The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines.
“Sustainability is inextricably linked to technological advancement and the development of advanced skills,” said Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, during the final day of the UAE Space Agency’s participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2019.
The Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansouri inaugurated the Global Investment in Aviation Summit in Dubai in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, over 20 dignitaries, and 500 attendees
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker has welcomed the publication of the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls for a radical review of the existing aviation regulatory framework.
Etihad Airways Engineering has signed a collaboration agreement with Argentina’s main aircraft manufacturer, Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA), to serve MRO customers in South America.
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) has reduced business setup costs by more than 65%, with the aim of improving customer satisfaction, enhancing its regional competitiveness and attracting new sources of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is set to participate in the Passenger Terminal Expo 2019 (PTE), the world’s leading international airport conference and exhibition, taking place in London on 26, 27, and 28 March 2019.
Etihad Airways will be the first airline in the region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics on board, in a bid to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution.
Dubai Airports has honoured airlines, concessionaires and business partners who have demonstrated their commitment to improving service and delivering exceptional customer experiences at both of Dubai’s airports at the Dubai Airports Excellence Awards held this week.
Sustainability, affordability, efficiency, and intramodal are the key principals for the growth of the travel industry for decades to come according to Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths.
Emirates has made a network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft. As of June 1, eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced and all Emirates flights will soon be plastic straw-free.
The University of South Wales has launched a new MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management, to be offered at its Dubai South campus from 2019.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released performance figures for 2018 showing that global air connectivity continues to become more accessible and more efficient.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2019 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on the theme of airlines, IATA and partners working together to shape a sustainable future.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2019 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on the theme of shaping a sustainable future together: airlines, IATA and partners.
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art solar power system across its premises, which is expected to deliver an annual reduction of 3 million kg of greenhouse gas emissions. This is part of EKFC's continued investment in infrastructure to improve resource efficiency.
The aviation industry, alongside environmental groups, will request governments to set a timeframe for agreement on a long-term target to reduce CO2 emissions from air transport at a meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) starting this week in Montreal.
Etihad Airways and Boeing today announced a first-of-its-kind ‘eco partnership’, in which a specially-themed Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be used to test products, procedures and initiatives designed to reduce aircraft carbon emissions.
Qatar Airways has received recognition of its continued commitment to environmental management at International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Board of Governors meeting last week.
Etihad Airways will mark Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 by operating a special ‘eco-flight’ from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, featuring a range of initiatives designed to illustrate the airline’s broad commitment to sustainable practices in the air and on the ground.
