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Failure at ICAO to agree a long-term climate goal or kicking the can down the road would be unacceptable, says IATA

Failure at ICAO to agree a long-term climate goal or kicking the can down the road would be unacceptable, says IATA COMMENTARY: Deconstructing the roadmaps – what to expect from aviation emissions reduction plans

COMMENTARY: Deconstructing the roadmaps – what to expect from aviation emissions reduction plans

COMMENTARY: Deconstructing the roadmaps – what to expect from aviation emissions reduction plans United, Delta and other US airlines engage in initiatives to ramp up sustainable fuel supply

United, Delta and other US airlines engage in initiatives to ramp up sustainable fuel supply

United, Delta and other US airlines engage in initiatives to ramp up sustainable fuel supply Shell, Accenture and Amex GBT launch SAF book-and-claim platform for business travel

Shell, Accenture and Amex GBT launch SAF book-and-claim platform for business travel

Shell, Accenture and Amex GBT launch SAF book-and-claim platform for business travel Qantas and Airbus launch Australian SAF investment initiative following change in government

Qantas and Airbus launch Australian SAF investment initiative following change in government

Qantas and Airbus launch Australian SAF investment initiative following change in government With aviation emissions expected to double by 2050, IATA urges governments to act on long-term goal

With aviation emissions expected to double by 2050, IATA urges governments to act on long-term goal

With aviation emissions expected to double by 2050, IATA urges governments to act on long-term goal Cargolux and Balloré to buy 800,000 litres of SAF to reduce the logistics company’s Scope 3 emissions

Cargolux and Balloré to buy 800,000 litres of SAF to reduce the logistics company’s Scope 3 emissions

Cargolux and Balloré to buy 800,000 litres of SAF to reduce the logistics company’s Scope 3 emissions ICCT roadmap report warns aircraft emissions must peak as early as 2025 to align with Paris targets

ICCT roadmap report warns aircraft emissions must peak as early as 2025 to align with Paris targets

ICCT roadmap report warns aircraft emissions must peak as early as 2025 to align with Paris targets TIACA rolls out pilot phase of first sustainability assessment initiative for the air cargo sector

TIACA rolls out pilot phase of first sustainability assessment initiative for the air cargo sector

TIACA rolls out pilot phase of first sustainability assessment initiative for the air cargo sector New US carrier Connect Airlines plans for up to 100 hydrogen-powered ATR regional aircraft from 2025

New US carrier Connect Airlines plans for up to 100 hydrogen-powered ATR regional aircraft from 2025

New US carrier Connect Airlines plans for up to 100 hydrogen-powered ATR regional aircraft from 2025 European Parliament vote to extend EU ETS to all international flights risks global climate agreement, warns IATA

European Parliament vote to extend EU ETS to all international flights risks global climate agreement, warns IATA

European Parliament vote to extend EU ETS to all international flights risks global climate agreement, warns IATA Aviation industry intensifies pressure on governments to support long-term decarbonisation goal

Aviation industry intensifies pressure on governments to support long-term decarbonisation goal

Aviation industry intensifies pressure on governments to support long-term decarbonisation goal

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SATAVIA and ACX partner on first-ever carbon trade to monetise aviation’s non-CO2 impacts

4 May 2022 Christopher Surgenor

Weather prediction and navigational technology developer SATAVIA is partnering with AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) to support…

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Focus at Dubai Airshow on net zero as confidence returns to a struggling aviation sector

23 November 2021 Tony Harrington

Two prominent themes emerged at the 2021 Dubai Airshow: recalibration and decarbonisation. With recovery now…

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Etihad raises $1.2 billion in aviation’s first-ever sustainability-linked loan tied to ESG targets

14 October 2021 Tony Harrington

Etihad Airways has secured $1.2 billion through its first sustainability-linked loan (SLL) tied to environmental,…

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Etihad to mark Greenliner anniversary with sustainability showcase flight from London to Abu Dhabi

8 October 2021 Tony Harrington

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will mark the second anniversary…

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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…

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Qatar Airways launches passenger carbon offset programme in partnership with IATA and ClimateCare

10 November 2020 Christopher Surgenor

Qatar Airways has launched a voluntary carbon offset programme for passengers in partnership with IATA…

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Middle East peace deal will help save 87,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions with direct routings over Israel

27 October 2020 Christopher Surgenor

The recent overflight agreement between Jordan and Israel, which allows for flights to cross both…