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100,000 flight hours with AeroSHARK

As of now, 17 Lufthansa Group aircraft modified with drag-reducing riblet film are roaming the skies. Twelve Boeing 777-300ERs of Swiss International Air Lines and four 777F of Lufthansa Cargo have been busy collecting flight hours.

Vol Lufthansa (LH)
Source: Lufthansa technik
Date de publication:2024-09-16
Australia’s government maps out 2050 sustainable aviation plan, New Zealand urged to follow

As part of a new Aviation White Paper mapping out the nation’s air transport strategy to 2050, the Australian government has announced a package of measures to help advance production and use of sustainable aviation fuel and other low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF).

Vol Qantas (QF) Australia New Zealand
Source: Green Air News
Date de publication:2024-09-11
Singapore's sustainable aviation fuel opportunity

Singapore announced that all flights will require 1% SAF by 2026, rising to 3-5% by 2030. SAF is currently the only viable solution for decarbonizing aviation, but global demand will exceed supply in the coming years

Vol Singapore Airlines (SQ)
Source: Arup
Date de publication:2024-09-09
Accor celebrates 100th hotel in Australia to achieve Sustainable Tourism Certification

Accor has reached a major milestone on its sustainability journey with the Sustainable Tourism Certification of its 100th hotel in Australia by Ecotourism Australia, bringing the company closer to its goal of having 100 per cent of its network across the Pacific region being certified by the end of 2025.

Accor Australia
Source: TTG Asia
Date de publication:2024-09-06
KLM Cityhopper’s sustainable flight for “The Aviation Challenge” lands in Valencia

KLM Cityhopper completed an Embraer 195-E2 flight from Amsterdam to Valencia as part of SkyTeam’s “The Aviation Challenge,” promoting efficient and sustainable operations. This aligns with KLM’s commitment to reducing environmental impact and testing scalable innovations for flight operations.

Vol KLM Cityhopper (WA)
Source: Aviation 24
Date de publication:2024-09-06
Major airline announces plant-based update to in-flight menu options

U.S. airline JetBlue has made oat milk available on its flights for passengers as an option in lieu of dairy milk for coffee and tea, Vegconomist reported. This is a great way for the airline to offer more vegan options to its customers.

Vol JetBlue (B6)
Source: The cool down
Date de publication:2024-09-05
China Airlines Leads Taiwan's Aviation Industry in Promoting Sustainable Development across the Value Chain

Today marks the third year of Taiwan-based China Airlines participating in The Aviation Challenge (TAC) by SkyTeam. Flights CI100/CI101 between Taoyuan and Tokyo (Narita) on the A350-900 highlight their sustainability efforts, using SAF, carbon-reducing operations, and supporting a circular economy.

Vol China Airlines (CI)
Source: China airlines
Date de publication:2024-09-04
Dalata Hotel Group Hails Progress on Sustainability Strategy

Dalata Hotel Group – the owner and operator of the Clayton and Maldron hotel brands – has continued to progress its sustainability strategy. The group said it achieved 29% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions per room sold in the first half of this year

Source: ITTN
Date de publication:2024-09-04
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines updates fleet in push for sustainability

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated the arrival of its first Airbus A321neo at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, marking a milestone in its fleet renewal. This aircraft will replace the Boeing 737, reducing carbon emissions and noise pollution while improving passenger comfort, said CEO Marjan Rintel.

Vol KLM (KL)
Source: The diplomatic Network
Date de publication:2024-09-04