The airline has committed to set a science-based target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as part of its strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.


The airline has committed to set a science-based target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as part of its strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

United has conditionally agreed to purchase up to 100 19-seat electric planes from Heart Aerospace, once the aircraft meet the carrier’s requirements.

JetBlue has entered into a new partnership with World Energy for the use of sustainable aviation fuel at Los Angeles International Airport.

Melbourne Airport has announced its commitment to ensuring all front of house hospitality venues and lounges are single-use plastic free by the end of 2021.

Munich Airport will offer green kerosene to airlines from 1 June, as part of its strategy to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by 2030.

FTE explores recent initiatives airlines and airports have undertaken to lower their carbon footprint and restart operations in a more sustainable way.

Paris region, Groupe ADP, Air France-KLM and Airbus have launched a call for expressions of interest to explore the opportunities generated by hydrogen in airports.

The KLM flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Madrid, which took place in January, used 500 litres of sustainable synthetic kerosene.

Qatar Airways is now offering passengers the opportunity to voluntarily offset the carbon emissions associated with their journey at the point of booking.

Airbus has revealed three concepts for a zero-emission commercial aircraft, fuelled by hydrogen, which could enter service by 2035.

Etihad Airways has partnered with Singapore-based startup Lumitics to trial a technology, that will track unconsumed meals from a plane after it lands.

FTE speaks to Armando Brunini, CEO SEA Milan Airports, as the operator of Malpensa and Linate airports is seeing the first signs of a recovery.

Aircraft will be brought to the runway by a special tow vehicle, known as the “taxibot”, meaning aircraft engines will mostly remain turned off during taxiing.

JetBlue has announced that it will offset carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) from jet fuel for all domestic flights beginning in July 2020.

Stansted Airport has become the first major airport in the UK to trial the use of compostable security bags, as part of its ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ campaign.
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