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. […]
United Is First Airline to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for O’Hare International Airport
United became the first airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel1 (SAF) for use at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Governor JB Pritzker joined the airline’s leadership at ORD to highlight the role that Illinois’ SAF tax credits played in bringing sustainable aviation fuel to one of the largest airports in the U.S. SAF producer Neste […]
IAG and Repsol agree the largest purchase of SAF in Spain
International Airlines Group (IAG) has reached an agreement with the multi-energy company Repsol for the purchase and supply during the next six months of more than 28,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The SAF provided by Repsol will be used by the IAG airlines flying from Spanish airports, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, […]
Air connectivity rankings reflect long and short-run factors
Global air connectivity rankings have shifted noticeably over the past decade, influenced by both long-run trends and short-run developments. Long-term factors, such as demographics, incomes, and prices, drive air passenger demand and, consequently, air connectivity. Emerging markets and developing countries have experienced favorable changes in these factors, supporting their rise in the connectivity ranking. Notably, […]
ACI World and Airbus strengthen global cooperation to decarbonize aviation
Airports Council International (ACI) World and Airbus have signed a cooperation agreement to support the industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. This partnership leverages the strengths of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer and the largest and most important international association of airports to make significant progress in both decarbonizing aviation and mitigating […]
