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Meliá Hotels International Named the 2022 Most Sustainable Hotel Company in the World by S&P Global

Meliá Hotels Int., the leading hotel company in Spain, has achieved the highest rating in the global travel industry by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. An annual evaluation of companies’ sustainability practices, S&P Global CSA covers over 10,000 companies around the world

Melia Hotels International Spain
Source: travel Pulse
Publication date:2023-02-02
AI: how it’s delivering sharper route planning

AI is transforming airline route planning, as seen with Alaska Airlines' use of Flyways software, which reduces fuel burn, carbon emissions, and delays by optimizing flight paths in real time—supporting both sustainability and operational efficiency without replacing human dispatchers.

Flight American Airlines (AA) Alaska Airlines (AS) United States
Source: Aerospace America
Publication date:2023-02-01
United Airlines' new partnership could power 50,000 flights with sustainable aviation fuel

United Airlines announced a new joint venture agreement with two biofuel companies Tuesday, saying that it expects the partnership to produce enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power 50,000 flights between Chicago and Denver per year by 2028.

Flight United (UA) United States
Source: USA Today
Publication date:2023-01-31
Emirates Airline Successfully Test Flies Boeing 777 on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Long-haul carrier Emirates successfully flew a Boeing 777 on a test flight Monday with one engine entirely powered by so-called sustainable aviation fuel. This comes as carriers worldwide try to lessen their carbon footprint.

Flight Emirates (EK)
Source: Zee news
Publication date:2023-01-30
Frontier Airlines Names Plane in Honor of Sustainable Aviation Pioneer Maria Della Posta

Frontier Airlines has announced a new addition to its animal tail menagerie. The airline's second Airbus A321neo, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, will carry the moniker 'Maria the Bald Eagle.'

Flight Frontier (F9) United States
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2023-01-30
Alaska Airlines eliminates plastic cups onboard to reduce environmental impact

Alaska Airlines announced that it has completed its transition to paper cups for inflight beverages, a move which the airline said will eliminate more than 55 million plastic cups annually. The airline partnered with Boxed Water, a company that creates water containers from 92% plant-based cartons.

Flight Alaska Airlines (AS) United States
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2023-01-30
Emirates Operates A Boeing 777 On 100% SAF In One Engine

The journey toward 100% sustainable aviation fuel operations continues. This time, it is Gulf carrier Emirates who, in collaboration with GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell, Virent and Neste, has operated a demonstration flight with 100% SAF in one engine of one of the airline's Boeing 777s.

Flight Emirates (EK) United Arab Emirates
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2023-01-30
Emirates operates milestone demonstration flight powered with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

DUBAI, UAE, 30 January 2023: Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Flight Emirates (EK) United Arab Emirates
Source: Emirates
Publication date:2023-01-30
Emirates operates milestone demonstration flight powered with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

DUBAI, UAE, 30 January 2023: Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB), and was commanded by Captain Fali Vajifdar

Flight Emirates (EK) United Arab Emirates
Source: Emirates
Publication date:2023-01-30