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Lufthansa and WasteAid join forces to combat airline waste
WasteAid and Lufthansa Group have launched a new partnership that will aim to reduce the amount of packaging waste generated on its flights that ultimately ends up in landfill.
Lufthansa and WasteAid join forces to combat airline waste
WasteAid and Lufthansa Group have launched a new partnership that will aim to reduce the amount of packaging waste generated on its flights that ultimately ends up in landfill.
New Zealand could meet 25% of domestic jet fuel needs with SAF from wood waste, finds report
Air New Zealand and LanzaJet’s study shows up to 25% of NZ’s domestic aviation fuel needs could be met with SAF made from woody waste via CirculAir technology. SAF reduces emissions and supports energy security. NZ government and partners funded the study, highlighting the importance of local SAF.
New Zealand could meet 25% of domestic jet fuel needs with SAF from wood waste, finds report
A feasibility study by Air New Zealand and LanzaJet found that up to 25% of NZ's domestic aviation fuel could come from locally produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from woody waste. The process converts wood to ethanol, then transforms it into SAF, reducing reliance on imported jet fuel.
JetBlue is investing in SAF companies, such as Aether Fuels, to support decarbonisation of the aviation industry
With the aviation industry aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a necessity.
LATAM Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 787s for Sustainable Growth
LATAM Airlines Group, the largest passenger and cargo airline group in South America, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet by ordering 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for an additional five aircraft.
Southwest Airlines Eliminates 1.5 Million Pounds of Single-Use Plastic from Flights
Southwest Airlines announced the introduction of new items to replace single-use plastic, including a new bamboo cup for inflight cold beverages and a wood stir stick. The new items are anticipated to reduce its inflight single-use plastics by more than 1.5 million pounds annually.
Mandarin Oriental wins in 3 categories at the Wolrd Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards
Mandarin Oriental a été nommé lauréat dans trois catégories lors des World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) : World's Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Programme 2024, World's Leading Sustainable Development 2024 et World's Leading Sustainable Employer 2024.
Southwest Airlines brings bamboo on board for new cups
Southwest Airlines has replaced the plastic cups it used to serve cold beverages during flights with new cups made with a pulp blend of 75% bamboo and 25% paper.