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INFORMATIONAL May 06, 2024 Why Are Electric Taxiing Systems Not Used Today? Electric taxiing systems (EGTS) emerged as a beacon of hope for reducing fuel consumption and emissions in the aviation industry. The idea is simple, use electric motors in the wheels to taxi airplanes instead of relying on the fuel-guzzling main engines. Read More →

NEWS Aug 22, 2023 Google and Microsoft to Invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Two of the world's largest technology companies announced plans to invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this month. Google and Microsoft will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation sector, which accounts for 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions. SAF is widely regarded as one of the most feasible ways to make aviation more sustainable in the short-term. Read More →

NEWS Jul 03, 2023 Korean Air to Work with GS Caltex on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Korean Air is working with Korean energy and chemical company GS Caltex to run test flights powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Korean Air and GS Caltex plan to share data from the flights with the South Korean government to help it establish SAF quality standards. These standards are aimed at commercializing SAF and making its use more widespread. Read More →

NEWS Jul 03, 2023 Turkish Airlines Named 'Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline' Once Again Turkish Airlines is continuing to solve the climate crisis that challenges the aviation industry. The airline was named the 'Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline' in the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2023 for the second consecutive year. Read More →

NEWS Jul 02, 2023 Sustainable Aviation Ventures Expand to Washington State The Paris Airshow, which ended last weekend, revealed two startups planning to expand to Washington. The startups have different ventures on creating sustainable fuel for aircraft, both of which could be huge leaps in progressing forward. Read More →

NEWS Jun 10, 2023 Boeing to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Southeast Asia Boeing is partnering with the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) to study the potential of SAF production in Southeast Asia. The region has a high potential to become a SAF production center due to its feedstock resources. Read More →

NEWS May 30, 2023 Qantas to Establish AU$400 Million Climate Fund Qantas will establish an AU$400 million climate fund that will help the airline meet its net zero targets. The Qantas Climate Fund includes creating a SAF industry within Australia. Read More →

NEWS May 09, 2023 Delta Introduces Electric Ground Vehicles at Two Hubs, Furthers Commitment to Sustainable Future One of the overlooked parts of commercial aviation is the ground operation airlines must coordinate while aircraft are on the ramp. From loading bags to fueling aircraft, ramp agents use a wide variety of vehicles to assist them with such tasks. These ground service vehicles have traditionally been powered by fossil fuels. Delta Airlines, however, is beginning to replace them with more environmentally sustainable alternates. Read More →

NEWS May 03, 2023 Alaska Airlines Partners with ZeroAvia to Develop World's Largest Zero Emissions Aircraft ZeroAvia has received a Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop aircraft from Alaska Airlines in the United States, which the company will retrofit with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system. Read More →

NEWS Apr 24, 2023 UK Government Outlines Actions to Decarbonize Aviation The Jet Zero council has met at Farnborough Airport to discuss how the UK government can decarbonize aviation by the year 2050. Read More →

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