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SITA teams with Arab airlines on developing technology to enhance flight sustainability

SITA and AACO launched Eco Mission, a tool to help airlines cut fuel use, emissions, while meeting environmental regulations. Developed with three AACO airlines, it simplifies compliance, optimizes operations, and supports sustainability goals. Deployment starts next year with EU jet fuel mandates.

Vol Qatar Airways (QR) Virgin Australia (VA)
Source: Green Air News
Date de publication:2024-11-06
Lufthansa and WasteAid join forces to combat airline waste

WasteAid and Lufthansa Group have launched a new partnership that will aim to reduce the amount of packaging waste generated on its flights that ultimately ends up in landfill.

Vol Lufthansa (LH) Germany
Source: Packaging Europe
Date de publication:2024-11-05
Lufthansa and WasteAid join forces to combat airline waste

WasteAid and Lufthansa Group have launched a new partnership that will aim to reduce the amount of packaging waste generated on its flights that ultimately ends up in landfill.

Canada
Source: Packaging Europe
Date de publication:2024-11-05
New Zealand could meet 25% of domestic jet fuel needs with SAF from wood waste, finds report

A feasibility study by Air New Zealand and LanzaJet found that up to 25% of NZ's domestic aviation fuel could come from locally produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from woody waste. The process converts wood to ethanol, then transforms it into SAF, reducing reliance on imported jet fuel.

Vol Air New Zealand (NZ) New Zealand
Source: Green Air News
Date de publication:2024-11-04
New Zealand could meet 25% of domestic jet fuel needs with SAF from wood waste, finds report

Air New Zealand and LanzaJet’s study shows up to 25% of NZ’s domestic aviation fuel needs could be met with SAF made from woody waste via CirculAir technology. SAF reduces emissions and supports energy security. NZ government and partners funded the study, highlighting the importance of local SAF.

Vol Air New Zealand (NZ) New Zealand
Source: Green Air News
Date de publication:2024-11-04
JetBlue is investing in SAF companies, such as Aether Fuels, to support decarbonisation of the aviation industry

With the aviation industry aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a necessity.

Vol JetBlue (B6) United States
Source: Sustainability mag
Date de publication:2024-11-01
LATAM Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 787s for Sustainable Growth

LATAM Airlines Group, the largest passenger and cargo airline group in South America, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet by ordering 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for an additional five aircraft.

Vol LATAM Paraguay (PZ) LATAM Brasil (JJ) LATAM Colombia (4C) LATAM Express (LU) LATAM Argentina (4M) Argentina Brazil Colombia Paraguay
Source: ftn News
Date de publication:2024-10-31
Southwest Airlines brings bamboo on board for new cups

Southwest Airlines has replaced the plastic cups it used to serve cold beverages during flights with new cups made with a pulp blend of 75% bamboo and 25% paper.

Vol Southwest (WN) United States
Source: Packaging Dive
Date de publication:2024-10-29
Mandarin Oriental wins in 3 categories at the Wolrd Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards

Mandarin Oriental a été nommé lauréat dans trois catégories lors des World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) : World's Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Programme 2024, World's Leading Sustainable Development 2024 et World's Leading Sustainable Employer 2024.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Source: Tour Hebdo
Date de publication:2024-10-29