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GLASGOW MARRIOTT HOTEL EARNS GREEN KEY AND THE PLEDGE™ CERTIFICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY EXCELLENCE

Glasgow Marriott has secured two prestigious environmental certifications: the internationally recognised Green Key and The PLEDGE™ on Food Waste accreditation. These accolades demonstrate the hotel’s commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint.

SITA teams with Arab airlines on developing technology to enhance flight sustainability

SITA and AACO launched Eco Mission, a tool to help airlines cut fuel use, emissions, while meeting environmental regulations. Developed with three AACO airlines, it simplifies compliance, optimizes operations, and supports sustainability goals. Deployment starts next year with EU jet fuel mandates.

Source: Green Air News
Lufthansa and WasteAid join forces to combat airline waste

WasteAid and Lufthansa Group have launched a new partnership that will aim to reduce the amount of packaging waste generated on its flights that ultimately ends up in landfill.

Lufthansa and WasteAid join forces to combat airline waste

WasteAid and Lufthansa Group have launched a new partnership that will aim to reduce the amount of packaging waste generated on its flights that ultimately ends up in landfill.

New Zealand could meet 25% of domestic jet fuel needs with SAF from wood waste, finds report

A feasibility study by Air New Zealand and LanzaJet found that up to 25% of NZ's domestic aviation fuel could come from locally produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from woody waste. The process converts wood to ethanol, then transforms it into SAF, reducing reliance on imported jet fuel.

Source: Green Air News
New Zealand could meet 25% of domestic jet fuel needs with SAF from wood waste, finds report

Air New Zealand and LanzaJet’s study shows up to 25% of NZ’s domestic aviation fuel needs could be met with SAF made from woody waste via CirculAir technology. SAF reduces emissions and supports energy security. NZ government and partners funded the study, highlighting the importance of local SAF.

Source: Green Air News
JetBlue is investing in SAF companies, such as Aether Fuels, to support decarbonisation of the aviation industry

With the aviation industry aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a necessity.

LATAM Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 787s for Sustainable Growth

LATAM Airlines Group, the largest passenger and cargo airline group in South America, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet by ordering 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for an additional five aircraft.

Source: ftn News
Southwest Airlines Eliminates 1.5 Million Pounds of Single-Use Plastic from Flights

Southwest Airlines announced the introduction of new items to replace single-use plastic, including a new bamboo cup for inflight cold beverages and a wood stir stick. The new items are anticipated to reduce its inflight single-use plastics by more than 1.5 million pounds annually.

Source: ESG Today