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TaxiBot: The Future of Eco-Friendly Aircraft Taxiing
TaxiBot, a hybrid towing system, cuts aircraft taxi fuel use by up to 85% and emissions by 60%. Controlled by pilots, it's been tested at Schiphol, Frankfurt, and used in India. Developed by IAI and Smart Airport Systems, it offers a greener, quieter taxiing solution.
Southwest Airlines Adds Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Operations at Oakland International Airport
Southwest Airlines announced in late August that, through a collaboration with Neste Corp., the airline has begun using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its operations at Oakland International Airport. Southwest Airlines added that it is the first carrier to bring SAF to Oakland.
Air Canada Releases 2021 Citizens of the World Report Showing Advances in Sustainability Programmes
Air Canada has released the 2021 edition of Citizens of the World, describing how the carrier has advanced a range of sustainability programme despite the impact of COVID-19 on the global airline industry. The document, Air Canada’s annual corporate sustainability report, details the airline’s
Taiwan Expo in Thailand focuses on sustainability
Taiwanese and Thai officials on Wednesday touted a potential for greater collaboration between the two countries on the manufacture of electric vehicles and the creation of a green economy at the opening of the annual Taiwan Expo in Thailand.
Lufthansa Group Receives First Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for the 787 and joins nearly 50 customers worldwide in operating the industry's most fuel efficient and capable airplane. Boeing designed the 787 family with superior efficiency, which allows airlines to profitably open new routes and fly people directly
LATAM Airlines’ Extensive Sustainability Strategy Sets New Standard
LATAM Airlines Group first launched its sustainability strategy in May 2021 with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and zero waste to landfills by 2027. Wanting to protect iconic South American ecosystems and provide a future for generations to come, the airline’s extensive strategy
Air Canada highlights sustainability achievements in new report
MONTREAL — Air Canada has released the 2021 edition of Citizens of the World, outlining how the airline has advanced a range of sustainability programs despite the impact of COVID-19 on the global airline industry.
Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings Adopt Boeing's Digital Sustainability Solutions
As a trial customer, Virgin Atlantic has already found benefits from the use of FliteDeck Advisor. During a trial on its 787 Dreamliners, the airline found that the digital solution delivered cruise fuel savings of 1.7%, saving approximately 1,900 kilograms of CO2 per flight across the three-month
Delta Air Lines signs offtake agreement for 385 million gallons of hydrogen-derived aviation fuel
Delta Air Lines is set to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from hydrogen as part of a newly signed offtake agreement which will see an 839MW electrolyser installation in the US.