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Hong Kong forms new SAF group, as Cathay and Korean sign SAF purchase cargo deals
Hong Kong has stepped up its commitment to introduce sustainable aviation fuel with the formation of the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC), a multi-stakeholder group designed to progress the development, supply and use of SAF.

Groupe ADP and Dassault Aviation partner to further sustainable aviation
The organisation are joining forces to make Paris-Le Bourget airport a pioneer in sustainable aviation.

Sofitel Mumbai BKC is First Hotel in India to Receive Green Key Certification
MUMBAI, INDIA—Sofitel Mumbai BKC announced that it has been awarded Green Key Certification by the National Jury Green Key India and the Center for Environment Education (CEE). The hotel is the very first in the country to have been awarded this certification.

5 Key Elements Of Southwest Airlines’ Path To Net Zero Emissions
The world’s largest low-cost carrier, Southwest Airlines, is on the path to achieving net-zero carbon emissions. The airline is working closely with its partners (manufacturers, suppliers, and analysts) to increase sustainable technologies in various ways.

Cathay Pacific a co-initiator of new Hong Kong SAF Coalition as it strives to achieve long-term environmental targets
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the launch of the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) as its co-initiator. The coalition comprises 13 founding partners from the SAF value chain.

Emirates joins UK low carbon investment initiative, The Solent Cluster
The Solent Cluster is a cross-sector collaboration of international organisations, including manufacturers and engineering companies, regional businesses and industries, leading logistics and infrastructure operators and academic institutions.

Cyprus Air renders its fleet greener
In a move aimed at enhancing operational capacity and embracing sustainability, Cyprus Airways acquired two state-of-the-art Airbus 220s in July. These aircraft are set to debut on the 2024 summer routes, connecting popular Greek island destinations like Rhodes, Skiathos, Santorini and Iraklio

Meliá Adds a New Hotel Every Two Weeks and Strengthens Its Portfolio in the Luxury Segment
Meliá has Ranked seventh in the Wall Street Journal's list of the 100 most sustainably managed companies in the world.

Cyprus Ports Authority aiming to become modern, sustainable, and outward-looking
The president of the Cyprus Ports Authority (Alk) Antonis Stylianou this week presented a strategic development model, which is aimed at addressing the evolving conditions in the modern port environment.