EUROCONTROL data snapshot: Half of CO2 emissions come from just 6% of flights: the long-haul ones
For some routes, only aviation can provide a timely connection. This is true for some shorter hops, over water or…
16 February 2021
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British Airways invests in second sustainable fuel plant
British Airways is investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology provider and SAF producer LanzaJet as the company builds its…
9 February 2021
Air France – KLM launches its “Sustainable Aviation Fuel” programme dedicated to corporate customers
Air France-KLM is launching an innovative programme enabling companies to play an active role in the future of sustainable travel.…
27 January 2021
Aviation industry welcomes European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy as it readies decarbonisation roadmap
Five leading European aviation associations, representing aircraft manufacturers, airlines, airports and air navigation service providers have welcomed the ambition of…
10 December 2020
Four countries join to offer new lines for night train traffic
Germany, Austria, France and Switzerland are expanding their successful partnership in night train traffic • Strong night train network is…
8 December 2020
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo introduces “Cargo SAF” (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Programme
Structural collaboration with freight customers for more Sustainable Aviation Fuel Today, Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo launches the Cargo SAF…
8 December 2020
Greenpeace asks the European Commission to ban short-haul flights
On 24 November 2020, the European unit of Greenpeace issued a position paper on the impact of aviation on the…
25 November 2020
Aviation leaders call for a blending mandate to ramp-up adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Industry defines policy package required to reach net-zero targets Corporate members of the Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative (CST) have…
21 October 2020
Greenpeace could take legal action against state aid granted to Brussels Airlines
Greenpeace 'does not exclude' taking legal action to challenge the aid granted by Belgium to Brussels Airlines, in a similar…
17 September 2020
Norwegian commits to reduce CO2 emissions by 45 percent by 2030
Today Norwegian has launched a new environmental sustainability strategy that will begin immediately and deliver several industry leading targets. Cutting…
17 September 2020
For sustainable air transport: French pilots’ union SNPL supports a minimum price for airline tickets
SNPL, the National Airline Pilots Union, in the context of reducing the climate footprint of air transport, calls for the…
16 September 2020
Airbus starts Hamburg deliveries with sustainable aviation fuel
Airbus is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) operations, now including aircraft deliveries from its site in Hamburg, Germany. Air…
17 July 2020
European aviation unites in calls for support for green recovery from COVID-19
Sectors hardest hit by the crisis require particular attention and assistance. Funding for decarbonisation projects and future technologies must be…
24 June 2020
Greenpeace Belgium : No billion euros bailout for airlines without conditions
The international environment protection association Greenpeace Belgium, Transport & Environment and Carbon Market Watch, says that "to give money without…
23 April 2020
Joint effort to deliver additional environmental benefits during the traffic downturn
The aviation industry is using the downturn in air traffic as a result of COVID-19 to implement additional measures to…
14 April 2020
Ryanair ads banned in UK due to misleading message about CO2 emissions
The British advertising regulator (ASA) announced on Wednesday that it had banned Ryanair advertising in September 2019 in print, radio…
5 February 2020
Successful efforts to reduce CO2 emissions at Munich Airport
Munich Airport recognised by the climate protection organisation CDP CPD honours airport's progress with CO2 emissions for the third time…
27 January 2020
Etihad Airways operated eco-flight to Brussels to celebrate Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020
Etihad Airways marked Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 by operating a special ‘eco-flight’ from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, featuring a…
14 January 2020
British Airways’ UK carbon emissions offsetting scheme takes off
Airline to make all flights within the UK carbon neutral from 1 January 2020 British Airways to invest in verified…
1 January 2020
Air France to begin offsetting 100% of CO2 emissions on its domestic flights on 1st January 2020
Air France has already selected 6 projects based in South America, Africa and Asia, in partnership with EcoAct. Air France…
23 December 2019
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