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Aviation Korean Air introduces Airbus A350 to fleet
Korean Air debuts the Airbus A350-900 to boost sustainability, comfort, and capacity. Starting Jan 27 on Japan routes, the new aircraft offers advanced fuel efficiency and tech, with plans to expand service to Taipei, Madrid, and Rome later this year.
Soaring into Sustainability at Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport
Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport earned its first Green Globe certification, showcasing its commitment to sustainability. Efforts include ISO 50001 compliance, LED lighting, automation systems, water-saving aerators, greywater reuse, and guest participation through towel and linen reuse.
Pullman Singapore Orchard: First Hotel Certified by Green Globe in Singapore
Pullman Singapore Orchard earns Singapore’s first Green Globe certification, meeting strict sustainability standards. Key actions include cutting energy 30% reducing food waste saving water eliminating single-use plastics, and engaging in community CSR setting a benchmark for sustainable hospitality
Japan Airlines debuts world’s first aircraft with large-scale riblet coating on international flights
Japan Airlines, in partnership with JAXA and O-Well, has introduced the world’s first aircraft with a large-scale riblet coating on international routes. Applied to a Boeing 787-9, the riblets reduce aerodynamic drag, improving fuel efficiency and cutting CO2 emissions, with potential global impact
Brussels Airport offers green energy to 100 local households through pilot project
Brussels Airport offers 100 local households a year of green energy from its solar panels. In partnership with Bolt and Stargate, the project tests small-scale energy sharing. Participants get a €124 discount, with insights shaping future airport energy schemes.
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris: Luxury with a Conscience
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, located in the heart of the city on the historic Avenue Hoche, has earned its inaugural Green Globe Certification in recognition of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental excellence.
Adagio aparthotels awarded Green Key sustainability label
Nearly 40 Adagio aparthotels have earned the Green Key label for sustainable operations. The Accor-owned brand now has 37 certified properties after meeting mandatory criteria like waste management and energy efficiency. Adagio aims to certify 20 more by 2026 and all its properties by 2028.
Four zero-emission aircraft and powertrains prepare for test flights in Australia and New Zealand
Four zero-emission aircraft prototypes will begin test flights in Australia and New Zealand in 2025. Air New Zealand will trial the battery-electric Alia CX300, while Stralis, AMSL Aero, and Dovetail Electric Aviation will test hydrogen-electric and battery-electric powertrains
Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai: Sustainability Excellence in the Heart of Dubai
Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai, near Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, blends luxury with sustainability. Green Globe recertified (94%), it uses Winnow to cut food waste, sources locally, aims for 30% energy cuts by 2030, offers EV charging, and boasts a tranquil garden with fresh produce