We've seen lots of uses of blended Sustainable Air Fuel (SAF). Still, it seems a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium has confirmed it is going to operate the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight across the Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic SAF Flight Engine Test - Picutre Lucy Ray/PA Wire The test marks a key milestone in the project which will see the … [Read more...]

It seems the Sustainable Air Fuel agenda continues, with Qatar Airways signing a deal with Shell for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 at Hamad Internationa Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Shell will source 3,000 metric tonnes of neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Qatar Airways at Amsterdam … [Read more...]

United Airlines is boosting how it uses Sustainable Air Fuel on its flights, with the expansion of the use of the fuel type. The airline announced that it would begin using a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on departing flights from San Francisco International Airport and is planning to use a SAF blend later this year at London Heathrow Airport, which … [Read more...]

With airlines seeking to secure key Sustainable Aviation Fuel sources, some are proceeding with higher mixes in their fuel blends. Ryanair has extended its collaboration with Neste. This is a big one, with the move by the two parts to enable Ryanair to power its full schedule of flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a 40% blend of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation … [Read more...]

Finnair has been busy, as it purchases 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in an effort to be more reduce emissions and become more sustainable. Finnair Airbus A320 at Helsinki Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. As airlines seek to race towards net-zero targets, Finniar is seeking to reduce the emissions it emits from flying. Thus, they aim to … [Read more...]

Upcycling continues to be a thing - with Korean Air creating a cosmetics pouch, by upcycling a life vest. Time to investigate. Upcycled and reused - The cosmetics kit by 107 and Korean Air - Image Korean Air.  Korean Air has released a limited number of eco-friendly cosmetic pouches, made out of retired cabin life vests. The proceeds from the “life … [Read more...]

If you feel the urge to pay towards Sustainable Air Fuels as an additional part of your ticket, Lufthansa is extending the rollout of its "Green" fares from the 15th of February.  Lufthansa Airbus A321 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This is an extension of the trial that we covered in August last year, which involves a new fare option. An … [Read more...]

As the aviation industry continues the slow path to sustainability, Pratt & Whitney Canada and ATR Aircraft manufacturer, today announced an agreement to collaborate to achieve 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines by 2025. This will include the PW127XT engine which recently entered service with Air Cosisca last year. In June … [Read more...]

Plastic cups are easy for an airline. You pick a massive amount out, use them to distribute liquids in, collect them up, put them in the appropriate recycle pile and pray someone will recycle them cheaply enough for you. Alaska Airlines is playing a very different move, as it has removed plastic cups completely from its aircraft. The airline has moved instead to offer … [Read more...]