British Airways to become the largest purchaser of carbon removals in the UK as part of 2030 environmental drive
British Airways has signed a deal to purchase more than £9 million worth of innovative carbon removals credits in the United Kingdom and overseas as part of a six-year agreement. The deal is part of an ambitious drive to accelerate the airline’s climate change efforts between now and 2030. One ground-breaking scheme in Scotland will […]
oneworld names new VP of Membership and streamlines leadership structure
The oneworld® alliance announced today the appointment of Loren Neuenschwander in the new role of Vice President, Membership. A seasoned aviation leader with more than thirty years’ of international aviation experience, Neuenschwander spent 28 years with Delta Air Lines and joins the alliance most recently from the Boston Consulting Group. Neuenschwander will drive oneworld’s global […]
Sahara Group offsets 20 tons CO2 emission, partners with Air France-KLM on sustainable aviation fuel
Leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group, has partnered with Air France-KLM to promote clean travel through its recent investment of global business travel miles into Air France-KLM’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. This investment by Sahara Group will result in the offset of 20 tons of CO2, contributing to the global fight against climate […]
Boeing: Southeast Asia Primed to Play Key Role in Growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
Southeast Asia’s feedstocks can supply approximately 12% of global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demand to meet the commercial aviation industry’s net-zero goal by 2050, according to a report(opens in a new tab) developed by Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and supported by Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The sustainable feedstock assessment(opens in a new tab), encompassing 11 […]
Iberia Maintenance begins to use Cepsa’s sustainable aviation fuel in its engine test benches
Iberia Maintenance will use 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) throughout the year in its engine test bench at the La Muñoza facilities, near the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport, in what marks another step towards the decarbonisation of the sector. The use of this type of fuel will allow for a reduction of 115 tonnes of […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum inspires the next generation of aviators
On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honors the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflects on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the […]
Nippon Express promotes SAF usage in government project
Nippon Express has been selected as a designated cargo agent to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The “Project to Promote SAF Use in Air Cargo Transport for Corporate Compliance with Scope 3 Requirements” is a project subsidised by Tokyo’s government to reduce CO2 emissions across supply chains. […]
Biden Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million in Awards for SAF and Technologies as part of Investing in America Agenda
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing $291 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that will help achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050 as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to enhancing the safety, sustainability and efficiency of our national […]
Alaska Airlines Renews Partnership with Air Space Intelligence, Solidifying Commitment to AI-Powered Innovation & Driving Fuel Efficiency Goals
Alaska Airlines announced the renewal of its partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI), creator of Flyways. This renewal reaffirms the airlines commitment to leveraging innovative technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to optimize operations while driving fuel efficiency benefits in service of the airline’s sustainability journey and long-term path to net zero carbon emissions. For the […]
JetBlue Airways Reaches Deal To Use SAF At JFK
JetBlue Airways has signed a 12-month agreement with Florida-based World Fuel Services to facilitate the delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power some of the carrier’s flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The SAF blend will be supplied by Texas-based Valero Energy Corp., also a party to the accord. […]
