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.

Join the discussion at the upcoming FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021, where we will champion some of the most innovative sustainability efforts from United, Swedavia, Schiphol and many more.
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All Nippon Airways (ANA) is launching new meal trays made from biodegradable materials for inflight meals, which will reduce 30% of plastic used for inflight services.

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.

United Airlines has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer to develop an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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

United Airlines has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer to develop an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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

FTE highlights the trends and technologies that will play the most important role in driving the air transport industry recovery in 2021.

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.

KLM’s Arlette van der Veer, Project Manager Radical Innovation, discusses the benefits of the airline’s wide-reaching innovation ecosystem.

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.
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