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Europe leads the way on SAF, but airlines are struggling to hit targets
European airlines are at the forefront of global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending on flights but still need to accelerate quickly to meet the EU’s ambitious targets. The ReFuelEU aviation directive’s feedstock requirements are more restrictive than elsewhere
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.
British Airways announces major investment in carbon removal credits through partner CUR8
The carbon removal credits will come from projects in the UK,Canada and India. One scheme in Scotland will see CO2 emissions captured from whisky distilleries and repurposed into building materials and another,in multiple locations in the UK uses an enhanced rock weathering technique
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).
Turkish Airlines gets first sustainability loan for A321NEO planes
Flag-carrier Turkish Airlines has announced a major move in sustainable aviation finance by funding its two A321NEO, new generation aircraft with outstanding environmental performance, through 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.
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.