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Air Europa has Sustainability at the Heart of its Strategic Plan

Air Europa is taking firm steps towards sustainability and is conducting specific actions to reduce its environmental impact, increase efficiency and strike a greater social balance.

Posted On 15 Feb 2024

, By Nikos Krinis

Emirates First Airline to Join UK’s ‘The Solent Cluster’ Low Carbon Investment Initiative

Emirates has become the first international airline to join “The Solent Cluster”, a UK initiative focused on reducing CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households.

Posted On 01 Feb 2024

, By GTP editing team

Photo by Toni Pomar on Unsplash.

IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Continues on Track in October

Global passenger traffic is now at 98.2% of pre-COVID levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Posted On 08 Dec 2023

, By GTP editing team

Emirates Launches World’s First A380 Flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Emirates flew an A380, the world's largest airliner, powered by an engine running on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Posted On 30 Nov 2023

, By GTP editing team

GS Caltex Vice President Chang-soo Kim and Korean Air Senior Vice President of Procurement Seong Bae Cho. Photo source: Korean Air

Korean Air to Conduct Series of Test Flights Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Korean Air and GS Caltex, a globally-recognized Korean energy and chemical company, will cooperate on a series of test flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Posted On 05 Jul 2023

, By GTP editing team

Op-Ed: ‘Greece should strive to lead a sustainable aviation revolution’ – Rafael Schvartzman, IATA

IATA Regional Vice President for Europe Rafael Schvartzman talks to GTP and highlights that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the industry's number one priority.

Posted On 07 Jun 2023

, By Guest Editor

Photo source: ITA Airways

ITA Airways Takes Delivery of its First A330neo Aircraft

ITA Airways’ new A330neo offers more passenger space, a new lighting system, the latest in-flight entertainment systems and full connectivity throughout the cabin.

Posted On 29 May 2023

, By GTP editing team

Emirates Operates Test Flight Powered with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Emirates has operated the first 100% SAF-powered flight in the Middle East and North Africa, marking a milestone in reducing its carbon footprint.

Posted On 03 Feb 2023

, By GTP editing team

Chara Papalambrou, Key Account Manager Air France-KLM; Dimitris Matthaios, Managing Director Aspida Travel; Milli Zafeiratou, Marketing Manager Aspida Travel; Yiannis Pantazopoulos, Regional Manager Air France-KLM; and Maria Mavrikaki, Marketing Manager Greece & Cyprus.

Air France–KLM Signs Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Agreement in Greece with Aspida Travel

Aspida Travel has become the first travel agency in Greece to join the Corporate Program of Air France–KLM for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), increasing the number of the airline group's contracts worldwide.

Posted On 29 Sep 2022

, By Nikos Krinis

The traditional water arch welcomed the new Boeing 737-8 of TUI fly at Heraklion airport. Photo source: TUI (© Gregorschläger)

TUI Seeks Scientific Validation of Environmental Targets for Airlines, Cruise Ships and Hotels

TUI Group has submitted its emission reduction targets for scientific validation, aiming to confirm that they are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Posted On 26 Aug 2022

, By GTP editing team

AEGEAN Begins Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel on Flights from Athens Airport

AEGEAN can now power its flights departing from Athens International Airport (AIA) with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided by Hellenic Petroleum subsidiary EKO.

Posted On 22 Aug 2022

, By GTP editing team

Travel Giant Amadeus Invests in Climate-tech Company CHOOOSE

Amadeus, a leading provider of technology solutions for the tourism industry, has invested in CHOOOSE, a climate-tech company that integrates climate action options into the customer experience.

Posted On 18 Jul 2022

, By GTP editing team

AEGEAN to Power Some Flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

AEGEAN plans to power some domestic and international flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as part of a new partnership with Hellenic Petroleum.

Posted On 13 Jul 2022

, By GTP editing team

Air France Launches ‘ACT’ Program to Reduce its Carbon Emissions

Air France has launched the “Air France ACT”, a program presenting its new decarbonisation trajectory aiming for 30% less CO2 emissions per passenger/km by 2030, compared to 2019.

Posted On 12 May 2022

, By GTP editing team

KLM Adds Sustainable Aviation Fuel to All Flights from Amsterdam

KLM has added Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to all flights departing from Amsterdam with the aim to further stimulate the SAF market.

Posted On 10 Jan 2022

, By GTP editing team

AEGEAN Takes Major Step Towards Sustainable Aviation

Greece’s national carrier AEGEAN made its first delivery flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with its brand new A321neo aircraft.

Posted On 30 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Air France-KLM Carries Out its First Long-haul Flight Powered By Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Air France-KLM group has carried out its first long-haul flight powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced in France.

Posted On 25 May 2021

, By GTP editing team

IATA Calls on Governments to Support Sustainable Aviation Fuel

IATA is calling on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a critical step to cut net emissions.

Posted On 01 Dec 2020

, By GTP editing team

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Lufthansa’s New Sustainability Platform Focuses on CO2 Neutral Fuels

The Lufthansa Innovation Hub has launched the Compensaid, a platform which can be used by travelers to calculate and replace the fossil fuel of their flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Posted On 02 Sep 2019

, By GTP editing team

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