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Boeing, NASA, and United Airlines to study SAF impact on contrails and emissions
Boeing has joined forces with NASA and United Airlines to conduct in-flight tests to understand the impact of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on contrails and non-carbon emissions, while also assessing its potential for reducing the life cycle climate impact of aviation.
Collaboration will be essential to reach net zero travel: Swedavia’s Karin Gylin
When speaking to AeroTime at the World Aviation Festival 2023, Karin Gylin, the Head of Strategic Development and Innovation at Swedavia, which manages 10 airports across Sweden, shared that collaboration could be the key to unlocking the puzzle of sustainability within aviation.
Pertamina and Garuda have successful first test flight using sustainable fuel
Pertamina and Garuda Indonesia have realized their commitment to actively contribute to Indonesia’s carbon emissions reduction program by continuing to develop environmentally friendly fuel for commercial aircraft, namely Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
European airlines say sustainable fuel targets may mean higher fares, consolidation
BRUSSELS, Oct 12 (Reuters) - European airline chiefs said on Thursday the industry needs to make more money and may consolidate further to pay for sustainability targets, a trend likely to lead to higher fares for passengers on top of rising demand for air travel.
European airlines say sustainable fuel targets may mean higher fares, consolidation
BRUSSELS, Oct 12 (Reuters) - European airline chiefs said on Thursday the industry needs to make more money and may consolidate further to pay for sustainability targets, a trend likely to lead to higher fares for passengers on top of rising demand for air travel.
JAL orients path toward leading on sustainability
1. First Japanese airline to pledge net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 2. Aims to cut carbon dioxide emissions 10% from 2019 level by 2030 3. Strives to introduce sustainable aviation fuel and establish infrastructure for supplying it
Air France-KLM has abandoned carbon offsetting and now offers the purchase of SAF to customers through the "environment" option. Since 2022, passengers can contribute financially, but high costs limit participation. EasyJet follows this trend, focusing on CO₂ reduction and capture.
London Luton Airport (LLA) recognised for carbon management
London Luton Airport (LLA) has achieved Level 4 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme and becomes only the third major UK airport to achieve this level.
Sustainable tourism: This Nordic nation is introducing tourist tax to protect its ‘unspoilt nature’
The Nordic country has seen a sharp rise in tourists over the past decade. Visitor numbers grew by more than 400 per cent between 2010 and 2018, when they reached more than 2.3 million. Those numbers have quickly rebounded since the pandemic, reaching 1.7 million in 2022.