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KLM continues investment in digital technology by deploying Artificial Intelligence to minimise food waste
KLM is minimising onboard food waste using Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI programmes enable the airline to better predict how many passengers who have booked will actually board a flight. This allows the exact number of required meals to be calculated and KLM achieves up to 63% less food waste
Southwest Airlines launches sustainability investment platform and takes stake in LanzaJet
Southwest Airlines, the world’s fourth-largest carrier, has launched Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a dedicated platform to invest in sustainable aviation fuel technologies. The Texas-based airline has also announced a $30 million stake in US-based SAF producer LanzaJet,
SUSTAINABILITY AT FAIRMONT SINGAPORE & SWISSÔTEL THE STAMFORD
At Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford, we are committed to constantly redefine our hospitality experience while demonstrating our values towards sustainability.
Sustainability at Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford
Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford promote sustainability through an Aquaponics Farm, eco-friendly cleaning, refillable Le Labo amenities, large dispensers reducing 507,079 kg plastic waste, and waterless chafing dishes to cut carbon footprint. 2020 HICAP Climate Action Winner.
Singapore announces rising SAF blending targets from 2026, to be partly funded by a passenger levy
Coinciding with the start of the 2024 Singapore Airshow, the Singapore government has announced a 1% blending target for sustainable aviation fuel with effect from 2026, rising to 3-5% by 2030, and partly funded by a levy on air fares, making the country the first to ensure departing passengers
Sustainable air fuels: Airbus and TotalEnergies forge strategic partnership
(AOF) - Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to meet the challenges of decarbonizing the air transport sector through sustainable aviation fuels. In line with the ambition of making air transport net carbon neutral by 2050
Wizz Air grows fleet to 200 aircraft with new A321neo
According to a relevant press release from the airline, the new Airbus A321neo will be based at London Luton and signals the airline’s continued confidence in the UK market. The aircraft’s inaugural flight departed London Luton to Bacău in Romania.
Singapore Takes Off On Sustainable Aviation: Outbound Flights To Cost More
Starting in 2026, outbound flights from Singapore will face added costs to meet decarbonisation goals. By 2026, 1% of jet fuel at Changi and Seletar airports must be Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with a target of 3-5% by 2030, as announced by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.
Air ticket prices to go up as Singapore mandates sustainable fuel for departing flights from 2026
SINGAPORE: Flights departing from Singapore will be required to use sustainable aviation fuel from 2026, in a move aimed at progressively decarbonising airline operations.