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Turkish Airlines secures first sustainability-linked loan for Two Airbus A321NEO Aircraft
Global brand continues to break new ground as it financed its two A321NEO, new generation aircraft with outstanding environmental performance, with a multicurrency JOLCO structure containing sustainability linked loan facility.
China starts sustainable aviation fuel pilot
Starting Thursday, 12 flights taking off from Beijing Daxing International Airport, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, and Ningbo Lishe International Airport will use the SAF, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
AirAsia and Airbus announce wide-ranging partnership to accelerate aviation sustainability
DENPASAR, 19 SEPTEMBER 2024 - AirAsia today announced a new chapter in its long-term partnership with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to advance research into aviation sustainability initiatives that lower carbon emissions in the ASEAN region.
China kicks off SAF pilot with plans for 2025 ramp-up
China has kicked off the first phase of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) trial that will involve the country’s three largest airlines, as it looks to add more partners in 2025.
Fiji Airways, The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited, Lee Enterprises Consulting, and Asian Development Bank to Explore SAF Production in the Pacific
September 19, 2024 – Fiji Airways is proud to announce an innovative collaboration with The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited (FSC) and Lee Enterprises Consulting (LEC) to evaluate the feasibility of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Fiji.
100,000 flight hours with AeroSHARK
As of now, 17 Lufthansa Group aircraft modified with drag-reducing riblet film are roaming the skies. Twelve Boeing 777-300ERs of Swiss International Air Lines and four 777F of Lufthansa Cargo have been busy collecting flight hours.
KLM operates first Airbus A321neo commercial flight, boosting sustainability efforts
KLM celebrated the first official flight of its brand-new Airbus A321neo today, marking a significant milestone in its fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft took off early in the morning, with destinations including Copenhagen, Berlin, and Stockholm.
Australia’s government maps out 2050 sustainable aviation plan, New Zealand urged to follow
As part of a new Aviation White Paper mapping out the nation’s air transport strategy to 2050, the Australian government has announced a package of measures to help advance production and use of sustainable aviation fuel and other low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF).
Singapore's sustainable aviation fuel opportunity
Singapore announced that all flights will require 1% SAF by 2026, rising to 3-5% by 2030. SAF is currently the only viable solution for decarbonizing aviation, but global demand will exceed supply in the coming years