Norwegian’s new weather service will reduce emissions by up to 15,000 tons per year
Norwegian’s combined sustainability initiatives contribute to an annual CO2 reduction of up to 200,000 tons.
Etihad Airways Operates Special Eco-Flight to Brussels for Abu Dhabi Sustainability 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 […]
How British Airways’ Carbon Offsetting Scheme Works
From 1 January 2020, British Airways began offsetting carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK, as part of the airline’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. British Airways operates up to 75 flights a day between […]
London City Airport Becomes Carbon Neutral
This milestone follows shortly after the airport’s biggest airline, British Airways, committed to offsetting carbon emissions on all domestic flights from January 2020.
From Dreamliners to Dishware Qantas Goes Green
Qantas has focused on building a more environmentally-friendly fleet by reducing weight of aircraft and interiors, including the tableware onboard. The airline shares statistics on the benefits of its green strategy in a new video released on YouTube. The new […]
More of Europe’s Airports Are Environmentally Sound
Europe’s Airports take the lead among peers for environmental compliance and carbon-neutral initiatives. Two more of Europe’s Airports have now been certified as carbon-neutral compliant, according to airports group ACI EUROPE. Gatwick Airport and Lyon-Saint Exupéry become the latest carbon neutral […]
JetBlue Signs Largest Ever Deal for Environmentally-Friendly Jet Fuel
JetBlue has made a strong commitment to sustainable aviation with the announcment of the largest renewable jet fuel purchase agreement in aviation histor with bioenergy company SG Preston.
Oslo Airport Recognised as Europe’s Greenest
Airport association ACI EUROPE has announced the winners of its Best Airport awards, with Avinor’s Oslo Airport winning the Eco-Innovation Award from the independent Advisory Board of the carbon management program, Airport Carbon Accreditation.
“The judges were particularly impressed by the pioneering and innovative Oslo Airport’s project of setting up a regular supply of bio jetfuel to all the customer airlines, since January 2016, making it the first airport in the world to offer this service through the normal supply mechanism,” ACI EUROPE explains.
Airlines Are Making More Bucks, But Only Half Starbucks
Airline profits have improved, but only about enough to buy making enough to buy a round or two of espressos. That was one of the key points highlighted during the Opening Session of IATA’s Annual General Meeting this morning in […]