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An Alaska Airlines passenger is holding the new paper cup

Press Release: Alaska transitions from plastic to paper cups

Alaska Airlines announced today the completion of our transition to paper cups for inflight beverages, a move which eliminates more than 55 ... Continue Reading

easyJet A320 passenger aircraft at the gate, with the jetway in view

Press Release: Flights to Lyon demonstrate green aviation potential

Today, five European flights will converge on Lyon Airport, applying innovative technologies, fuels and air navigation procedures to minimis... Continue Reading

An aircraft flying high overhead set against a clear blue sky, with a tree and buds seen in the foreground. SAF

Report criticizes UK Jet Zero for failure to restrict flight demand

The UK Government’s ‘Jet Zero’ strategy for cutting aviation emissions, which includes plans to operate a transatlantic fl... Continue Reading

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Press Release: What’s on at WTCE this June

World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) returns to Hamburg Messe from 14-16 June 2022, providing a unique opportunity for b... Continue Reading

A pilot is sitting the cockpit of an aircraft.

Press Release: Eve and Thales enter partnership to develop eVTOL

Eve UAM, LLC, an Embraer company, and Thales, a global technology leader providing solutions, services and products in the defence, aeronaut... Continue Reading

The Kite aircraft is pictured hoovering over a launchpad. Image: Swoop Aero

Press Release: Swoop Aero Integrates Iridium Certus 100 into Kite™ UAV

Iridium Communications Inc. is proud to share that Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) logistics company Swoop Aero has integrated the Iridium Cer... Continue Reading

A Cathay Pacific engine is pictured with the tag line "leading the way together to fly greener"

Press Release: Cathay Pacific launches major Corporate SAF Programme

Cathay Pacific is launching its pilot Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme, the first major programme of its kind in Asia. Th... Continue Reading

A women is sitting in a chair in the LATAM lounge. She is wearing a mask and using her mobile device.

Press Release: LATAM opens new lounge with focus on sustainability

LATAM group opened the doors of “LATAM Lounge,” a renewed space for its preferred passengers and LATAM’s partner airline members to wait for... Continue Reading

KLM World Business Class displayed on a black tray. the tableware have intricate blue details.

Press Release: Exquisite new menu arrives in KLM World Business Class

As of this week KLM World Business Class customers on flights from Amsterdam can look forward to enjoying an exquisite new menu created by r... Continue Reading

Plant-based burger on a bun with all the dressings. A bowl of fries sits beside it. This can be found on BA's new menus

Airlines go bananas for plant-based meals

As airlines increase their focus on sustainability, the carbon emissions footprint from the food they serve passengers inflight — and in pre... Continue Reading

A tower is surrounded by solar panels and storage units.

Press Release: Thales to deploy solar-powered ATC radar station in Chile

Thales, a global technology leader, is advancing air traffic surveillance and safety in Chile with a revolutionary new radar station 100% po... Continue Reading

The tail of a Delta aircraft is seen here with a blue sky above and white puffy clouds.

Delta signs hydrogen and SAF deals as industry growth scrutinized

Delta Air Lines stepped up its sustainability efforts this month by signing a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to collaborate on the ... Continue Reading

Cranfield Hydrogen aircraft is parked outside the Cranfield Aerospace LTD. hanger.

Press Release: HydrogenOne and Safran invest in Cranfield Aerospace

HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc (HGEN) and Safran Corporate Ventures are pleased to announce that they have signed definitive agreements for ... Continue Reading

Textron Aviation Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft inflight over farm fields.

Textron looks to realize electric GA and UAM ambitions

On 17 March, Textron Aviation revealed its planned acquisition of Slovenian light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel, in a deal scheduled for c... Continue Reading

Blue sky with a plane flying very high above, and green leaves in view. Sustainability in aviation

Press Release: IATA announces passenger CO2 calculation methodology

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Metho... Continue Reading