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KLM, KQ Lead Push for Green Skies In Africa With SAF Policy Breakthrough
KLM and Kenya Airways led a landmark Nairobi roundtable advancing SAF adoption in Africa. Aviation leaders agreed on policy recommendations for SAF blending mandates, producer incentives, and certification reforms to unlock Africa’s biofuel potential and drive aviation decarbonisation.
Scandinavian Airlines Leads the Way in Sustainability at The Aviation Challenge 2025
SAS joins The Aviation Challenge 2025 with a Copenhagen–Los Angeles demo flight showcasing sustainable aviation. Focused on fuel efficiency, SAF use, and emission reduction, SAS reinforces its net-zero 2050 goal through innovation collaboration, and scalable eco-solutions in partnership with SkyTeam
LanzaJet and KMG agree to progress SAF production project in Kazakhstan
LanzaJet and KazMunayGas will develop Kazakhstan’s first SAF plant using alcohol-to-jet tech. The FEED phase starts soon to meet 70,000 t/year demand by 2030, boosting aviation decarbonisation, biofuel growth, and energy security, while aligning with LanzaJet’s global SAF projects.
Delta Air Lines and Green Taxi Revolutionize Airport Operations with Electric Taxiing Technology
Delta Air Lines partners with Green Taxi Aerospace to develop an electric engine-off taxiing system, cutting fuel use, costs, and emissions. Part of Delta’s Sustainable Skies Lab, the initiative supports its 2050 net-zero goal and advances cleaner, more efficient aviation operations.
Lyon Airport achieves net zero emissions ahead of schedule under VINCI Airports’ sustainability strategy
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) has reached net zero emissions a year early, marking a major sustainability milestone for VINCI Airports’ global decarbonisation programme.
South Korea announces mandatory SAF blending for departing international flights from 2027
South Korea will mandate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending from 2027 for international flights, starting at 1% and rising to 10% by 2035. Airlines must use 90% SAF-blended fuel by 2028. The policy drives decarbonisation, rewards compliance, and penalises non-sustainable practices.
This is real progress’: airlines on sustainable aviation fuels and the chances of net zero flying
A century after aviator Francesco de Pinedo’s epic journey, aviation faces a new challenge: sustainability. With 70% of emission cuts reliant on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the EU and UK now mandate 2% SAF use, rising to 6–10% by 2030.
Hilton and Too Good To Go Expand Europe‑Wide Partnership To Tackle Food Waste One Breakfast Buffet At A Time
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Hilton expanded its partnership with Too Good To Go across 14 EU countries making it the widest-reaching hotel group on the app The initiative cuts food waste and CO₂ emissions supporting Hilton’s Travel with Purpose sustainability strategy
Alaska Airlines Advances Sustainable and Innovative Travel
Alaska Airlines, a pioneer in aviation tech, is advancing sustainability through Alaska Star Ventures. By investing in startups like ZeroAvia, Twelve, and Assaia, it drives innovation in SAF, hydrogen power, AI, and aircraft design—aiming to shape greener, more efficient air travel.