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WestJet Operated Its First Flight With Sustainable Fuels Earlier This Week

WestJet has used SAF for the first time, joining an initiative at the Summit for the Americas in Los Angeles.

Source: Simple Flying
Japan Airlines Buys 26.5 Million Gallons Of SAF In oneworld Pact

The airline will begin receiving the SAF from 2027, with other oneworld members expected to follow. Japan Airlines will purchase 26.5 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of a commitment made by oneworld Alliance members.

Source: Simple Flying
ITA Shows Off A Sustainability Livery For An Airbus A350

ITA Airways has unveiled a brand-new "Born to Be Sustainable" livery for its newest Airbus A350 aircraft. The plane features the green, white and red from the Italian national flag and a sustainability message marking ITA's commitment to becoming one of Europe's greenest airlines by 2025.

Source: Simple Flying
Malaysia Airlines Operates First Passenger Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The tide is turning for SAF, with Malaysia Airlines and Kuala Lumpur International Airport leading the way in Asia-Pacific. World Environment Day was on Sunday, June 5, and Malaysia Airlines marked the day by operating its first passenger flight using sustainable aviation fuel.

Source: Simple flying
BWH Hotel Group Joins Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Phoenix, Arizona (June 8, 2022) With more than 4,500 hotels in nearly 100 countries, BWH Hotel Group® is demonstrating their commitment to environmental and social responsibility by joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (Alliance).

Source: BWH Hotel Group
Air New Zealand Appoints Sustainability Officer: Her Biggest Challenges

Air New Zealand is working towards net-zero emissions by 2050, and new chief sustainability officer Kiri Hannifin will be driving the changes. Today, Air New Zealand announced it had bolstered its executive ranks by appointing the airline's first Chief Sustainability Officer, Kiri Hannifin

Source: Simple Flying
Malaysia Airlines flies its first passenger flight with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel supplied by PETRONAS

In conjunction with World Environment Day, Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, operated its first passenger flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) on flight MH603 from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, which was refueled at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

ITC’s three LEED Zero carbon-certified hotels create global milestone

Reaffirming its credo of ‘Responsible Luxury’ with a comprehensive focus on sustainability, health and hygiene, ITC Hotels is proud to announce that 3 of its properties in India have been ranked as the world’s top 3 LEED® Zero Carbon certified hotels, a first-of-its-kind achievement globally.

Source: Hotelier India
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES INVESTS IN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PILOT PROJECT

Southwest has announced an investment into SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC as part of a Department of Energy (DOE)-backed project to develop and produce scalable, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Source: Airline Ratings