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Fiji Airways, The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited, Lee Enterprises Consulting, and Asian Development Bank to Explore SAF Production in the Pacific

September 19, 2024 – Fiji Airways is proud to announce an innovative collaboration with The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited (FSC) and Lee Enterprises Consulting (LEC) to evaluate the feasibility of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Fiji.

Flight Fiji Airways (FJ)

Source: Fiji Airways

Publication date:2024-09-16

100,000 flight hours with AeroSHARK

As of now, 17 Lufthansa Group aircraft modified with drag-reducing riblet film are roaming the skies. Twelve Boeing 777-300ERs of Swiss International Air Lines and four 777F of Lufthansa Cargo have been busy collecting flight hours.

Flight Lufthansa (LH)

Source: Lufthansa technik

Publication date:2024-09-16

Australia’s government maps out 2050 sustainable aviation plan, New Zealand urged to follow

As part of a new Aviation White Paper mapping out the nation’s air transport strategy to 2050, the Australian government has announced a package of measures to help advance production and use of sustainable aviation fuel and other low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF).

Flight Qantas (QF) Australia New Zealand

Source: Green Air News

Publication date:2024-09-11

Singapore's sustainable aviation fuel opportunity

Singapore announced that all flights will require 1% SAF by 2026, rising to 3-5% by 2030. SAF is currently the only viable solution for decarbonizing aviation, but global demand will exceed supply in the coming years

Flight Singapore Airlines (SQ)

Source: Arup

Publication date:2024-09-09

Accor celebrates 100th hotel in Australia to achieve Sustainable Tourism Certification

Accor has reached a major milestone on its sustainability journey with the Sustainable Tourism Certification of its 100th hotel in Australia by Ecotourism Australia, bringing the company closer to its goal of having 100 per cent of its network across the Pacific region being certified by the end of 2025.

Accor Australia

Source: TTG Asia

Publication date:2024-09-06

KLM Cityhopper’s sustainable flight for “The Aviation Challenge” lands in Valencia

KLM Cityhopper completed an Embraer 195-E2 flight from Amsterdam to Valencia as part of SkyTeam’s “The Aviation Challenge,” promoting efficient and sustainable operations. This aligns with KLM’s commitment to reducing environmental impact and testing scalable innovations for flight operations.

Flight KLM Cityhopper (WA)

Source: Aviation 24

Publication date:2024-09-06

Major airline announces plant-based update to in-flight menu options

U.S. airline JetBlue has made oat milk available on its flights for passengers as an option in lieu of dairy milk for coffee and tea, Vegconomist reported. This is a great way for the airline to offer more vegan options to its customers.

Flight JetBlue (B6)

Source: The cool down

Publication date:2024-09-05

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines updates fleet in push for sustainability

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated the arrival of its first Airbus A321neo at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, marking a milestone in its fleet renewal. This aircraft will replace the Boeing 737, reducing carbon emissions and noise pollution while improving passenger comfort, said CEO Marjan Rintel.

Flight KLM (KL)

Source: The diplomatic Network

Publication date:2024-09-04

China Airlines Leads Taiwan's Aviation Industry in Promoting Sustainable Development across the Value Chain

Today marks the third year of Taiwan-based China Airlines participating in The Aviation Challenge (TAC) by SkyTeam. Flights CI100/CI101 between Taoyuan and Tokyo (Narita) on the A350-900 highlight their sustainability efforts, using SAF, carbon-reducing operations, and supporting a circular economy.

Flight China Airlines (CI)

Source: China airlines