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Flying towards a greener future
Being sustainable is difficult and more-so for an airline. Though it hasn't stopped Bangkok Airways, an airline that is striving to becoming carbon-neutral.
First Emirates flights cleared for take-off with SAF from Dubai
DUBAI, UAE 6 November 2023 – The first Emirates flights operating with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided by Shell Aviation have taken off from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Emirates’ flight EK 412 bound for Sydney on 24 October was among the first to operate with SAF.
American Airlines, JetBlue Call for More Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are calling for more support from government and the energy industry to develop and produce sustainable aviation fuels at scale to meet carbon emission reduction goals.
Singapore Airlines and Scoot Commit to 5% SAF By 2030
Following on from last week's Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines Presidents Assembly, Singapore Airlines and Scoot have announced their commitment to replacing 5% of their total fuel requirements with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by 2030.
Riyadh Air flies toward its sustainability goals
The airline recently signed an agreement with Lufthansa Systems to integrate a comprehensive operational suite from the German company, comprising Lido Flight 4D, NetLine/Ops ++, NetLine/Crew, and NetLine/HubControl solutions.
IndiGo wins CAPA's asia environmental sustainability award 2023
IndiGo has been recognized with the prestigious award titled 'Asia Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year' by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), a globally respected authority on aviation market intelligence, airline officials said.
Dubai's aviation industry makes firm strides towards a more sustainable future
The Dubai Airshow stands as a testament to providing a platform for innovation, collaboration and the exchange of ideas geared towards a more sustainable future for aviation
Asia Pacific carriers agree to use blended SAF by 2030
SINGAPORE: The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) member airlines have agreed on an aspirational target to use a blend of five per cent of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.
AAPA Leaders Discuss SAF Usage, Aviation Safety and Growth
Airline leaders at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) 67th Assembly of Presidents, which took place in Singapore this week, expressed their satisfaction with the strong revival of air travel in the Asia Pacific region.