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Air New Zealand Seeks Innovators In Global Search For Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Today, Air New Zealand has launched a global open invitation to innovators and startups to supply the airline with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which currently makes up less than 1% of the global jet fuel supply.
Marriott recognised for sustainability efforts with Green Key certification for eight of its Dubai hotels
Marriott has been making impressive progress towards championing sustainability across its portfolio, and it has been rewarded for its efforts with Green Key certification being awarded to eight of its Dubai hotels.
British Airways invests in sustainable ground equipment at Heathrow
UK flag carrier airline British Airways (BA) has begun a multi-million-pound overhaul of its ground equipment at London Heathrow Airport as it moves towards hybrid and electric alternatives.
Heathrow and Heston Blumenthal’s Perfectionists’ Café, has launched an innovative breakfast named “The Fly Up”
Heathrow Fly Up initiative, developed alongside chef Heston Blumenthal, seeks to shed light on Sustainable Aviation Fuel due to low awareness levels among travellers—only 14 per cent are familiar with it—despite its pivotal role in mitigating the aviation sector’s carbon emissions.
Air France to match its customers' voluntary contributions to the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel Paris 2024
As an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games, Air France has announced that it will be matching the amount of each customer subscription to the "Environment-sustainable aviation fuels" option during the Paris 2024 Games.
Sustainable Aviation makes SAF plea to next UK government
Sustainable Aviation has launched an updated manifesto calling for the next UK government to “accelerate” the industry’s move towards net-zero, including the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) “at scale” during the current decade.
Southwest Airlines Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Venture Investment Business
Southwest Airlines announced the launch of Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a new subsidiary responsible for managing the airline’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) investments, and creating opportunities for the company to obtain SAF to reach its clean fuel goals.
SWISS, Lufthansa Group and Climeworks set a shared course for a more sustainable future through carbon removal
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and the Lufthansa Group have entered into a strategic partnership with Climeworks, a Swiss-based company specialising in direct air capture (DAC) technology for removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air.
Aalborg Airport achieves Level 3 Optimisation
We are excited to announce that Aalborg Airport in Denmark has successfully upgraded to Level 3 Optimisation within the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.