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European Airlines Call for Urgent Action to Scale SAF Production

European airlines, airports, and aircraft manufacturers urge the EU to accelerate SAF production. An ICF report warns EU lags behind due to US and Chinese policies, risking imports, higher costs, and job losses. Key measures include risk-sharing financial aid feedstock access, and policy refinements

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Canada Moves Forward with Direct Air Capture Offset Credits

Canada unveils a draft protocol for Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS), enabling companies to earn offset credits for storing CO₂ underground. This aims to boost investment in DAC technology to cut emissions. Public comments on the plan are open until March 28, 2025.

Source: decarbonfuse
London City Airport seeks approval for Airbus A320neo operations to boost sustainable growth

London City Airport has applied to the CAA to allow Airbus A320neo operations, enabling sustainable growth, quieter flights, and expanded European destinations.

Aviation Korean Air introduces Airbus A350 to fleet

Korean Air debuts the Airbus A350-900 to boost sustainability, comfort, and capacity. Starting Jan 27 on Japan routes, the new aircraft offers advanced fuel efficiency and tech, with plans to expand service to Taipei, Madrid, and Rome later this year.

Soaring into Sustainability at Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport

Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport earned its first Green Globe certification, showcasing its commitment to sustainability. Efforts include ISO 50001 compliance, LED lighting, automation systems, water-saving aerators, greywater reuse, and guest participation through towel and linen reuse.

Source: Green Globe
Brussels Airport offers green energy to 100 local households through pilot project

Brussels Airport offers 100 local households a year of green energy from its solar panels. In partnership with Bolt and Stargate, the project tests small-scale energy sharing. Participants get a €124 discount, with insights shaping future airport energy schemes.

Japan Airlines debuts world’s first aircraft with large-scale riblet coating on international flights

Japan Airlines, in partnership with JAXA and O-Well, has introduced the world’s first aircraft with a large-scale riblet coating on international routes. Applied to a Boeing 787-9, the riblets reduce aerodynamic drag, improving fuel efficiency and cutting CO2 emissions, with potential global impact

Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris: Luxury with a Conscience

Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, located in the heart of the city on the historic Avenue Hoche, has earned its inaugural Green Globe Certification in recognition of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental excellence.

Source: GreenGlobe
Adagio aparthotels awarded Green Key sustainability label

Nearly 40 Adagio aparthotels have earned the Green Key label for sustainable operations. The Accor-owned brand now has 37 certified properties after meeting mandatory criteria like waste management and energy efficiency. Adagio aims to certify 20 more by 2026 and all its properties by 2028.