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SkyNRG and LanzaTech form consortium to build Europe’s first alcohol-to-jet fuel production facility

19 January 2021 Christopher Surgenor

A consortium led by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier SkyNRG, with LanzaTech as the technology provider, is to build Europe’s...

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European airlines and NGOs reach consensus over sustainability and production of future aviation fuels

14 January 2021 Christopher Surgenor

Representatives from the European aviation sector and environmental groups, together with a research organisation and a sustainable aviation fuel supplier,...

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ZeroAvia to partner with British Airways on hydrogen power and secures UK funding towards HyFlyer project

18 December 2020 Christopher Surgenor

British Airways is to partner with ZeroAvia on an initiative to explore how hydrogen-powered aircraft can play a role in...

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Major European air cargo carriers launch SAF initiatives for shippers and forwarders to offset their emissions

17 December 2020 Christopher Surgenor

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has launched what it claims is the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme for...

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Public contributions to Fly Green Fund allows delivery of sustainable aviation fuel to three Swedish airports

17 December 2020 Christopher Surgenor

The Fly Green Fund, a non-profit Swedish initiative offering businesses, public organisations and private travellers a means to reduce the...

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Etihad Airways first Gulf airline to commit to 2050 net zero target and launches carbon offset programme

15 December 2020 Christopher Surgenor

UAE national airline Etihad Airways has pledged to reduce its CO2 emissions to 50% of 2019 levels by 2035 and...

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ICAO completes final building blocks for implementing CORSIA carbon scheme ahead of pilot phase start

14 December 2020 Christopher Surgenor

ICAO’s governing Council has adopted decisions on eligible carbon emissions units and sustainability certification schemes for eligible fuels that the...

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United Airlines commits to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 through carbon capture technology investment

10 December 2020 Christopher Surgenor

United Airlines has ramped up its 2018 pledge to cut its net greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050 by...

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UK’s climate advisers recommend no net airport expansion without aviation industry progress to net zero

9 December 2020 Christopher Surgenor

There should be no net expansion of UK airport capacity unless the sector is on track to sufficiently outperform its...

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EASA report on aviation’s non-CO2 climate impacts highlights need for policy decisions and more research

3 December 2020 Christopher Surgenor

Tasked by the European Commission to conduct an update on the non-CO2 effects of aviation on climate change, Europe’s regulatory...