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Stay updated on news and developments related to aviation sustainability, including initiatives, technologies, and practices for reducing environmental impact.
Lufthansa Group joins Airbus’ carbon-removal initiative
The Lufthansa Group has signed a contract with Airbus for the pre-purchase of verified and durable carbon-removal credits…
Virgin Atlantic conducts first commercial long-haul flight with 100% SAF
“The world will always assume something can’t be done… until you do it.” This is what Sir Richard…
Alaska Airlines eliminates plastic cups onboard to reduce environmental impact
Alaska Airlines announced that it has completed its transition to paper cups for inflight beverages, a move which…
Air New Zealand names four partners ahead of first zero emissions flight
Air New Zealand has named four partners it will work with on its mission to conduct its first…
Airbus and Neste to work together on global SAF development
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels, to jointly…
Royal Air Force and Airbus complete first military transporter flight using SAF
For the first time, a military aircraft has flown in the UK using 100% sustainable aviation fuel on…
Bill Gates fund invests $50M in world’s first plant turning alcohol into SAF
Breakthrough Energy, the Washington-based fund founded by the American business magnate Bill Gates, has made a $50 million…
Inspiration from nature: new ways to make flying more efficient and renewable
Right from the very first days of flying, when Otto Lilienthal studied the flight of birds to design…
Etihad Airways to adopt a mangrove tree for every guest booked in Economy Space
Etihad Airways announced that it is committing to adopt a mangrove tree for every guest that books the…
Alaska Airlines partners with companies to push for sustainable business travel
Alaska Airlines has launched a program to further its sustainable aviation goals by engaging its corporate customers to…
Boeing takes on role as ‘aviation sector champion’ in sustainability alliance
Boeing has taken a new role in a cross-industry grouping to help cut aviation emissions faster. The American…
Alaska Airlines to make 185-million-gallon investment in SAF over five years
Alaska Airlines has stepped into an agreement with US-based renewable chemicals and advanced biofuel company Gevo, bringing the…
Boeing, Alder Fuels join forces to expand SAF production globally
American plane maker Boeing and Alder Fuels have signed a partnership at the Farnborough Airshow 2022 to expand…
British oil company BP to start SAF production in Australia by 2025: Reuters
British oil and gas company BP aims to start producing renewable fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)…
Environmental groups file lawsuit against KLM for ‘greenwashing’
Environmental groups are suing KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, claiming that its ‘Fly Responsibility’ campaign is misleading. The organization,…
TrustFlight: Could digitizing systems be the key to aviation sustainability?
During the month of June, AeroTime has explored numerous new innovations devised by the airline industry to make…
Embraer completes 100% SAF test flight using E195-E2 jet
Embraer and Pratt & Whitney have completed a test flight using a GFT-powered E195-E2 jet, with one engine…
From old leather to new bags: How Southwest upcycles used seat covers
What can you do with thousands of kilos of leather from old airline seats? And how can you…