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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.

EPA Recognises Boeing Efforts for Conservation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognised Boeing for its conservation efforts and energy efficiency as it works towards zero emissions.

The award recognises that, during 2015, Boeing improved its energy efficiency, invested in improvements to energy infrastructure, and raised public awareness of the importance of conservation through its public outreach initiatives.

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FAA Commends ICAO for Progress Toward CO2 Standard

The UN’s International Civil Aviation Authority has announced progress on its new CO2 Emissions Standard on Monday. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta commended the agency on its progress.