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United Airlines Signs Agreement for up to 400 Electric “Air Taxi” Aircraft from Embraer-Backed Eve

United Airlines announced a $15 million investment in Embraer-backed electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) Eve Air Mobility, along with a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options. First delivery of the new electric aircraft are expected as

Flight United (UA) United States
Source: ESG Today
Publication date:2022-09-12
How to achieve Qantas Green Tier and unlock rewards

Small changes can make a big difference, and by making sustainable choices more rewarding than ever before, Qantas is using the new Green Tier to mobilise its environmentally conscious Frequent Flyer members towards a more sustainable future.

Flight Qantas (QF) Australia
Source: Executive traveller
Publication date:2022-09-12
Changi releases sustainability report

SINGAPORE, 12 September 2022: Changi Airport Group (CAG) has released its latest Sustainability Report, ‘Forging A Sustainable Changi’, which outlines CAG’s sustainability vision, approach and outcomes from the financial year ending 31 March 2022.

Singapore Changi Singapore
Source: TTR WEEKLY
Publication date:2022-09-12
LATAM Increases Flights Between Chile & Paraguay

Beginning on October 1st this year, LATAM will increase its flight frequency between Santiago de Chile and Asunción. The additional flights will be on Monday and Friday, the only days of the week not currently served with a direct link.

Flight LATAM Paraguay (PZ) Chile Paraguay
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2022-09-12
United Airlines investing millions in electric air taxis

Yesterday, it announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility, a company that specializes in electric flying taxis, in an effort to revolutionize commutes and aid the transportation sector’s transition to clean energy.

Flight United (UA) United States
Source: Changing America
Publication date:2022-09-08
Air France-KLM ways to reduce its CO2 emissions

While the Ministries of Ecological Transition and Transport jointly launched a transport-related working group in Paris on Tuesday as part of their "energy sobriety" plan, the Air France-KLM group, present for this first meeting with the minister, is on the front line

Flight Air France (AF) KLM (KL) France Netherlands
Source: News Yahoo
Publication date:2022-09-07
TaxiBot: The Future of Eco-Friendly Aircraft Taxiing

TaxiBot, a hybrid towing system, cuts aircraft taxi fuel use by up to 85% and emissions by 60%. Controlled by pilots, it's been tested at Schiphol, Frankfurt, and used in India. Developed by IAI and Smart Airport Systems, it offers a greener, quieter taxiing solution.

France Netherlands
Source: Aviation File
Publication date:2022-09-07
Southwest Airlines Adds Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Operations at Oakland International Airport

Southwest Airlines announced in late August that, through a collaboration with Neste Corp., the airline has begun using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its operations at Oakland International Airport. Southwest Airlines added that it is the first carrier to bring SAF to Oakland.

Flight Southwest (WN) United States
Source: Advanced Biofuels USA
Publication date:2022-09-06
Air Canada Releases 2021 Citizens of the World Report Showing Advances in Sustainability Programmes

Air Canada has released the 2021 edition of Citizens of the World, describing how the carrier has advanced a range of sustainability programme despite the impact of COVID-19 on the global airline industry. The document, Air Canada’s annual corporate sustainability report, details the airline’s

Flight Air Canada (AC) Canada
Source: Nitravelnews
Publication date:2022-09-05