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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.
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.
First long-haul flight fully powered by sustainable aviation fuel takes off
LONDON — The first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel departed London for New York on Tuesday as the industry seeks to prove the viability of greener air travel.
Thai Airways Signs SAF-Related MOU with PTT Oil and Retail Business
Thai Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for pilot flights and other areas of potential cooperation.
UN aviation meeting agrees to goal of 5% lower emissions by 2030
Nov 24 - A meeting of more than 100 countries on Friday agreed to an interim goal for emissions reductions from global aviation by 2030 by using less-polluting fuels, but China, Russia and some others aired concerns about the impact on their economies.
Pegasus Airlines selects SkyBreathe 360° eco-flying platform
With this agreement, the airline will be able to monitor flight data, analyse various fuel-efficient procedures to implement, and identify areas of improvement. By leveraging this data-driven approach, Pegasus Airlines aims to achieve significant reductions in fuel consumption
A Jumbo Moment for SAF: Emirates Operates First A380 on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel in One Engine
Today, Dubai-based Emirates became the first airline to operate an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner, on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The jet, which is powered by four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, used 100% SAF in one of its four engines
The decade to make a difference: Heathrow’s Chief of Staff & Carbon on the future of the UK’s hub airport
Nigel Milton, Heathrow Airport’s Chief of Staff & Carbon, wrote to International Airport Review about Heathrow’s 2.0 sustainability plans and how the plan will help future proof the airport for travellers.
UK Government Announces £53 Million Funding Boost In Sustainable Aviation Fuel Drive
The United Kingdom’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that it would invest a total of £53 million ($65.6 million) in the country’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry.