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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.

Source: Reuters

Date de publication:2023-11-28

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.

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Source: CNBC

Date de publication:2023-11-28

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.

Source: Reuters

Date de publication:2023-11-24

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

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Source: Times Aerospace

Date de publication:2023-11-23

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

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Source: GE Reports

Date de publication:2023-11-22

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.

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Source: International Airport Review

Date de publication:2023-11-20

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.

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Source: Simple Flying

Date de publication:2023-11-17

Flying towards a greener future

Being sustainable is difficult and more-so for an airline. Though it hasn't stopped Bangkok Airways, an airline that is striving to becoming carbon-neutral.

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Source: Bangkok Post

Date de publication:2023-11-16

First Emirates flights cleared for take-off with SAF from Dubai

DUBAI, UAE 6 November 2023 – The first Emirates flights operating with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided by Shell Aviation have taken off from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Emirates’ flight EK 412 bound for Sydney on 24 October was among the first to operate with SAF.