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 … [Read more...]
Malaysia Airlines flies its first passenger flight with Sustainable Air Fuel
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 … [Read more...]
Airbus to test Hydrogen-power engines… with an A380
Whilst the industry looks towards the use of sustainable fuels, Airbus is to work with CFM International on the development of a hydrogen-powered demonstration programme. The proposed test platform - Image, Airbus. Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with CFM International, (a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines). Together, they will … [Read more...]
Lufthansa to offer you the chance to offset your carbon… whilst in the air
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 … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic taps Neste for Sustainable Air Fuel
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...]
ATR performs test fights with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel in one engine
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...]
SWISS teams up with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste onboard
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...]
Air France to switch over to Electric-Powered ramp equipment.
Whilst we might be in the midst of a pandemic, airlines are still trying to reduce their emissions. Air France is trying to achieve this by switching to electricity powered ramp equipment. Air France Airbus A350 pushing back, with an electric tug - Image, Air France. Air France has committed to using electric-powered ramp equipment, and on 3 September 2020, tested the … [Read more...]
Accor Hotels to shed its use of single use plastics
Accor Hotel Group is joining the bandwagon of other hotels - with plans to stop using Single-Use Plastics by 2022. Even an Ibis Budget will have less plastic than it already has - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With hotels realising they are contributing to waste problems, Accor announced its commitment to join the UN Global Tourism Plastics Initiative and to … [Read more...]
British Airways to offset Carbon Emissions on Domestic flights
It's a step-by-step process, but airlines are working towards being "greener". In British Airways case, it has started to offset the carbon emissions for all UK domestic flights, as part of its plan to work towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 20202. British Airways Airbus A321 preparing to set off - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. For passengers on the UK … [Read more...]