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Poo powered planes: Wizz Air wants to make sustainable aviation fuel from human waste

Wizz Air has teamed up with a British company to transform human waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Could human waste power the future of air travel? Wizz Air hopes so.

Flight Wizzair (W6) Hungary
Source: Euronews travel
Publication date:2024-04-15
Southwest Airlines acquires SAFFiRE Renewables

Southwest will use SAFFiRE's exclusive technology license to process 10 tons of agricultural residue daily to produce renewable ethanol.

Flight Southwest (WN) United States
Source: Waste Today Magazine
Publication date:2024-04-11
Chile aims to have first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel factory by 2030

SANTIAGO, April 10 (Reuters) - Chile aims to start producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in a large plant by 2030 and use the fuel made from oils, fats, and biological and municipal waste for half of its aviation needs by 2050, a government report released on Wednesday said.

Source: Reuters
Publication date:2024-04-11
Wizz Air Aims For 10% SAF Powered Flights by 2030

Wizz Air, a leader in both affordability and environmental responsibility within European aviation, has announced a bold new target. It plans to power 10% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.

Flight Wizzair (W6) Hungary
Source: Aviations source News
Publication date:2024-04-11
New report highlights work on single use plastics

IATA released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report to assist airlines, regulators, and the airline supply chain to mitigate the environmental impacts of single use plastic products (SUPP).

United States
Source: Airlines Iata
Publication date:2024-04-08
IATA Finds New Ways For Airlines To Reduce Single Use Plastics

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published a new report that outlines how its member airlines could reduce the amount of single-use plastic products (SUPP) onboard an aircraft. The report was done with the help of Travel Without Plastic (TWP).

United Arab Emirates Canada China Germany Spain France United Kingdom Indonesia Mexico Malaysia Singapore Tunisia United States
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2024-04-08
Green Key Global sustainability certification now live for US hotels

Green Key Global’s partners include Accor, Choice Hotels International, Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and others.

Source: Hotel Dive
Publication date:2024-04-04
Brussels Airlines integrates environmental responsibility in partnership with Sunweb group

Brussels, 3 April 2024 - ​ Brussels Airlines and Sunweb Group reach an agreement for the purchase of ca. 250 tonnes of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Building on their long-term partnership, the airline and the online tour operator define environmental responsibility as a top priority

Source: Brussels Airlines
Publication date:2024-04-03
Toulon Hyères sets global standard in airport sustainability

Toulon Hyères Airport has distinguished itself as the pioneering airport in France to reach net zero emissions within its operational scope, setting a global precedent as one of the mere ten airports to have been honored with ACA level 5 for their commitment to decarbonization.

France
Source: Travel and Tour World
Publication date:2024-04-02