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Delta Air Lines signs offtake agreement for 385 million gallons of hydrogen-derived aviation fuel

Delta Air Lines is set to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from hydrogen as part of a newly signed offtake agreement which will see an 839MW electrolyser installation in the US.

Flight Delta (DL) United States
Source: Energy Central
Publication date:2022-09-01
Volaris Operates Company’s 1st SAF Powered Flight

This week, the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris operated its first flight with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) upon receiving the 114th aircraft of its fleet, an Airbus A320neo. This is one of the first-ever SAF services in Mexico, following similar initiatives by Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico.

Flight Volaris (Y4) Mexico
Source: Elite Aviation
Publication date:2022-09-01
Austrian Airlines Sustainability Advertising Ruled To Be Misleading

Airlines (and the UK government) have increasingly been advertising the potential for low-carbon and "guilt-free" flying. However, the Austrian Advertising Council (AAC) has now ruled that Austrian Airlines' recent campaign offering ‘carbon-neutral’ flights from Vienna to Venice for the Biennale

Flight Austrian (OS) Austria
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2022-08-31
IndiGo and WEF Association: Green Initiatives by the Airline

IndiGo is not foreign to green and clean drives. The airline has further bolstered its commitment to sustainability with a recent association with WEF’s green initiatives. This recent update is about IndiGo becoming a signatory to the World Economic Forum’s ‘Clear Skies for Tomorrow,

Flight IndiGo Airlines (6E) India
Source: Indian Eagle
Publication date:2022-08-30
Southwest Airlines Is the First Commercial Airline To Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to OAK

This month marks the first time that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be used in the operations of Southwest Airlines at Oakland International Airport (OAK). This introduction makes OAK the third commercial airport in the United States to have SAF incorporated into the daily operations

Flight Southwest (WN) United States
Source: Aviation Pros
Publication date:2022-08-30
TAFER Hotels & Resorts Announces ZERO Plastic Initiative

TAFER Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning hospitality company with an ever-growing and evolving collection of luxury resorts and boutique villas located throughout Mexico’s most coveted beach destinations, is proud to introduce its ZERO Plastic Initiative

Mexico
Source: Tribune travel
Publication date:2022-08-27
SmartLynx Airlines first in the Baltics to fly more environmentally friendly Boeing planes

With a view to improving customer convenience and sustainable business, Latvia-based SmartLynx Airlines has become the first airline in the Baltic countries to fly the latest-generation Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Currently, the company has two of these more environmentally friendly

Flight SmartLynx Airlines (6Y) Boeing 737 all models Latvia
Source: The Baltic Times
Publication date:2022-08-20
Alaska Airlines launches new program to advance sustainable aviation fuels through corporate partnerships

Alaska Airlines is taking the next step in advancing sustainable aviation fuels as part of Alaska’s Ever Green program for improvements in environmental sustainability. This month, Alaska launched a program to engage its corporate customers in the decarbonisation journey through purchase of SAF

Flight Alaska Airlines (AS) United States
Source: Decarbonisation Technology
Publication date:2022-08-19
Qatar Aviation Services Joins Industry-Leading Environmental Management System

Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), a subsidiary of the Qatar Airways Group, has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to launch the newly expanded IATA Environmental Assessment Program (IATA Environmental Assessment Program) for operators providing ground support services.

Flight Qatar Airways (QR) United Arab Emirates
Source: PR TIMES
Publication date:2022-08-10