With the environmental impact of air travel under the microscope, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is emerging as a key solution in the pursuit of greener skies. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that SAF could contribute around 65% of the emissions reductions needed by aviation to reach net-zero in 2050.
The Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways Comparative Review demonstrates that there are multiple levers that can be used in different combinations to achieve the objective of decarbonizing aviation by 2050.
Company buying 9.4 million gallons for 2024 U.S. commercial operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report to assist airlines, regulators, and the airline supply chain to mitigate the environmental impacts of single use plastic products (SUPP).
SAFFiRE is part of a project supported by the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and produce scalable renewable ethanol that can be upgraded into SAF.
WestJet today reported an 11 per cent reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 2019.
CWT and SQUAKE are announcing a global partnership that will support the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the business travel industry, at scale. Enabled by SQUAKE's CO2 Solution Suite, the partnership will empower CWT's global client network to mitigate carbon emissions from business travel with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The airline will gradually be replacing its ground vehicles at Heathrow, such as vans and cars, cargo transporters and passenger steps, moving towards hybrid or electric alternatives where available.
Industry-wide, open-source solution provides corporate travel managers with a harmonized approach for requesting information on suppliers' sustainability practices, starting with the aviation sector
Aircastle, Air New Zealand, Embraer, Google, HIS, Natixis CIB, Safran, and Technip Energies are now part of first-of-its-kind effort to reduce emissions and drive production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by providing startups with both financial and strategic capital.
GBTA and the GBTA Foundation Took Part in an Announcement Event Today in Washington, D.C. Where the Biden Administration Unveiled New Commitments to Boost Access to Electric Vehicles (EVs), Save Taxpayer Dollars, and Tackle the Climate Crisis, As Well As New Federal Employee Travel Guidelines on Sustainable Transportation Use.
The international nature of COP is indeed its best asset. In a globalized world, where so many developing countries still need to scale their economies, it's critical to have this forum to agree on what a 'just transition' from fossil fuels towards renewable and low/zero carbon energy looks like, to make sure that no-one is left behind. Let's dive into what made this COP such a historical one for the global business travel community
Virgin Atlantic's historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) takes off from London Heathrow to New York JFK today, marking the culmination of a year of radical collaboration, to demonstrate the capability of SAF as a safe drop-in replacement for fossil-derived jet fuel, compatible with today's engines, airframes and fuel infrastructure.
'This is not solely an aviation challenge. Governments, SAF producers, investors and all stakeholders need to collaborate to accelerate the development and adoption of SAF, to ensure a more sustainable and resilient sector.'
The NZIA is a pivotal piece of legislation that will Support the deployment of manufacturing technologies necessary for decarbonisation in the EU and help achieve its ambitious 2030 and 2050 climate targets.
Carrier establishes long-term strategic relationship with SAF producer
ACI World selects NACO & To70 to advance ESG for global aviation
EU leaders are in a race against time to push through new reforms aimed at greening the economy, ahead of the European Parliament elections scheduled for June 2024.
The stage is set for World Tourism Day 2023, with the global sector to come together around them theme of Tourism and Green Investments.
Cadence Keen Innovations (d/b/a CKI Solutions) is putting plastic packaging in the past and transitioning to compostable packaging for all its mattress and pillow encasements, bed doublers, as well as all other products using plastic or poly bags, including its Bed MadeEZ® Bed Maker.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reemphasized that every drop of fuel avoided counts in the aviation industry’s quest to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with the latest result from the IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis (FEGA).
UNWTO has worked with tourism leaders from across Mexico to accelerate the sector’s shift to greater sustainability.
Airlines to provide feedback and insight on operations and airport compatibility - NASA and Boeing unveil X-66A livery
The first facility, Net-Zero 1, is expected to be constructed near Lake Preston, South Dakota.
Virgin Atlantic led consortium confirms the world's first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight across the Atlantic will fly on November 28, 2023, departing from London-Heathrow to NYC's John F. Kennedy International Airport, pending further regulatory approvals and testing