Jekta Aviation, a Swiss startup, has launched the PHA-ZE 100, a novel 19-seater seaplane that is all electric. The aircraft will have zero emissions and a 45-minute recharge time. Here, let's look more closely. PHA-ZE 100 At the Abu Dhabi Air Expo earlier this month, the Swiss firm unveiled information about its brand-new seaplane. The Passenger Hydro Aircraft Zero Emissions 100, also known as the PHA-ZE 100, will have a... Read More
Flybig, a regional airline in India that operates point-to-point services to regional cities, has recently announced a GoGreen initiative to reduce its fleet's carbon footprint and support the decarbonisation of air transportation in India. The airline, on Thursday, announced that it had signed an agreement with Monte (MONTE Aircraft Leasing Limited, UK) to explore reducing its fleet's carbon footprint. Also Read: Flybig: Check the Routes in Which the Airline Operates... Read More
In the future, Indian airlines may be required to blend traditional jet fuel with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). To reduce the carbon footprint of India's aviation sector, the aviation and petroleum ministries are working together to investigate technologies and adequate sourcing of SAF to make it more affordable for airlines. SAF Roadmap According to India's Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal, the government may consider mandating the blending of traditional and... Read More
The first Etihad Airways aircraft to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) provided by ITOCHU Corporation and NESTE departed today from Tokyo Narita airport for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The first international airline to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Japan was Etihad, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, thanks to a partnership in which ITOCHU provided Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Etihad. The historic flight, EY871,... Read More
As a long-term objective for Sustainable Aviation, Governments across the world adopt a common goal of net zero carbon emission for International Aviation by 2050 at the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Welcoming the move, ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: “The global aviation community welcomes this landmark agreement by States at the 41st Assembly of ICAO. This is a watershed moment in... Read More
In its commitment towards sustainable aviation, IndiGo joined Clean Skies for Tomorrow in August. Now, India's leading carrier has published its second Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, featuring the theme - Flying Responsibly. The report outlines the company’s sustainability and corporate responsibility achievements in FY22 under the three ESG pillars: Environmental, Social, Business, and Governance. IndiGo is continuously improving the measures to safeguard the climate and the environment, maintaining... Read More
The airline companies of the Tata group - Air India, AirAsia India and Vistara, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum on Thursday to collaborate and work together on the research, development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). Focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Related Areas: The focus of the MoU is the exploration of Single Reactor... Read More
More Respect to the Aviation Industry. From Airports to Aircraft Manufacturers, everyone is working hand in hand for a greener planet and making Air Travel Sustainable. If you are following aviationscoop, we are trying to emphasize even minute aspects of the Aviation Industry, and Sustainability is one aspect. Etihad Mangrove Forest: Launched in February 2022, the Etihad Mangrove Forest is aiming to plant 182,000 mangroves tree by the first quarter... Read More
It looks like the Airlines are on a mission to reduce their share of Co2 emissions and keep it clean. From various eco-friendly measures to 'Green Fare', the Industry is exploring every possibility to keep the planet safe with sustainable travel. American Airlines today announced its investment in ZeroAvia, a leader in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation. Engines are intended to power regional Jet aircraft with Zero emissions: In addition to the... Read More
The Lufthansa Group is further expanding its CO2-neutral flight offers, making sustainable travel easier than ever before. For the first time, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines are offering a new fare that already includes full CO2 compensation in the price. First International Aviation Group to Offer Customers a Separate 'Green Fare' for CO2-neutral flying with SAF: 80 per cent of the offsetting is done through high-quality climate protection... Read More
Bustanica, meaning your garden or orchard in Arabic, has opened the doors to the world’s largest hydroponic farm, backed by an investment of US$40m. The facility is the first vertical farm for Emirates Crop One (ECO1), the joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, and Crop One, an industry leader in technology-driven indoor vertical farming. Location and Yield:... Read More
Qatar Airways on 22nd October has taken delivery of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, reaffirming its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft with 52 in its fleet. All three A350-1000 are fitted with the airline’s multi award-winning Business Class seat, Qsuite and will operate on strategic long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. [caption id="attachment_18640" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Qatar Airbus A350-1000 aircraft[/caption] Qatar Airways Group Chief... Read More
Boeing is advancing its pledge to power worksites and manufacturing facilities using 100% renewable electricity with a new, multi-state agreement to purchase carbon-neutral power for its Chicago headquarters, along with other sites in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. “This announcement is another major step in Boeing’s drive to reduce the carbon footprint of our operations by procuring more carbon-neutral electricity in the United States,” said Boeing’s Chief Sustainability Officer Chris... Read More
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