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New Florence airport terminal will have a vineyard on its roof

The structure will serve “as a new landmark for the city’s sustainable future,” according to the firm, and as an homage to the region’s wine-producing heritage, it will have a vineyard on the roof.

Source: CNN Travel
Mactan-Cebu International Airport puts the Philippines on the Airport Carbon Accreditation map

We are thrilled to announce that Mactan-Cebu International Airport has achieved Level 1 Mapping, becoming the first airport in the Philippines to join the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.

Charlottetown Airport Authority releases first airport sustainability plan

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The Charlottetown Airport Authority has unveiled the first sustainability plan in the airport’s history, detailing environmental improvements planned for the airport over the next four years.

Source: The Spec
Transavia launches Eindhoven to Oslo flights and introduces Airbus A321neo for sustainable travel

Transavia successfully inaugurated its first flight between Eindhoven and Oslo, operating initially three times a week, with plans to increase frequency to four times a week after March 30.

Source: Aviation 24
London Luton Airport and Cawleys praised for environmental best practice

London Luton Airport (LLA) and waste management firm Cawleys have been honored with the Green World Environment Award for Environmental Best Practice. Their collaborative efforts have significantly boosted the airport’s recycling rate from 49% to 80%

Boeing receives Dreamliner order from Royal Brunei Airlines

To support its long-term growth strategy, focus on passenger comfort, and sustainability goals, Royal Brunei Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 787 Dreamliners.

Frankfurt Airport enhances sustainability and modernises ground power supply to be exclusively electric

Fraport is pushing ahead with an overhaul of its ground power supply at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). As part of the Group’s climate protection strategy, the remaining diesel units supplying electricity to onboard systems for parked aircraft will disappear entirely from the FRA’s apron by 2040

KLM continues investment in digital technology by deploying Artificial Intelligence to minimise food waste

KLM is minimising onboard food waste using Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI programmes enable the airline to better predict how many passengers who have booked will actually board a flight. This allows the exact number of required meals to be calculated and KLM achieves up to 63% less food waste

Southwest Airlines launches sustainability investment platform and takes stake in LanzaJet

Southwest Airlines, the world’s fourth-largest carrier, has launched Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a dedicated platform to invest in sustainable aviation fuel technologies. The Texas-based airline has also announced a $30 million stake in US-based SAF producer LanzaJet,

Source: Green Air News