314 European Airports Disclose Net Zero Roadmaps
ACI EUROPE reports that 314 airports in Europe have disclosed their roadmaps to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with 122 airports setting earlier targets for 2030 or sooner.
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GBTA Foundation Unveils Step-by-Step Transition Pathway to Accelerate Business Travel’s Action Towards Net Zero
New roadmap for sustainable business travel takes corporate travel programs from ‘no action’ to ‘leading practice’
ETC and GDS-Movement Launch White Paper to Help Destinations Navigate EU Sustainability Rules
This guide aims to help destinations in the tourism industry navigate significant upcoming regulatory changes.
Airbus and CFM Test Open Fan Propulsion Technology for Next-Generation Aircraft
Airbus, in conjunction with CFM International, is conducting extensive wind tunnel tests on an open fan engine demonstrator to assess its potential to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The open fan technology is part of CFM’s RISE program, which aims to revolutionize the aviation industry’s propulsion systems.
Aviation Industry’s Path to Reduce Non-CO2 Emissions: A Closer Look at Airbus’ Initiatives
Scientists and aviation industry leaders, including Airbus, are exploring ways to reduce non-CO2 emissions produced by aircraft, which contribute significantly to climate change. Efforts focus on operational contrail avoidance, use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and the introduction of hydrogen propulsion.
Airports Save One Million Tonnes of Co2 Under Airport Carbon Accreditation
Airports Council International has today released the annual results on carbon performance and participation trends for its global carbon management standard for airports, Airport Carbon Accreditation.
Airbus Foundation and Solar Impulse Foundation Initiate Call for Climate Resilience Projects
Successful projects will receive access to Airbus’s products and services, technical guidance from Space4Good, and €10,000 in seed funding.
New Partnership Kick-starts Aerospace Technology Role in Climate Action.
Airbus Foundation has partnered with the Solar Impulse Foundation in a three-year agreement to enhance worldwide sustainability efforts through innovation and collaboration. The partnership will focus on identifying and accelerating the implementation of scalable, nature-based projects to tackle global environmental challenges.
IATA CO2 Connect Enhanced with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Accounting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Driving Sustainable Tourism: PATA Attains Complete Carbon Neutrality
he Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) achieved full carbon neutrality in 2024, offsetting emissions from all its activities through various projects in Cambodia and Thailand.