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NH Collection Dubai The Palm’s chef Ajinkya Soundankar promotes sustainability with 'Break the Fast, Not the Planet,' using local ingredients and eco-friendly date seed coffee. Year-round, the hotel reduces waste with its Zero Waste Kitchen, No Bin Canteen, and eliminates 236,000 plastic bottles.

French seating firm Expliseat takes next step with new look

French seating specialist Expliseat has unveiled a major brand redesign at AIX, a marketing revamp which executives say underlines its transition from a start-up challenger to a full industrial player in the market.

Source: Flight Global
Flux Power provides update from leading airlines, signaling continued industry-wide shift to sustainable GSE solutions

Six major North American airlines have placed orders with Flux Power for lithium-ion GSE solutions, to electrify their fleets. This shift reduces emissions, cuts costs, and supports sustainability goals. Flux Power’s technology enhances fleet efficiency and provides actionable data insights

Source: AJOT
AccorInvest launches Think Circular for sustainable hotel renovation

AccorInvest, has introduced Think Circular, a forward-looking renovation model rooted in circular economy principles. This approach is designed to transform how hotels are renovated, focusing on sustainability, adaptability, and long-term performance.

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Emirates Enhances Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Practices

Emirates Airline has launched a closed-loop recycling program to reduce plastic waste, recycling millions of onboard items into new meal service products. The initiative uses at least 25% reused material, focuses on minimizing carbon footprint, and incorporates sustainable design.

Emirates joins Aviation Circulatory Consortium to accelerate airline recycling

Emirates has joined the Aviation Circularity Consortium to advance the circular economy in aviation. The airline will help drive decarbonization through high-value circularity, focusing on sustainable aircraft lifecycle management, upcycling initiatives, and enhancing end-of-life aircraft solutions

Source: Aerotime
Air Canada’s Québec City Ground Operations to be Airline’s First Station with Fully Electric Main Ground Support Equipment

Air Canada will fully electrify its ground support equipment in Québec City by 2025, making it the airline’s first station in Canada to eliminate fossil fuels across all main GSE categories, reducing emissions and supporting its goal of net-zero by 2050.

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to partner on new Australian SAF production project

Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, and RDA are partnering to produce 96 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually from sugarcane bioethanol at Charters Towers, Queensland, starting in 2029. The project supports regional development, reduces emissions by 70%, and enhances fuel security

Source: Green Air News
Brussels Airport and TUI fly are testing the Taxibot for sustainable taxiing

Brussels Airport and TUI fly are testing a Taxibot—an eco-friendly, semi-autonomous aircraft tug using biodiesel. Part of the EU’s Stargate program, it cuts fuel use, CO2 emissions by 85%, and noise by 60%, offering a greener taxiing solution.