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Wizz Air grows fleet to 200 aircraft with new A321neo

According to a relevant press release from the airline, the new Airbus A321neo will be based at London Luton and signals the airline’s continued confidence in the UK market. The aircraft’s inaugural flight departed London Luton to Bacău in Romania.

Source: CBN
Singapore Takes Off On Sustainable Aviation: Outbound Flights To Cost More

Starting in 2026, outbound flights from Singapore will face added costs to meet decarbonisation goals. By 2026, 1% of jet fuel at Changi and Seletar airports must be Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with a target of 3-5% by 2030, as announced by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.

Aérien : Singapour va obliger les compagnies à utiliser du carburant durable... en échange d'une nouvelle taxe sur les billets

Singapour a annoncé, ce lundi, qu'elle va obliger les compagnies aériennes qui décolleront de son territoire à utiliser progressivement à partir de 2026 d'un carburant à faible émission de carbone. Une mesure coûteuse qui sera compensée par une taxe sur les billets d'avion.

Source: La tribune
Cleaner energy, improved navigation tools: How the airport and air traffic management sectors will reduce emissions

These are among the initiatives that will be implemented under the airport and air traffic management domains as part of Singapore's sustainable air hub blueprint.

Accor partners Qualmark New Zealand for sustainability certification

Accor has entered into a strategic partnership with Qualmark to work towards certifying Accor hotels, resorts and apartments across New Zealand as Gold Standard Sustainable Tourism Businesses.

Source: TTG Asia
Sustainability a way of life for Limassol hotel

In January 2022, Poseidonia Hotel, a family-run medium-sized hotel in Limassol, began its sustainability journey by transitioning to a circular operating model.

Source: Cyprus Mail
Singapore to Require Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use on All Departing Flights from 2026

Singapore Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat announced today the launch of the Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint, outlining a series of key actions aimed at decarbonizing Singapore’s aviation sector, including new rules mandating that all departing flights be required SAF

Source: ESG Today
Trigon Hotels launch initiative aimed at tackling Food Waste

Trigon Hotels' 2024 Food Charter cuts food waste 20%, supports 25+ local suppliers, eliminates plastic, and reduces kitchen energy 20%. Chef Alex Petit & Ops Director Carmel Lonergan lead sustainability efforts with no-waste dishes, charity work, and monthly reviews for a greener future.

Source: Hotel News
Glasgow Airport says infrastructure to support zero-emission flight could be in place as early as 2027

Attendees at the Glasgow Airport Hydrogen Innovation Hub summit held on Thursday 08 February heard that the infrastructure needed to support zero-emission flight could be in place as early as 2027.