Sustainability

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

Beneficiaries include forest conservation projects in Indonesia and China and a wind power project in India.

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.

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

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

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

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

Chief Technical Officer Andy Best discusses British Airways’ shift in its operational perspective and its strategies on recruitment and sustainability targets.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. ethanol producers have been lobbying the Biden administration to allow use of the GREET model.

This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with 1,400+ exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition.

The results of the SAF pilot program will be incorporated into CAAS’ Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint, which is set to be published in the coming months.

The OEM is growing its experimental helicopter fleet to help shape technologies for its advanced air mobility ambitions.

Use of the model is opposed by environmental groups that fear it could incentivize the production of fuels with uncertain emissions benefits.

The ACI framework will give airports guidance to implement, review and monitor environmental, social and corporate governance standards within their operations.

The Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO) and SITA have launched pilot projects that will tackle sustainability management and digital identity.

The research was performed by German Aerospace Center DLR, Copenhagen Airport, Scandinavian Airlines and BP.

Saudi Arabia is often an enigma. From the outside it can seem secretive and ultra-conservative – but once inside there is an incredible open and passionate belief that the kingdom has what it takes to be a beacon for the future in the Middle East. At the heart of a remarkable change is Vision 2030.

IATA Madrid conference focused on actions and urgency to grow SAF supply.

Airbus has unveiled its latest measure to cut emissions—but at sea, not in the air.

European pilots want scientific clarification and technological progress to achieve environmental gains from contrail avoidance.

The report was commissioned by SkyNRG and SFS Ireland, in partnership with Avolon, Boeing and ORIX Aviation.

The industry is on the fast track to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but faces considerable hurdles, executives said at the NBAA-BACE show.