Sustainability

Emirates has become the world’s first airline to operate an A380 demonstration flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
ADL says it has fine-tuned the mod package for the 737-800 to gain additional fuel burn savings after validating its technology during initial 737-700 trials.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced it has successfully completed the world’s first trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Business Aviation

At the third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) in Dubai, eight founding entities launched the “Air-CRAFT” SAF initiative.
Emerging Technologies

We speak to Linn Tonsberg, BP's managing director Middle East, outlines why the region is important to SAF production, and how supply can catch up with demand.
Dubai Airshow

By Lee Ann Shay
Bombardier renewed its commitment to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) or book-and-claim for its flight operations in 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Etihad Engineering announced two developments at the Dubai Airshow related to reducing its carbon footprint and growing its training capability.
Dubai Airshow

Etihad Airways has outlined its future growth plans at this week’s Dubai Airshow.
Aerospace

By Victoria Moores
At the last ICAO assembly, which took place in autumn 2022, ICAO’s members agreed to a long-term aspirational goal (LTAG) for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines (SIA) group has set itself a goal to replace 5% of its total conventional jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.
Airlines & Lessors

Air bp, one of the sponsors at this year’s airshow, has expanded its joint venture, Air bp-Jio, in India with a new fuel facility at Rajkot International Airport in Hirasar.
Aerospace

By Victoria Moores
The UK is expected to release details of its SAF mandate by the end of 2023, requiring jet-fuel suppliers to produce increasing SAF blends starting from 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By William Moore
Emissions figures for Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways are mostly in line with other full-service carriers, but unlike those carriers, are not trending downward.
Airlines & Lessors

Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding at the show today to support the certification of a new synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Aerospace

By Chen Chuanren
Beneficiaries include forest conservation projects in Indonesia and China and a wind power project in India.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A new Danish passenger tax is being introduced for domestic and international routes that will cost about DKK390 ($56) for long-haul flights by 2030.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates is launching a collection of luggage, bags and accessories – all produced from upcycled materials from retrofitted aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
The debate—and data—is unsettled about the environmental impact of using ethanol versus waste streams for SAF.
Emerging Technologies

Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024 is set to accelerate business connections, collaboration and knowledge sharing in the Gulf.
Aerospace

Honeywell has released its Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI) showing Weather-related natural disasters likely have a material impact on sustainability initiatives.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi
Chief Technical Officer Andy Best discusses British Airways’ shift in its operational perspective and its strategies on recruitment and sustainability targets.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Airlines participating in the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) are being encouraged to claim up to €2 billion ($2.1 billion) in EU ETS allowances.
Airlines & Lessors

By Bill Carey
Mark Baker piloted the fuel demonstration aircraft for one hour on Oct. 31 with G100UL feeding the left engine and 100 Low Lead fueling the right engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
The partnership will help grow 4AIR’s presence in the U.S., giving customers in the region access to 4AIR’s carbon offset and reduction programs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
U.S. ethanol producers have been lobbying the Biden administration to allow use of the GREET model.
Emerging Technologies