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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.
Alaska Airlines, Cosmo Oil Marketing sign sustainable aviation fuel sales agreement for Hawaiian Airlines Osaka-Honolulu
Hawaiian Airlines will use SAF on Osaka–Honolulu flights under a deal with Cosmo Oil. Starting this month, it's the airline's first SAF use, cutting life-cycle emissions by up to 80% vs. traditional jet fuel.
Brussels Airlines adds five more A320neo aircraft to its fleet
Brussels Airlines will expand its A320neo fleet to 13 by 2027, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and improved passenger experience. The A320neo cuts CO₂ by 20% and noise by 50%. The airline also plans long-haul fleet growth and lounge upgrades.
Jet2 recognised for its sustainability initiatives
Jet2 won AirlineRatings.com’s 2025 Sustainability Award for cutting emissions via A321neo fleet, SAF use, electrified ground ops, solar facilities, and 1,200+ sustainable hotels. Targets: net zero by 2050, 35% CO₂ reduction per passenger km by 2035.
Munich Airport opens electric bus depot and expands EV fleet
Munich Airport has opened a new electric bus depot with 37 chargers, supporting its Net Zero 2035 goal. Half the ground fleet is already electric, saving 2,000+ tons of CO₂ annually. Plans include 72 e-buses, PV-equipped carports and full ground equipment electrification, backed by €23.8M in funding
Swissport's Science-Based Climate Targets Validated by SBTi
Swissport’s emissions reduction targets, validated by SBTi, include a 51% cut in Scope 1, 2, and key Scope 3 emissions by 2032, and 90% across all scopes by 2050. Key actions: fleet electrification (55% by 2032) and a global ISO 14001-certified environmental management system.
Radisson RED Oslo City Centre confirmed as Verified Net Zero hotel
Radisson RED Oslo City Centre opens as one of the world’s first Verified Net Zero hotels, offering 118 stylish rooms, dynamic social areas, and a bold take on Scandinavian minimalism—leading the way in climate-conscious travel.
Southwest Airlines sells ethanol technology subsidiary SAFFiRE Renewables to Conestoga
On 18 August, Southwest Airlines sold SAFFiRE Renewables, a subsidiary developing ethanol via corn-stover feedstock (storable for SAF production), to Conestoga. This ends Southwest’s direct involvement in feedstock tech development but could shift strategy to partnerships.
Why this airline wants you to take your amenity kit home
Singapore Airlines wants you to reuse their amenity kit after your flight.