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China’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry: A Key Player in the Low-Carbon Future of Aviation

China is rapidly scaling SAF production (3.32M tonnes/year) to meet carbon goals, with policy support, R&D, and certification advances. Challenges remain in feedstock, cost, and deployment, but initiatives like CSCS and tech diversification (PtL, CCUS, hydrogen) aim to boost global leadership.

China
Source: NenPower
Publication date:2025-06-16
KLM and Transavia partner with Elysian to develop battery-electric regional aircraft and ecosystems

Elysian teams up with KLM and Transavia to develop the 90-seat electric E9X aircraft, aiming for 800 km range. First flights are planned for 2030, with entry into service by 2033. The partnership explores design, operations, and integration of zero-emission regional air travel.

Flight KLM (KL) Transavia Airlines (HV) Netherlands
Source: Green Air News
Publication date:2025-06-16
Oberoi Hotels plans to recycle 100% waste water by 2030 at its properties

Oberoi Group unveiled “Elements by Oberoi”, its holistic sustainability framework, aiming by 2030 to recycle all wastewater, reduce water use per occupied room by 20%, transition hotel transport fleets to EVs, source 50% of electricity from renewables, and phase out fossil-fuel heating systems.

India
Source:
Publication date:2025-06-16
Moving towards more sustainable aviation

Royal Schiphol Group aims to lead in sustainability by operating airports that benefit the planet. Their goal is to produce more renewable energy than needed, with surplus power shared. Schiphol has made significant progress and will continue its sustainability efforts in aviation.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Netherlands
Source: Schiphol
Publication date:2025-06-16
Long Beach Airport cuts carbon with solar canopies generating over 3 million kWh in first year

Long Beach Airport's solar canopies, installed in 2023, have generated 3.2M kWh of clean energy, cutting electricity use by 10% and offsetting emissions equal to 291 homes. The project boosts sustainability and comfort, aligning with LGB’s green innovation goals.

Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) United States
Source: Future Travel Experience
Publication date:2025-06-11
Helsinki Airport achieves Level 5, reaching net zero for emissions under its control

Helsinki Vantaa Airport Finland
Source: Airport Carbon accreditation
Publication date:2025-06-09
Canadian SAF projects involving Alder and Dimensional receive Boeing investment

Boeing invests CAD 17.48M in two Canadian SAF ventures: Project Avance converts wood waste to low-carbon biocrude for SAF; Dimensional Energy develops power-to-liquid tech converting CO2 into synthetic fuel. These innovations boost sustainable aviation, supporting Canada’s decarbonization goals.

Canada
Source: Greenair News
Publication date:2025-06-09
Air Caraïbes and French bee: a new in-flight plastic bottle recycling system

On June 5, 2025, Air Caraïbes and French bee launched an in-flight PET bottle recycling program at Paris-Orly with Paprec and Newrest. Expected to recycle 174,000+ bottles yearly, the initiative cuts CO₂ and highlights their push for sustainable air travel.

Flight French bee (BF) France
Source: Air Journal
Publication date:2025-06-05
H World Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Advancing Sustainable Development through Service Innovation

H World Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights green innovation, female leadership, community care, and effective governance, with key strides in low-carbon operations, rural revitalization, and digital safety, reaffirming its ESG leadership in global hospitality.

China
Source: Morning Star
Publication date:2025-06-03