Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel took place on 28 November 2023 from London Heathrow to New York JFK, marking the culmination of a year of “radical collaboration”.

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Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel took place on 28 November 2023 from London Heathrow to New York JFK, marking the culmination of a year of “radical collaboration”.

flynas and Eve Air Mobility have signed an MoU to explore the future of eVTOL aircraft operations in Saudi Arabia. The partners are aiming to start eVTOL operations in Riyadh and Jeddah in 2026.

Work to create Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm at Glasgow Airport is underway following completion of the development phase of the project. £18.5m is being invested to create the 19.9MW plant.

Digitally-native new airline Riyadh Air has signed a contract to implement an integrated operational suite from Lufthansa Systems, as it aims to unlock digital leadership in aviation sustainability.

Hamburg Airport (HAM) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have presented a roadmap that sets out the steps required to develop hydrogen infrastructure at medium-sized airports, using HAM as an example.

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Oman Air has replaced the plastic used to wrap blankets and mattresses in its premium cabins with an eco-friendlier paper-based alternative.

International Airlines Group and Microsoft have signed the largest co-funded purchase agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel emissions reductions globally, where both parties are funding part of the cost.

As part of its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, DFW Airport has started construction of an electric Central Utility Plant that will provide sustainably-powered heating and cooling.

As part of the airline’s ‘Mission Next Gen Aircraft’, Air New Zealand has opened an Expression of Interest to airports with the aim of selecting a route for its commercial demonstrator aircraft from 2026.

In this deep-dive interview, Tony Thompson, Founder and CEO, Air Cahana, shares the new California-based airline’s mission to decarbonise aviation and welcome in a “Third Golden Age of Aviation” by 2030.

The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund – a way for companies and consumers to come together and increase the supply of SAF through the support of start-ups – has grown to nearly $200 million.

Edmonton International Airport and FORGE Hydrocarbons have signed an MoU to collaboratively advance “a unique and innovative approach” to Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in the Edmonton Metro Region.

A Virgin Atlantic led consortium has announced that the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel transatlantic flight will take place on 28 November 2023, pending further regulatory approvals and testing.

As part of a new sustainability coalition, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines will provide input to Boeing and NASA on the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator.

Los Angeles World Airports – host of FTE Global on 19-21 September 2023 – has prohibited the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at both Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport.

Emirates has committed US$200 million to fund research and development projects focused on sustainability. It will identify partnerships with organisations working on solutions in advanced fuel and energy technologies.
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