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Hilton Green Breakfast Records 62% Reduction in Food Waste Across 13 UAE Hotels

Hilton, in collaboration with Winnow and ne’ma, announced the results of the ‘Green Breakfast’ pilot program which saw a 62% reduction in pre- and post-consumer food waste across breakfast operations in 13 UAE-based hotels across a four-month period.

Source: Hilton
Global airlines body urges oil sector to invest more in sustainable fuel

GENEVA, Dec 7 (Reuters) - The oil and gas sector and alternative fuel producers need to beef up efforts to produce greener aviation fuel to help airlines to cut carbon emissions, the chief economist of global aviation industry body IATA said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters
COP28 event highlights the energy transition for aviation

Global Sustainable Aviation Forum was held to underscore the need for cooperative approaches to decarbonizing air transport. Experts and leaders from across the aviation sector provided an overview of the requirements for the energy transition in aviation.

Source: Times Aerospace
Why The Airbus A321neo Is At The Core Of Wizz Air’s Fleet Strategy

The Airbus A321neo has become a staple throughout Wizz Air’s services. The low-cost carrier has entrusted the narrowbody to lead its operations as the Hungarian outfit expands across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Source: Simple Flying
UK aims to boost domestic production of green aviation fuel to meet sustainability targets

UK airlines, such as Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, are urging the government to invest in domestic production of green aviation fuel to meet the country’s goal of having 10% of flights powered by sustainable aviation fuel.

Lufthansa tests green fares on long-haul flights

The Lufthansa Group is now offering its Green Fares on selected long-haul flights. Since the introduction of the offset fares, the demand for this offer has increased.

Source: FVW Travel Talk
Gulf Air partners with Safa platform to launch carbon emissions management initiative

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, announced its carbon management initiative in partnership with Safa, a voluntary carbon offsetting platform that provides individuals and businesses with the option to understand and manage the carbon footprint from their day-to-day activities.

Source: BNA
Dubai Airports joins WEF’s 'Airports of Tomorrow'

This partnership is dedicated to steering the aviation industry toward Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, focusing on critical areas such as energy, infrastructure, and financing.

Source: Times Aerospace
European airlines secure supplies of low-carbon jet fuel

Nov 28 (Reuters) - European airlines are ramping up investments and signing agreements to secure supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) needed to meet targets set by the European Union aimed at curbing the aviation sector's carbon footprint.

Source: Reuters