Second IATA World Sustainability Symposium to take place in Miami
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline…
Sustainability
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Topics related to sustainability in the aviation industry, including initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.
Future of aviation: batteries and biofuels pave the path to decarbonization
AeroTime is excited to welcome Michael Barnard as our columnist. Michael spends his time projecting scenarios for decarbonization…
Royal Air Force begins routine operations with sustainable aviation fuel
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has started using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and conventional jet…
Cebu Pacific launches ground equipment solutions to cut carbon emissions
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific, along with Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB/ MCIA), has formally launched a major…
How aviation brands use innovation and technology to reach sustainable goals
Aviation represents almost 3% of the world’s carbon emissions and is currently growing faster than any other mode…
Air New Zealand is first major carrier to withdraw from 2030 emission goals
Air New Zealand announced that it is withdrawing from its 2030 science-based carbon intensity reduction target, as well…
Airbus and ACI World agree to support aviation decarbonization
Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World association have entered an agreement to support the industry’s efforts to…
Activists arrested after breaking into Stansted Airport and spray painting jets
Two climate activists have been arrested after breaking into London Stansted Airport (STN) spraying two jets with orange…
Japan Airlines launches program to turn cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel
Japan Airlines announced that it had launched a pilot program in Yokohama City to turn used cooking oil…
WestJet buys first Canadian-supplied sustainable aviation fuel by Shell Aviation
Canadian airline WestJet announced that it has acquired the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by…
Skydweller Aero completes world’s first unmanned flight of large solar aircraft
Skydweller Aero has successfully completed the world’s first unmanned flight of a large-scale solar powered aircraft. The aircraft,…
British Airways overhauls airport equipment at Heathrow to help reduce emissions
British Airways announced that it is embarking on what it describes as a “multi-million pound investment” to upgrade…
Airbus signs MOU with Singapore economic board to build sustainable hub
Airbus announced that it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)…
Gatwick becomes first airport to open dedicated electric vehicle charging hub
London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) has become the first international airport to open a dedicated electric vehicle charging station for…
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 Branson,…
Emirates upcycling aircraft interiors into exclusive luggage range
While the Dubai Airshow 2023 may be all about doing deals and ordering aircraft, other airline news is…
What we left behind: how human activity has already littered the Moon
As the sole natural satellite of the Earth, the Moon has always been a key part of space…
Thai Airways revamps female cabin crew uniform, shifts to sustainable blend
Thai Airways has unveiled its new uniform design for female cabin crew created with sustainability in mind. Starting…