With the latest results from the IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis (FEGA), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reemphasised that every drop of fuel counts in the aviation industry’s goal to achieve nett zero carbon emissions by 2050. LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) is one of the airlines participating in the FEGA, which discovered an opportunity to…
SAUDIA is working towards minimizing emissions and promoting sustainable flying
In an effort to improve its environmental performance and promote sustainable flying, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), has been investing in a variety of sustainability projects and new environmentally friendly initiatives that aims at minimizing emissions and promoting the future of sustainable flying. Green Points Program: SAUDIA was first in the world to implement Green Points, a…
“By 2030, our future ship aims to have zero greenhouse gas emissions”: Gastinel
Hervé Gastinel, CEO of PONANT shares that by 2030, their future ship aims to have zero greenhouse gas emissions when sailing, manoeuvring, in port or at anchor. Her carbon footprint will be reduced throughout her life cycle. Continuing to pioneer in maritime innovation, PONANT has committed to a uniquely designed transoceanic ship, supporting the evolution…
Sabre adds sustainability data to flight searches using Google’s CO2 emissions model
Sabre Corporation announces a significant milestone in its focus on sustainability by integrating carbon emissions data into its point-of-sale tools for corporations and travel agencies. As part of Sabre’s and Google’s long-term partnership Sabre has integrated Google’s Travel Impact Model (TIM) to display the carbon footprint of flights on its systems, thereby empowering travelers to make…
IATA and ATPCO Partner for Flight Emissions Data Calculations and Distribution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ATPCO have announced a partnership which will see ATPCO use IATA’s CO2 Connect data in its Routehappy API offering later this year. Routehappy is an API that helps airlines and sales channels to convey expected “Amenities” of the onboard experience, including seat pitch and type, Wi-Fi, power, entertainment,…
WTTC: Agree an emissions reduction target for global aviation
Attending the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on all governments to urgently agree an emissions reduction target for global aviation. ICAO’s 41st Assembly will see 193 countries gather for talks on the future of aviation. WTTC is urging all Member States to support the…
