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Brussels Airport to introduce SAF incentive

Brussels Airport is set to incentivise airlines to adopt the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The SAF incentive programme will be made available “in the course of 2024” to all passenger and cargo airlines, including short-haul and long-haul flights, departing from Brussels Airport.

Airbus Carbon Capture Offer: Lufthansa and Other Airlines Move Towards Zero Emissions

Airbus’s carbon capture initiative is gaining traction. In 2022, easyJet, a leader in the low-cost sector, joined the effort. However, the aircraft manufacturer’s program took a significant leap with the inclusion of the Lufthansa Group in late 2023.

Cairn Hotel Group achieves 31 sustainability accreditations

Green Tourism, a sustainability accreditation partner, has supported Cairn Hotel Group in its journey towards sustainability.

Marriott presses ahead with sustainability in 2024

Marriott Inter. is laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability, and has marked the new year as one of “activation”. According to Neeraj Govil, senior vice president of operations, Asia Pacific (excl. China), “2024 is going to be the year of activation, where what gets measured gets done”.

Source: TTG Asia
Brussels Airport gains government support for SAF uptake

One year ago, Brussels Airport marked a historic moment by announcing the delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through the NATO pipeline. While this was a significant stride towards a greener aviation sector, the high cost of SAF has posed a challenge, hindering its widespread adoption

Prague Airport successfully reduces emission through energy saving and green electricity purchases

PRAGUE – Prague Airport continues to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Last year, 59.45% of CO₂ emissions were saved compared to 2009, when the airport first calculated its carbon footprint. After a year, the airport defended the Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3, involving third parties,

Sustainability: 5 Key Milestones Achieved By Delta Air Lines In 2023

Delta Air Lines, the world’s largest airline by revenue in 2023, has also achieved significant sustainability milestones this year. The US-based airline is actively participating in the industry-wide efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Source: Simple Flying
LATAM orders five additional Boeing 787, expanding fleet and sustainability efforts

LATAM has announced the purchase of five more Boeing 787 Dreamliners, strengthening its commitment to efficiency and sustainability. This agreement positions the South American airline group as the largest Dreamliner operator in Latin America.

Source: Aviation 24
UAE announces 1% SAF blending target by 2031, with plans to supply other markets

Fresh from hosting the UN’s COP28 global summit on climate change, the government of the United Arab Emirates has announced a guideline that by 2031, at least 1% of total fuel supplied at UAE airports to the nation’s airlines will be locally produced sustainable aviation fuel.

Source: Green Air News