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Technological Innovations at Navi Mumbai International Airport: Setting New Standards in Aviation
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) emphasizes sustainability with solar energy, rainwater harvesting, LEED-certified buildings, and carbon-neutral goals. It features AI-powered operations, green design, and energy efficiency, aiming to be an eco-friendly, cutting-edge airport for the future.
YEG Edmonton Intl. Airport - Environmental sustainability
YEG leads in sustainability with Canada’s largest airport by land. Initiatives include net-zero goals, a solar farm, cogeneration plant, 18,000 LED upgrades, biofuel research, tree planting, and bee habitats—earning global awards for environmental leadership.
Singapore Airlines continues progress on decarbonisation journey with SAF agreements
Singapore Airlines is advancing sustainability by acquiring SAF from Neste and emissions reductions from World Energy, cutting over 9,500 tonnes of CO₂. Produced and uplifted in Singapore, this supports local SAF ecosystems and the airline’s net-zero 2050 goal.
Changi Airport Breaks Ground on Giant Terminal 5
Changi Terminal 5, opening mid-2030s, will double airport capacity with green tech, smart modular design, direct city links, and support 50M passengers. Part of Changi East, it boosts jobs, tourism, sustainability, and future-proofs Singapore’s aviation hub.
United Airlines Buys Airbus A321neos
United Airlines ordered 40 more A321neos in March 2025, boosting its fleet renewal with Airbus’ efficient single-aisle jets. Now operating 37 A321neos, United sees the model as key to future growth, with added capacity, lower emissions, and long-term fleet modernization.
IHCL and United Way Mumbai Join Hands for Community-Led Waste Management.
IHCL, in partnership with United Way Mumbai, collected over 112,000 kg of waste from Mahim beaches (Oct 2024–Mar 2025) under its Paathya ESG+ plan. The waste was sent for recycling, promoting a circular economy and community-led, sustainable waste management.
Singapore Airlines Strikes Bold Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal
Singapore Airlines signs major SAF deals with Neste, World Energy, and Aether Fuels to cut 9,500+ tonnes CO₂. Aiming for 5% SAF use by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, the airline boosts supply chains, tech innovation, and regional leadership in green aviation.
United Airlines Invests in Twelve to Scale Carbon-Transforming Sustainable Aviation Fuel
United backs cleantech firm Twelve via its $200M+ Sustainable Flight Fund. Twelve converts CO₂ into SAF, cutting emissions by up to 90%. A 260M-gallon EU airline deal and launch of AirPlant One mark its shift from innovation to large-scale production.
Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort Achieves Green Globe Platinum Certification for Second Year
Monte Carlo Bay Hotel earned Green Globe Platinum for the 2nd year, marking 11 years of sustainability. It partners with a Monaco school on food waste education, with Chef Ravin leading student garden visits, a recipe book, and a cooking contest to inspire eco-conscious youth.