Sustainability

Etihad Airways has won ‘Design Airline of the Year 2023’, the top honour in the annual DesignAir Awards.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says the ‘Dubai Global Framework’ for sustainable aviation fuel represents a strong push at reducing carbon emissions in the aviation sector.

ACI added a new level—Level 5—to its accreditation program.

Understandably, the airline industry likes to highlight its efforts to become more sustainable.

In 2023, SAF volumes reached over 600 million liters (0.5Mt), double the 300 million liters (0.25 Mt) produced in 2022.

World governments have met for Transport Day at COP28 in Dubai.

Industry is hoping November 2023 will go down in history as a turning point for sustainable aviation fuel after a historic framework put forth by the ICAO.

LATAM, Avianca, GOL and Azul have all made emissions reductions between Q3 2019 and 2023, however, their journeys to reach this reduction differ.

Climate-change charity Possible has complained to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Kuehne+Nagel’s vice president and global head of aerospace discusses the company’s latest developments in supply chain sustainability and technology.

Three pragmatic approaches to sustainability can minimize the impact of regulation and help aviation grow responsibly.

Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Leonardo’s AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter has accomplished two flights powered by aviation fuel blended with SAF.

Dubai Airports has joined Airports of Tomorrow — a collaborative venture by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Airports Council International (ACI).

Rolls-Royce announced this week that a Virgin Atlantic flight flew on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) London Heathrow to New York.

Infinium secures a $75 million investment commitment from Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and signs a fuel offtake agreement with American Airlines.

The new fuel—UL100E—was developed by the partnership of LyondellBasell Industries and VP Racing.

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and flynas have signed an (MoU) to explore the future of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations in Saudi Arabia.

SAF, like safety, should not be an area for competition.

The UK government has announced £53 million ($69 million) in support for nine SAF production projects.

This week’s Carbon Analysis assesses whether modern narrowbody aircraft are living up to the bold claims made by Airbus and Boeing surrounding emissions.

The industry says the framework should help boost SAF production and help the aviation industry reduce its environmental impact.

The aviation sector has adopted a collective goal to start the shift away from fossil fuels at the third Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3).

Pegasus is adopting SkyBreathe 360° eco-flying platform to reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions from its flights.

Pegasus has been awarded the EMEA Environmental Sustainability Airline/Airline Group of the Year Award at the CAPA’s annual Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence.

The flight took place from Emirates’ base at Dubai International Airport.