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Cathay Pacific flight over a scenic ocean view.

Press Release: Cathay sets new 2030 carbon intensity target

Cathay has further demonstrated its unwavering dedication to decarbonising the aviation industry, setting a new target to improve its carbon... Continue Reading

Aircraft flying into the sunset over a body of water

ICAO sets new aviation emissions goal as greenwashing claims mount

More than 100 countries have agreed through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to pursue an aspirational goal to reduce th... Continue Reading

Aircraft parked at Charles de Gaulle waiting to board.

EASA to help airline passengers choose greener flights under new remit

Airline passengers in Europe will soon be able to book flights based on how much carbon dioxide they emit by consulting a new environmental ... Continue Reading

Inside an Airbus A319 economy class cabin. This image shows the overhead bins, PSUs and the very tops of the seats. Airbus is seeking to advance various sustainable cabin initiatives. Flam testing is required of all aircraft interiors.

Op-Ed: Cross-industry learning would boost sustainable cabin design

The aviation industry faces unique challenges in striving to transform its production and operations to ensure a greener future. IATA and it... Continue Reading

Airbus A380 parked at Charles de Gaulle. Eurocontrol says it will be decades before aircraft are flown sustainably.

Eurocontrol pours cold water on decarbonizing long-haul flights

Decarbonizing long-haul flights represents a “colossal challenge” and the use of technologies such as hydrogen, batteries and fu... Continue Reading

An aircraft is parked at the airport boarding gate. A bright blue sky serves as backdrop.

Press Release: SITA, Envision Digital support airports’ net zero ambitions

Air transport industry IT provider SITA and Envision Digital, a Singapore-headquartered global net zero partner and Artificial Intelligence ... Continue Reading

An aircraft takes off at Heathrow, UK climate

UK’s climate advisor blasts strategy to cut aviation emissions

Airports in the UK should not be allowed to expand until a capacity-management framework is put in place, the government’s official cl... Continue Reading

Airfares will rise to fund decarbonization of aviation: IATA

Passengers will “bear the cost” of the airline industry’s transition to net zero through higher airfares, the head of the ... Continue Reading

Members of the new Cascade User Community attend a demo of the data modeling tool. Boeing publicly launched Cascade today in support of aviation’s net zero goal. Photo credit: Boeing

Press Release: Boeing launches “Cascade” to support Net Zero goal

In support of commercial aviation’s path toward net zero carbon emissions, Boeing today released the Boeing Cascade Climate Impact Mod... Continue Reading

Ryanair aircraft in flight on a clear day over a large open body of water.

Press Release: Ryanair to power Amsterdam flights with 40% SAF blend

Neste and Ryanair have expanded their collaboration to enable Ryanair to power its full schedule of flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ... Continue Reading

Carlisle signage at Satellite 2022 in DC

Press Release: Carlisle Companies aim for Net-Zero emissions by 2050

Carlisle Companies Incorporated today announced a commitment to achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2... Continue Reading

Illustration of green hydrogen production. H2 is in the center of this image, flanked by a fuel plant, a truck, a car and a plane flying overhead. Windmills are seen in the distance, and clouds are in the sky.

Airbus details hydrogen plans as EDF warns about possible leaks

As Airbus disclosed more details last week about its plans to develop hydrogen-powered aircraft to help decarbonize the aviation industry, E... Continue Reading

The wingtip of a Breeze aircraft flying over a scenic view of green space.

Press Release: IATA, Travalyst partner on CO2 emission calculations

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Travalyst, have joined forces with the aim of providing consumers with a consistent, ... Continue Reading

Two aircraft windows onboard an Airbus A321 flying high over the Atlantic ocean. Aviation is tackling non-CO2 emissions such as the contrails produced by this and other aircraft

Spotlight on aviation’s climate impact shifts to non-CO2 effects

Non-CO2 emissions from aircraft account for as much as two-thirds of the aviation industry’s impact on climate change, yet their effec... Continue Reading

Aircraft flying overhead with green trees in view

Press Release: Sustainability Design Summit to cover land, sea and air

The first ever Sustainable Design Summit (SDS) is launching for cruise, hotel and aircraft interiors. The Summit, due to take place in Londo... Continue Reading