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JetBlue Implements SkyBreathe Platform for Improved Fuel Savings and Reduced Emissions
JetBlue becomes the first U.S. airline to adopt SkyBreathe® MyFuelCoach, helping pilots optimize fuel use and cut emissions. This AI-driven app supports JetBlue’s sustainability goals, saving fuel, reducing CO₂, and enhancing efficiency across 900+ daily flights.
Pegasus Airlines converts JOLCO transactions into sustainability-linked loan structure
Pegasus Airlines converts three aircraft leases into Sustainability-Linked Loans, tying financing to carbon intensity and gender diversity goals. Backed by SMBC Group, the deal supports delivery of A321neo aircraft and highlights Pegasus’s leadership in sustainable aviation finance.
Four Seasons Hotel Doha Receives the Green Key Certification for its Commitment to Sustainability
Four Seasons Hotel Doha earns Green Key certification for eco-friendly practices like energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing. As part of the Four Seasons for Good program it promotes responsible hospitality with local community impact and global sustainability goals
More sustainable taxiing
Schiphol is investigating how more sustainable taxiing can be implemented at the airport. More sustainable taxiing entails aircraft being taken to and from the runway by a special aircraft tug called a Taxibot. This means that planes can taxi without using their engines.
BWH® Hotels Earns Global Sustainable Tourism Council Certification
BWH Hotels achieves GSTC certification in Southeast Asia, Japan & Pakistan, affirming its commitment to sustainable hospitality. Through eco-focused operations, local sourcing & the EPC pillars, BWH drives lasting environmental and community impact.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport upgrades to Level 4+
Brussels South Charleroi Airport achieved Level 4+ of Airport Carbon Accreditation, aiming for Net Zero (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030 and full Scope 3 by 2050. Actions include EV fleet, solar panels, energy optimisation, staff engagement, and verified offsetting projects in India and Uruguay.
Delta partners with Shell and the Port of Portland for first commercial-scale SAF uplift at Portland Intl. Airport
Delta Air Lines, with Shell and Portland International Airport completed the first commercial-scale SAF delivery at PDX, using 400,000+gallons of waste-derived fuel. This milestone advances sustainable aviation, leveraging existing infrastructure to cut carbon emissions and scale SAF across the U.S.
Milan Bergamo Airport reaches Level 4
Milan Bergamo Airport reached Level 4 of Airport Carbon Accreditation, targeting net zero by 2045. Key actions: biofuel use, 100% GSE electrification by 2030, solar panels, green electricity, zero-emission heating, energy monitoring, and full community climate engagement.
Qantas announces increased investment in sustainable aviation fuel
Qantas reaffirmed sustainability as a key priority, investing over AU$100M in SAF and decarbonisation. It expanded SAF use, backed ClimateTech, imported SAF to Australia, and boosted community ties. FY profit rose 15% to AU$2.39B, with strong travel demand expected to continue.