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Changi Airport New Levy: What It Means for Travellers Flying Out of Singapore
Singapore will introduce a Green Aviation Fuel Levy on all departing flights to fund sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Passengers will pay about S$3–S$16 more per ticket. The goal: 1% SAF use at Changi and Seletar by 2026 — a small but key step toward cleaner, low-carbon air travel.
eTaxi: Green Taxi, WheelTug & Taxibot Compared
E-taxi technologies like Taxibot, WheelTug, and Green Taxi enable aircraft to taxi without main engines, reducing fuel use emissions, and noise. Taxibot is semi-robotic; WheelTug and Green Taxi use onboard electric motors. Partnerships (e.g. Delta) and FAA trials target sustainable aviation adoption
China allows more biofuel firms to export green aviation fuel, sources say
China approved three new refiners to export sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), totaling up to 828,000 tons yearly, boosting 2025 quotas to 1.2 million tons. The move strengthens China’s sustainable energy leadership and expands SAF exports to Europe’s growing green fuel market.
Luxair Travel Update: Strikes, Sustainability, and What Travellers Need to Know
Luxair is rapidly modernizing with SAF on several routes and new efficient Embraer jets by 2026, cutting emissions while expanding to 89 destinations Punctuality is affected by strikes runway closures, and night‑flight limits highlighting the balance between sustainability and operational challenges
Indonesia considering 1% sustainable aviation fuel blend by 2026, official says
Indonesia plans to mandate 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use for international flights from Jakarta and Bali starting in 2026, rising to 5% by 2035. State firm Pertamina is producing SAF from used cooking oil, supporting national decarbonization and green energy goals.
Which European airlines use the most Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Europe’s ReFuelEU rules push airlines to blend SAF while building sustainability credibility. In 2024, IAG led intra-EU SAF use at ~3.9%, Air France–KLM ~2.5%, SAS ~1.1%, Finnair ~0.4%, and Lufthansa ~0.2%. Limited supply and tech slow wider adoption, but early movers secure long-term advantages.
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels names Mr. Vijaya Kumar GM, driving excellence, innovation, and sustainable hospitality.
Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels appoints Mr. Vijaya Kumar as General Manager. With 30+ years of experience, he brings culinary innovation, sustainability leadership, and community engagement, focusing on eco-friendly practices, local sourcing, and inclusive, people-first hospitality excellence.
AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific Triumph at World Travel Awards 2025
AirAsia, Singapore Airlines & Cathay Pacific won World Travel Awards 2025, recognized for service, innovation, and connectivity. Their route expansion and efficiency efforts also support sustainable tourism, boosting eco-friendly travel and reducing aviation’s environmental impact across Asia.
Lufthansa Airlines and Lufthansa CityLine reaffirm environmental excellence
Lufthansa Airlines and CityLine mark 25 years of EMAS certification, reaffirming leadership in sustainable aviation. With ISO 14001 standards, they advance eco-efficiency through digital innovation, reduced fuel use, recycling, and resource optimization toward climate progress.