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Sustainability

Over the past few years, sustainability has become one of the most important phrases in aviation as the industry looks to cut its contribution to net-zero by 2050. Here we follow those efforts.

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flynas Airbus A320neos Cut Monthly CO2 Emissions By 7,200 Tons

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has cut more than 161,000 tons of CO2 in the last 18 months by following a three-track sustainability program.

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Vertical Aerospace Founder Adds $50 Million To Keep The Dream Alive

In an extraordinary sign of his commitment, Vertical founder and CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick has committed $50 million to the VX4 project.

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Nelson Airport: Inside New Zealand's Planespotting Paradise

Nelson Airport has a new plane spotting addition for aviation and photography enthusiasts.

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EASA Will Mandate Standardized Environmental Impact On Flights From 2025

However, the scheme is voluntarily, meaning that not every airline will have to present its carbon footprint to potential customers.

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Hydrogen-Electric Expansion: ZeroAvia Receives An Order For 20 ZA600 Engines

Over 2,000 ZeroAvia engines have been preordered.

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What Are Airlines Doing To Reduce Their Carbon Emissions?

Fleet renewal, sustainable fuel, and environmentally friendly products can minimize emissions.

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Brussels Airlines Updates Uniforms To Match New Branding

The staff look dapper in their new redesigned uniforms featuring sustainable materials.

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Motor Meets Rotor With Hyundai's New Design For Supernal S-A2

The eVTOL aircraft has space for one pilot and four passengers.

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Now Open: Bengaluru Airports’ Brand-New Terminal 2

Bengaluru Airport has a new, sustainable Terminal 2 with greenery inside and more.

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Age, Environmental Impact & More: Which Trends Are Influencing Aviation's Post-COVID Recovery?

A look at how the aviation industry continues to adapt their business in post-pandemic market.

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​​Meet The Sirius Jet: The World's First Hydrogen-Powered VTOL

The hydrogen-powered VTOL will fly up to 1850 kilometers.

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Happy New Year: Aviation's Biggest Trends To Watch In 2024

A run-through of what trends we may see in the aviation industry in 2024.

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European Aviation: The Trends That Have Shaped 2023

From sustainability investments to mergers, 2023 has been eventful.

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Aviation Tech Breakthroughs To Watch Out For In 2024

Advancements in automation are vital, from less turbulence to a new way to pass through airport security.

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Airport Evolution: What To Expect In 2024

Here are our predictions for airports around the world in 2024.

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SAF Breakthrough: UK Company Develops Jet Fuel Made Of Human Waste

Soon, we could all be producing feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

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How Delta Air Lines' New Cups Can Cut 7 Million Pounds Of Single-Use Plastic

Looking at the Atlanta-based carrier's new initiative.

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Aviation Sustainability: What Progress Was Made In 2023?

The industry achieved several breakthroughs throughout the course of the year.

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Smart Gating: How American Airlines Is Using Machine Learning To Reduce Taxi Times By 20%

The AI-based Smart Gating system has helped the airline reduce the time spent taxiing across its system by 17 hours each day.

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