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Schiphol Airport to pilot sustainable taxiing roadmap

Dutch aviation sector reveals a roadmap to reduce fuel consumption of taxiing and CO2, nitrogen, and particulate matter to make sustainable taxiing a standard procedure at Schiphol Airport by 2030

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Netherlands
Source: website
Publication date:2021-10-26
Aviation sector presents sustainable taxiing roadmap

The Dutch aviation sector aims to make sustainable taxiing standard at Schiphol by 2030. A 2022 pilot using TaxiBot towing vehicles could cut fuel use by 50-65%. If successful, gradual expansion will follow. Infrastructure changes and zero-emission tow vehicles are in progress to support large-scale implementation.

Flight KLM (KL) Transavia Airlines (HV) Corendon Dutch Airlines (CD) Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Netherlands
Source: News Schiphol
Publication date:2021-10-25
ANA Launches SAF Flight Initiative to Promote Sustainability and Reduced CO2 Emissions

•Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel is key to reducing emissions associated with air transportation. In September, ANA conducted the first SAF-powered cargo flight with leading logistics companies in Japan

Flight ANA (NH)
Source: website
Publication date:2021-10-14
How Changi Airport strives for environmentally sustainable operations amid the Covid-19 crisis

Even as Covid-19 continues to disrupt lives all over the world, Changi Airport Group (CAG) keeps the airport running – for the safe passage of travellers looking forward to reuniting with loved ones, and to keep supply chains open.

Singapore Changi Singapore
Source: Changi Airport
Publication date:2021-10-05
India AirAsia is the first A320 operator to implement TaxiBot® in their commercial operation

“We feel elated to announce that airasia will also be flying the green wave by using #TaxiBots at #DelhiAirport. AirAsia India is the first Airbus operator in the world, with a modified Airbus fleet to start the TaxiBot services with passengers onboard. Thanks to #TaxiBotIndia & & Çelebi Aviation”

Flight AirAsia (AK) Indira Gandhi International Airport India
Source: Taxibot International
Publication date:2021-10-05
Eco-Fantastic Tourism in Vietnam

Vietnam has a rich north-south bio-system to offer to everyone. With its 3,000 km of tropical coastline, exquisite cuisine, and fascinating culture, this beautiful country awaits travelers to explore. Vietnam is home to thousands of floral and faunal species.

Vietnam
Source: Ecotourism World
Publication date:2021-08-21
JetBlue is the First U.S. Airline to Commit to and Achieve Carbon Neutrality for All Domestic Flying

Preparing for a New Climate Reality, JetBlue Begins Offsetting Emissions for All Domestic Flights and Investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Significantly Reducing its Contribution to the Climate Crisis

Flight JetBlue (B6) San Francisco International Airport
Source: website
Publication date:2021-08-13
JetBlue Expands Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel as Part of its Strategy to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040

JetBlue Launches New Partnership with World Energy and World Fuel Services to Fuel Flights from its Los Angeles Focus City with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Flight JetBlue (B6) Los Angeles International Airport United States
Source: website
Publication date:2021-07-12
Singapore Airlines Group launches voluntary carbon offset programme

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has launched a voluntary carbon offset programme. The programme allows customers on both Singapore Airlines and Scoot to offset their carbon emissions via dedicated microsites. For the first six months from the launch of the programme,

Flight Singapore Airlines (SQ) Singapore
Source: Business Traveler
Publication date:2021-06-21