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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.

KLM operates first Airbus A321neo commercial flight, boosting sustainability efforts

KLM celebrated the first official flight of its brand-new Airbus A321neo today, marking a significant milestone in its fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft took off early in the morning, with destinations including Copenhagen, Berlin, and Stockholm.

Source: Aviation24
Fiji Airways, The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited, Lee Enterprises Consulting, and Asian Development Bank to Explore SAF Production in the Pacific

September 19, 2024 – Fiji Airways is proud to announce an innovative collaboration with The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited (FSC) and Lee Enterprises Consulting (LEC) to evaluate the feasibility of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Fiji.

Source: Fiji Airways
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).

Source: Green Air News
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

Source: Arup
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.

Source: Aviation 24
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.

Source: The cool down
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.

Haffner Energy in biogenic carbon deal with IdunnH2 for Icelandic e-SAF facility

Haffner Energy has partnered with IdunnH2 to supply biogenic carbon for a 65,000-tonne e-SAF facility near Keflavik Airport. It will combine green hydrogen from Iceland's renewable grid with Haffner's biocarbon from gasification, reducing costs and addressing carbon sourcing challenges.

Source: GreenAirNews