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A robotic equipment will help Air India save 15k tonnes of jet fuel over 3 years

Air India partners with KSU Aviation to introduce TaxiBot operations for Airbus A320s at Delhi and Bengaluru airports. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and save 15,000 tonnes of jet fuel over three years, boosting sustainability and efficiency in aviation.

Source: Economic Times
Vistara Becomes First Indian Airline To Use Sustainable Fuel In Widebody Aircraft On Long-Haul Flight

Vistara airline announced on Thursday that it had become the first operator in India to fly a wide-body aircraft on a long-haul route using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Singapore Airlines and the Tata Group have a joint venture called Vistara.

Source: Zee News
Airbus delivers first China-built A321neo to Juneyao Air

Source: Aerotime
Marina Bay Sands Earns Global Sustainability Certification

SINGAPORE—Marina Bay Sands has been certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels and Accommodations, becoming the largest hotel in Singapore to earn the accolade.

Riyadh Air Announces First Fleet Order of 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Riyadh Air has placed an order for up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, signaling Saudi Arabia's goal to become a global aviation hub. The airline aims to serve 330 million passengers by 2030 creating economic impact with sustainable, efficient aircraft, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals

Premier Inn hotels to cut water consumption by 20 per cent per guest

UK: Whitbread, owner of one of the UK’s largest hotel companies Premier Inn, has announced it will cut water consumption by 20 per cent per guest by 2030.

The Vera Becomes Tel Aviv's First Hotel to Ban Single-Use Plastic

The Vera,a 39-key property located on Lilienblum Street in Tel Aviv, has become the city's first boutique hotel to ban single-use plastic with a new series of initiatives.Having first opened in 2018,The Vera is founded on a commitment to local anthology and sustainability in both material and ethos.

Construction on Changi Airport's Terminal 5 to start in 2025

SINGAPORE: Construction on Changi Airport's Terminal 5 (T5) is expected to start in 2025, with the terminal to be operational around the mid-2030s, announced Transport Minister S Iswaran on Friday (Mar 3).

Policy support needed to boost sustainable aviation fuels in China

China's aviation sector needs sustainable fuels to lower its carbon footprint, but support is needed to reduce costs and increase production

Source: China dialogue