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Noise bin of Europe': Health Council wants Brussels Airport night flight ban until 7am
The Superior Health Council (HGR) is calling for extended bans on night flights at Brussels Airport after additional analysis found tens of thousands of people living in the vicinity are at increased risk of negative health effects.
Keflavík Airport: Lean, green and ambitious
Keflavík Airport, operated by Isavia, is actively pursuing sustainability initiatives while also focusing on growth and development to meet increasing passenger demands.
Finavia achieves net zero carbon emissions at four airports, earns sustainable travel certificates
Finavia, a leading airport management company, has achieved net zero carbon emissions at Ivalo, Kittilä, Kuusamo, and Rovaniemi Airports through reduced energy consumption and renewable fuel usage.
Finnish airports achieve net zero carbon balance for emissions they control
The Lapland Airports Group, operated by Finavia, has made significant strides in sustainability, particularly in carbon emissions reduction and management.
A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution
Under the new law, single-use cutlery such as forks, spoons, straws and plates cannot be sold or distributed for both dine-in and takeaway customers. However, plastic food containers and cups can still be given out for takeaways.
COMMITTED TO NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS BY 2050
The major U.S. airlines have committed to working across the aviation industry and with government leaders in a positive partnership to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Biden team sets out path for ethanol aviation fuel subsidies
President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday released guidance on its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program that allows corn-based ethanol to qualify for the program if it is sourced from farms using climate-friendly growing techniques.
New sustainability-focused airline lands first plane at YVR airport
A German leisure airline says it is focusing on sustainability, and the first of its newest eco-friendly planes has officially landed at Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR). Condor Airlines' new Airbus A330neo aircraft reduces the company's fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent
Congonhas Airport: Aena aims to benefit airlines that operate more efficient aircraft
Aena will benefit airlines operating at the Congonhas Airport with more environmentally friendly aircraft. This unprecedented program will be in effect from April to October 2024.