-01

Air France: Behind Airbus’ First SAF A220 Delivery

Airbus has delivered an Air France A220 to Paris using sustainable aviation fuel to support and expand the decarbonisation of the aviation sector

Flight Air France (AF) France

Source: Sustainability Mag

Publication date:2025-09-01

Alaska Airlines, Cosmo Oil Marketing sign sustainable aviation fuel sales agreement for Hawaiian Airlines Osaka-Honolulu

Hawaiian Airlines will use SAF on Osaka–Honolulu flights under a deal with Cosmo Oil. Starting this month, it's the airline's first SAF use, cutting life-cycle emissions by up to 80% vs. traditional jet fuel.

Flight Alaska Airlines (AS) United States

Source: AlaskaAir

Publication date:2025-08-29

Brussels Airlines adds five more A320neo aircraft to its fleet

Brussels Airlines will expand its A320neo fleet to 13 by 2027, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and improved passenger experience. The A320neo cuts CO₂ by 20% and noise by 50%. The airline also plans long-haul fleet growth and lounge upgrades.

Flight Brussels Airlines (SN) Belgium

Source: Brussel Airlines

Publication date:2025-08-29

Southwest Airlines sells ethanol technology subsidiary SAFFiRE Renewables to Conestoga

On 18 August, Southwest Airlines sold SAFFiRE Renewables, a subsidiary developing ethanol via corn-stover feedstock (storable for SAF production), to Conestoga. This ends Southwest’s direct involvement in feedstock tech development but could shift strategy to partnerships.

Flight Southwest (WN) United States

Source: Green air News

Publication date:2025-08-18

Radisson RED Oslo City Centre confirmed as Verified Net Zero hotel

Radisson RED Oslo City Centre opens as one of the world’s first Verified Net Zero hotels, offering 118 stylish rooms, dynamic social areas, and a bold take on Scandinavian minimalism—leading the way in climate-conscious travel.

Radisson Red Norway

Source: Hospitality and Catering News

Publication date:2025-08-18

Why this airline wants you to take your amenity kit home

Singapore Airlines wants you to reuse their amenity kit after your flight.

Flight Singapore Airlines (SQ) Singapore

Source: USA today

Publication date:2025-08-17

Air France: Evolving the Airline Experience in 2023

Air France aims to cut carbon emissions 30% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. It's investing in fuel-efficient aircraft and targeting 10% SAF use by 2030—key steps in greening aviation and leading sustainable transformation in the airline industry.

Flight Air France (AF) France

Source: InfoPetiteNation

Publication date:2025-08-16

Southwest Airlines sells renewable unit in retreat from climate goals

The sale is part of the airline’s pullback from sustainability initiatives, which included laying off seven of 10 employees working to reduce its climate pollution.