IATA Partners with Aviation Impact Accelerator to Assess the Financial Implications of Net Zero Transitions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), an international industry-academia partnership based at the University of Cambridge, announced a collaboration to accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The two organizations will assess the financial implications of reaching aviation’s 2050 net-zero CO2 goal. Building upon existing work, this […]
Boeing 2023 Sustainability Report Highlights Progress and Partners to Decarbonize Aerospace
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has increased renewable-energy use in its factories, purchased more sustainable aviation fuel for commercial operations and continues significant investments in aerospace technologies to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise. These and other accomplishments are detailed in Boeing’s 2023 Sustainability Report, released today to share the company’s vision and path toward a sustainable aerospace […]
Delta, Aero Design Labs testing novel tech to further decrease aircraft emissions
Delta is taking another step toward its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 as it tests novel drag-reduction technology by Aero Design Labs on its 737-800 and 737-900 fleets. By reducing drag, aircraft are more aerodynamic and use less fuel while in flight. The companies’ memorandum of understanding includes testing and FAA certification of the […]
Net Zero CO2 Emissions Goal Tops Achievements at 41st ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is strongly encouraged by the adoption of a Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 at the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This important step forward by states aligns with both the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the […]
Airbus and its partners demonstrate how sharing the skies can save airlines fuel and reduce CO2 emissions
Airbus has performed the first long-haul demonstration of formation flight in general air traffic (GAT) regulated transatlantic airspace with two A350 aircraft flying at three kilometers apart from Toulouse, France to Montreal, Canada. The aircraft were greeted at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Over 6 tons of CO2 emissions were saved on the trip, confirming the potential […]
CHAMP Cargosystems launches EmissionsCalculator solution
CHAMP Cargosystems has launched ian EmissionsCalculator to help airlines, shippers and forwarders measure accurately their supply chain emissions The calculator leverages information flowing through CHAMP’s IT solutions and from third-parties to provide a breakdown of emissions by flight or air waybill number. It reports on the key greenhouse gasses of carbon dioxide (CO2); nitrogen oxides […]
IATA reaffirms commitment to reducing emissions
The industry is on the right path to achieving its aim of lowering carbon emissions to 50% of 2005 levels by 2050. IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac praised the aviation industry as the organization reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable future for the sector. Marking the 10th anniversary of a joint […]
ICAO Reaches Agreement on Further CORSIA Details
The International Civil Aviation Organization Council took a step forward on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), adopting a new agreement that lays the groundwork for states and airlines to put the market-based emissions-offsetting scheme into place. The adopted First Edition of Annex 16, Volume IV comes within two years of […]
Lufthansa Group firms up order for six more A320neo and three A320ceo
Lufthansa Group has firmed-up a previous option for six further Airbus A320neo, following a decision by the company"™s supervisory board at the beginning of May. The latest agreement brings Lufthansa Group"™s total order for the A320neo to 122 (77 A320neo and 45 A321neo). In addition, the airline signed an order for three more A320ceo, bringing […]
Boeing, Hawaiian Airlines Announce Purchase of 10 787 Dreamliners
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Hawaiian Airlines announced today that the carrier has selected the market-leading 787 Dreamliner as its flagship airplane for medium to long-haul flights. As part of the selection, Hawaiian intends to purchase 10 787-9 jets valued at $2.82 billion at list prices. Hawaiian also has purchase rights for 10 additional 787s. The Honolulu-based […]
