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Sustainability Spotlight: How Airlines are Flying Green

On May 11, Aeromexico passengers boarding a long-haul flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam, on aircraft N965AM, will be greeted by a minimal-waste cabin experience.

Source: Panasonic aero
United is the First U.S. Airline to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel Oversees

Yet United Airlines has pledged to be 100% carbon neutral by 2050—and SAF will have to play a large role in achieving that goal. This week, the airline announced its first international SAF venture, the purchase of up to 52.5 million gallons to use toward every flight departing from Amsterdam’s

Source: United Afa
Etihad unveils its new Sustainability-driven economy experience at ATM

Etihad’s new Economy Class experience features upgraded seats, reusable tableware and stainless-steel cutlery as part of its commitment to remove 80% of single-use plastic from its operation by 2022.

China Airlines participates in SkyTeam's sustainable flight challenge

HONG KONG China Airlines has participated in the “Sustainable Flight Challenge” issued by SkyTeam, selecting flight CI-753 from Taipei to Singapore as the demonstration flight. Up to 100 environmental and carbon reduction initiatives, such as fuel-efficiency route planning, apron operations,

Source: Japan today
42 eco-flights in five days: Etihad Airways ramps up sustainability testing in the air

Etihad Airways has carried out the world’s most intensive sustainable flight-testing program, completing 42 eco-flights over a five-day period. The flights are part of the national airline of the UAE’s commitment to cleaner flying.

Alaska Airlines Sustainability Report: What You Need To Know

Alaska Airlines is having a very successful comprehensive sustainability strategy. Read how Alaska Airlines is finding ways to save on jet fuel...Alaska Airlines recently released a sustainability report the airline calls the Alaska Care Report 2021.

Source: Simple Flying
China Airlines participated in SkyTeam “The Sustainable Flight Challenge” and Launches Sustainability Demonstration

China Airlines participated in “The Sustainable Flight Challenge” issued by SkyTeam today, selecting flight CI-753 from Taipei to Singapore as the sustainability demonstration flight. The route for China Airlines’ sustainability demonstration flight optimized the altitude to improve fuel efficiency.

Source: China Airlines
Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies

Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with leaves on its Airbus 321 type TC-JSU tail numbered aircraft, which was used for its environmental fuel operation.

Source: Cargo Newswire
Alaska Airlines’ sustainability report champions climate action, social impact, commitment to people and greener travel

Each year, we share the journey of our environmental and social impact in an annual report, sharing data, progress, learnings and stories. We share where we’re hitting our targets, areas of improvement, and what we’ve learned throughout the previous year