The move to use Sustainable Air Fuel (SAF) continues with Embraer and Pratt & Whitney having successfully tested a GTF (Geared Turbo Fan)-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test, with one engine running on 100% SAF, validated that GTF engines and the E-Jets E2 family can fly on both engines with blends of up to 100% SAF without any … [Read more...]

The miniature bottle of hotel amenities is set to be removed from IHG Brand hotels as the group follows through with its decision to remove them. To aid them, IHG will work with Unilever to swap them out with bulk dispensing items. The move will see over 4000 hotels have their miniature amenities swapped with bulk-pack versions, with Dove being offered as the primary brand … [Read more...]

ITA Airways have its fourth Airbus A350 joining the fleet. This one is a little different, as the airline drops the blue livery, for the "Born To Be Sustainable" billboard-style.  With the “Born To Be Sustainable” A350, ITA Airways tells the story of the 5 Sustainability Guidelines that underpin the Company's Environmental, Social and Governance strategy. According … [Read more...]

With airlines looking toward Sustainable Air Fuel, they seem to be keen to obtain and use it. Malaysia Airlines is joining the party, with the airline having, today operated its first passenger flight with this fuel type. Like a lot of other carriers, Malaysia Airlines used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). It flew for the first time on  MH603 from Kuala Lumpur … [Read more...]

Sustainability in the air continues to be an important focus topic. Lufthansa is trying to get you to carbon offset in the place however you may least expect it - in your seat aboard the aircraft.  Pay for the CO2 emissions of your flight? Image, Lufthansa.  The airline is testing a new service that allows passengers to offset the CO2 emissions of their air travel directly on … [Read more...]

It seems the drive for airlines and manufacturers to demand Sustainable Air Fuel continues apace, with Virgin Atlantic and Neste Oyi announcing a partnership.  Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The agreement will cover a supply to the United Kingdom of 2.5 million litres/2,000 metric tonnes of neat Sustainable … [Read more...]

The aviation industry continues to take steps to move away from current aviation fuel sources, with trials on going with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). ATR Aircraft is the latest manufacturer to begin tests with such a product. ATR Aircraft have performed a series of ground and flight tests on its ATR 72-600 prototype aircraft, cumulating seven flight hours with 100% … [Read more...]

As airlines look to drive both sustainability and revenue, Swiss International Airlines has partnered with Too Good To Go to offer unsold service items at reduced prices Airline food that is Too Good to Go? Possibly - Image, SWISS. The aim is to reduce the volumes of fresh food items which remain unsold on its flights and must therefore be thrown away. SWISS already … [Read more...]