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Japan Airlines debuts world’s first aircraft with large-scale riblet coating on international flights

Japan Airlines, in partnership with JAXA and O-Well, has introduced the world’s first aircraft with a large-scale riblet coating on international routes. Applied to a Boeing 787-9, the riblets reduce aerodynamic drag, improving fuel efficiency and cutting CO2 emissions, with potential global impact

Flight Japan Airlines (JL) Japan
Source: Aviation Updates Philipines
Publication date:2025-01-24
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris: Luxury with a Conscience

Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, located in the heart of the city on the historic Avenue Hoche, has earned its inaugural Green Globe Certification in recognition of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental excellence.

France
Source: GreenGlobe
Publication date:2025-01-23
Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai: Sustainability Excellence in the Heart of Dubai

Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai, near Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, blends luxury with sustainability. Green Globe recertified (94%), it uses Winnow to cut food waste, sources locally, aims for 30% energy cuts by 2030, offers EV charging, and boasts a tranquil garden with fresh produce

Hotel Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai Accor United Arab Emirates
Source: Green Globe
Publication date:2025-01-22
Four zero-emission aircraft and powertrains prepare for test flights in Australia and New Zealand

Four zero-emission aircraft prototypes will begin test flights in Australia and New Zealand in 2025. Air New Zealand will trial the battery-electric Alia CX300, while Stralis, AMSL Aero, and Dovetail Electric Aviation will test hydrogen-electric and battery-electric powertrains

Flight Air New Zealand (NZ) Australia New Zealand
Source: Green Air News
Publication date:2025-01-22
Radisson Blu Hotel Bengaluru becomes first LEED Net Zero Carbon certified hotel in global portfolio

Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is the first Radisson Hotel Group property globally to earn the LEED Net Zero Carbon certification by USGBC. It achieved net-zero emissions via solar power, biogas, EVs waste management, rainwater harvesting, and carbon offsets, leading in sustainability

Radisson United States
Source: Sustainable Hotel News
Publication date:2025-01-21
Austrian Airlines Boeing 777-200ER With Sharkskin Enters Into Commercial Service

As the commercial aviation industry is moving towards a net-zero emissions future, Lufthansa Group member carrier Austrian Airlines is doing its part in ensuring more sustainable aircraft operations with the introduction of "shark skin" technology onboard some of the it Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.

Flight Austrian (OS) Austria
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2025-01-21
Rome Fiumicino Airport unveils Europe’s largest self-consumption solar farm to boost sustainability efforts

Rome Fiumicino Airport has launched Europe’s largest self-consumption solar farm, generating 30 million kWh annually and advancing its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality by 2030.

Leonardo Da Vinci Fiumicino Airport Italy
Source: International Airport Review
Publication date:2025-01-21
Flying towards sustainability with Wizz Air

Wizz Air reveals passengers’ survey results after successful SAF trials in collaboration with airbus

Flight Wizzair (W6) Hungary
Source: Travel Daily Media
Publication date:2025-01-20
SAS Sustainability Awards: The Aviation Challenge 2024

SAS Airlines won two sustainability awards at The Aviation Challenge 2024 for Best Scaled Cargo and FlightOps Solutions, reducing CO₂ via light pallets and fuel-efficient operations. Celebrating a 70th-anniversary flight milestone, SAS cut emissions by 20%, targeting net-zero by 2050.

Flight SAS Scandinavian (SK) Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Sweden
Source: Travel Radar
Publication date:2025-01-20