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India’s aviation boom unlocks economic opportunities through infrastructure growth, tech advances, and sustainability
India’s aviation boom is fueled by rising demand, airport expansion, fleet modernization, and strong sustainability goals—solar-powered airports, carbon-neutral targets, cleaner aircraft, digital innovations, and UDAN connectivity—positioning India to become the world’s 3rd-largest aviation market by 2030.
In 2025, tourism surges as Paris, Madrid, Tokyo, Rome & Milan pioneer luxury, innovation, and sustainable travel.
Paris retains its top global tourism spot in 2025 with 18M+ visitors, driven by cultural heritage, Notre-Dame reopening, sustainable tourism, and infrastructure upgrades. Cities worldwide increasingly focus on eco-friendly practices, innovation, and enhanced visitor experiences.
British Airways Surveys Members on Removing Premium Perks in the Name of Sustainability
British Airways surveys premium passengers on voluntary opt-outs—meals, amenity kits, sleepwear, luggage, and bottled water—to reduce waste, weight, and emissions. The initiative aims for sustainable operations while maintaining premium service and passenger choice.
Lufthansa Group expands operational efficiency programme
Lufthansa Group cut 170,000 tonnes of CO₂ since 2022 through 90 projects and aims to avoid 50,000 tonnes more annually by 2028 via fuel-saving tech, digital tools, AeroSHARK coating and alternative fuels, while adding green fares and an environmental surcharge.
Singapore Introduces First-Ever Mandatory Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy Starting 2026
Singapore will introduce the world’s first mandatory SAF levy from April 2026 to fund sustainable aviation fuel. Fees vary by destination and cabin class, are modest to encourage adoption, and support its goal of 1% SAF by 2026 and 3–5% by 2030, setting a global model for greener air travel.
Philippines Leads The Charge In Sustainable Aviation With Cebu Pacific’s Groundbreaking, Greener, And Smarter Air Travel
Cebu Pacific leads Philippine sustainable aviation with fleet upgrades, fuel-saving practices, digital tools, electric ground ops and community projects. Award-winning, it targets an all-NEO fleet by 2030, lower emissions and net-zero by 2050, proving affordable travel can be greener.
Ireland’s Shannon Airport Leads The Way In Green Innovation By Opening First Solar PV Farm On Airfield
Shannon Airport opens Ireland’s first on-site solar PV farm (1.2 MW, 2,700 panels) to supply up to 20% of its electricity, cut emissions, and reduce grid reliance, while expanding boarding gates to improve passenger flow, efficiency, and sustainable airport operations.
Sustainable Hong Kong: These Luxury Hotels Are Leaning Into The Green
The Langham, Four Seasons & Cordis HK lead in sustainability: oyster shells upcycled to cement, food waste redistributed or composted, single-use plastics removed, eco-friendly cleaning, energy savings, conservation projects, EarthCheck-certified operations.
Vietnam Airlines Goes Green on World Environment Day: SAF Flights Simultaneously Take Off Across Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines used SAF on six domestic flights and partnered with Xanh SM to offer EV ride discounts, promoting a full green journey. As Vietnam’s SAF pioneer, it expands fuel use, builds local supply chains, and advances digital tools to support net-zero goals and a “Green Future” message.