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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Leads Asia’s Aviation Revolution Toward Sustainability with Fuel-Efficient Planes
Cathay Pacific is advancing greener aviation with fuel-efficient A350/A321neo aircraft, a goal of 100% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, major cuts to single-use plastics, and innovative food-waste-to-energy programs—driving lower emissions and leading Asia’s shift to eco-friendly air travel.
YLW honoured for advancing sustainability in aviation
Kelowna International Airport earned Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation for cutting GHG emissions through renewable diesel, LED runway lighting, solar panels, geothermal systems, reduced fuel use, and improved waste management, supported by its collaborative Campus Green Committee.
Rotterdam Joins Montpellier, Oslo, Lyon, Newcastle, Lille Among World’s Most Sustainable Hotel-Stay Destinations
Rotterdam joins Montpellier, Oslo, Lyon, Newcastle, and Lille as top sustainable hotel destinations. These cities lead eco-travel with green hotels, renewable energy, and low-carbon initiatives, proving luxury and sustainability can coexist while shaping Europe’s greener, responsible tourism future.
Singapore becomes the first country to impose a SAF levy on outbound flights
In 2026, the new tax will be imposed on all passenger, cargo, business, and general aviation flights departing the two airports in the city-state.
Radisson Hotel Group: Renewable Energy & Net Zero Hotels
Radisson Hotel Group ranked 37th in Sustainability Magazine’s Top 250 Most Sustainable Companies 2025. Committed to net zero by 2050, it targets a 46.2% cut in Scope 1–2 and 27.5% in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Two hotels already meet 2040 net zero standards, powered by 100% renewable energy.
Accor's 'Achieving Net Zero Together' initiative recognised as World's Leading Climate Action Initiative
Accor’s Achieving Net Zero Together won the 2025 WSTHA award for World’s Leading Climate Action Initiative. The program cuts supply-chain emissions, promotes low-carbon suppliers, and drives sustainable hospitality. Accor sets a global benchmark for eco-conscious travel and net-zero tourism.
Luxair agrees to stop ‘misleading environmental claims’
Twenty-one airlines, including Luxair, Air France, and Ryanair, agreed with the European Commission to stop using misleading “green” claims. They’ll no longer suggest flights can be CO₂ neutral via offsets. Terms like “sustainable fuel” must be clarified to prevent vague environmental language.
Air France Chooses Costa Rica for Its First Sustainable Flight in Latin America
Air France conducted its first sustainable demo flight in Costa Rica on Oct 25 under the SkyTeam Aviation Challenge. The Paris–San José route cut waste used electric ground gear and recycled 13.3 kg Costa Rica’s green leadership made it ideal to test innovations like SAF and eco-efficient operations
Europe’s Vision For Sustainable Aviation Is Taking Flight With The Groundbreaking SAF Regulation Driving Major Change
The EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation drives adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), targeting 2% by 2025 and 70% by 2050. Led by EASA, countries like France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden spearhead SAF use, cutting aviation’s carbon footprint.