Sustainability

SWISS became the first airline to integrate solar fuel into its regular operations, using fuel manufactured by clean tech company Synhelion, the companies said.

Electric seagliders could enable distributed, stealthy operations across the Indo-Pacific theater.

David Neeleman, the CEO and founder of US startup Breeze Airways, is regarded as one of the industry’s most innovative and influential leaders.

Previously, airlines in this region have performed well, but this time we’ll zoom out and see how efficiency at Finnair, Norwegian, SAS and Wideroe has changed.

The UL100E is currently winding its way through the first phase of a process intended to finalize approvals to use the unleaded avgas in a range of piston engines.

The biggest names in India’s airport and services sector will bring the country’s fast-growing airport story to the 2nd Aviation India & South Asia Summit & Exhibition 2025 in New Delhi taking place from 29-30 October 2025.

To be profitable and sustainable, airlines must be allowed to merge.

Airlines could be exposed to potential legal action if they use the term “sustainable aviation fuel” (SAF), according to climate change NGO Opportunity Green.

Juan Carlos Salazar was appointed ICAO Secretary General in August 2021, to a three-year term, and is now on a second three-year term.

DHL Express has signed on to uplift 7,400 tons of neat SAF from Neste at Singapore Changi Airport to support the air cargo carrier’s operations.

As tightening hangar capacity drives the need for more space, companies must consider the effects of sustainability and technology advancements.

Many airlines have partnerships with rail, but studies show high train ticket prices on various routes can deter travelers.

Carbon Analysis looks at the efficiency of a fresh selection of African carriers, namely Air Mauritius, Air Peace, Kenya Airways and South African Airways.

Air France and KLM are partnering with EASA on the new EU Flight Emissions Label, aimed at informing passengers about the environmental impact of their flights.

The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aims to finalize its new net-zero standard by year-end for launch in the first quarter of 2026.

Airlines are reportedly at risk of having financial penalties levied on them under CORSIA, because many countries do not have critical infrastructure in place.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has launched the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Aviation Center, aimed at advancing sustainable aviation in the region.

The FAA adds a grant assurance for low-lead avgas while still aiming to eliminate leaded aviation fuel by 2030.

The ban applies to domestic flights where a viable train alternative exists with a sub-2.5-hr. travel time; the directive was made official in May 2023.

The Emirates Group’s efforts to align with this year’s UN call to end plastic pollution are on display at its annual sustainability event ‘Tomorrow Takes Flight.'

Encouraging travelers to switch from short flights to rail journeys is regularly held up as an easy way to reduce emissions from transportation.

NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed is just one “invaluable resource” for industry at Ohio’s Armstrong Test Facility.

Eight countries have formed a coalition to advocate for expanded flight taxation globally.

This week’s Carbon Analysis revisits previously analyzed Australian carriers Alliance Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia Airlines.

As Airbus gradually moves toward its next-generation single-aisle, suppliers are intensifying their own research and technology efforts.