Press Release: Lufthansa accepts first A321neo with Geven seats
Lufthansa customers can now enjoy a completely new flight experience on short- and medium-haul routes. The Group has now received its first ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: environment
Etihad Airways goes green with new customizable short-haul economy
Etihad Airways’ goals for environmentally sound operations have grown from a special Earth-day flight to a firm commitment embodied in the c... Continue Reading
Will Dash 8 hybrid-electric X-plane hit the spot for green aviation?
A huge amount of technological change is occurring in aerospace today. New engine programs are underway to support everything from the retur... Continue Reading
Press Release: Boeing and ELG find new life for excess carbon fiber
Boeing and ELG Carbon Fibre today announced a partnership to recycle excess aerospace-grade composite material, which will be used by other ... Continue Reading
Press Release: IATA forecast predicts 8.2 billion air travelers in 2037
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that present trends in air transport suggest passenger numbers could double to 8... Continue Reading
Too hot to fly: Airline industry adapts to warming climate
This summer’s prolonged heat wave in the UK resulted in flight disruptions at London City airport, where airlines were forced to offlo... Continue Reading
IFC cost benefit analysis changes when emissions, ops factored
For years, passengers in the United States have come to expect that the lion’s share of their domestic flights will offer inflight con... Continue Reading
Dishing on Eco-friendly, delectable design
We have seen some absolutely delectable tableware in the skies, and new Eco-friendly options are icing on the cake, but what if airline tabl... Continue Reading
Press Release: Airport restaurateur HMSHost to eliminate plastic straws
Your favorite North American airport restaurants and travel venues are eliminating plastic straws thanks to global restaurateur HMSHost. The... Continue Reading
Press Release: Alaska goes strawless in partnership with Lonely Whale
Alaska Airlines and Lonely Whale today announced the airline’s initiative to replace single-use, non-recyclable, plastic stir straws a... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa debuts Dream Collection in long-haul business
Lufthansa Business Class passengers on long-haul flights (lasting more than 10 ½ hours) to and from South Africa, Latin and South America an... Continue Reading
Increasing reusability of airline inflight amenity kits
Airlines that skimp on amenity kits are choosing a false economy. Aviation is a competitive business and people still make choices based on ... Continue Reading
KLM talks up its carbon offsetting program and other eco initiatives
KLM believes its voluntary carbon offsetting program will avoid the pitfalls of similar schemes at some other airlines because it hand-picks... Continue Reading
KLM outlines challenges of reducing inflight catering waste
Dutch carrier KLM aims to halve the amount of residual waste from its onboard catering activities by 2025, but admits “slow” pro... Continue Reading
Safran tests fuel-saving technology to power aircraft electronics
French aerospace company Safran has begun flight-testing an efficient aircraft cabin electrical distribution system which it says will be 10... Continue Reading
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