British Airways Fights Emissions with New Aircraft, Tugs, Fuel
The aviation industry is a heavy hitter when it comes to CO2 emissions, but airlines are making progress. British Airways is the most recent to
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International Shipping Industry Leaders Call for a Maritime Energy Shift
A group of around 200 international shipping industry leaders plan to join forces at the UN Convention on Climate Change in Bonn this November. Their goal is to develop business-focused strategies that encourage quick decarbonization and substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions. “Many in the industry do not believe that sufficient ... Read more »
Helsinki Airport Goes Carbon Neutral
Finland’s Helsinki airport has announced that, through extensive efficiency improvements, it has become carbon neutral. The airport began its path towards carbon neutrality by using renewable diesel fuel in vehicles operating at the airport. The buses traveling between the terminal and aircraft are fueled by biodiesel produced entirely from waste and ... Read more »
Virgin Atlantic Drops CO2 Emissions 22% in 9 Years
Virgin Atlantic successfully dropped its CO2 emissions from more than 5.2 metric tons to slightly over 4 metric tons from a series of carbon savings initiatives including purchase of a multi-billion dollar fleet investment in Boeing 787 aircraft, single-engine taxiing, real-time weather technology to optimize flight planning, and rigorous weight management ... Read more »
Airlines Say Biofuels Can Drive Business Results (and Airports Can Help)
(Pictured: SAFUG members) Singapore Airlines made news last week with its announcement of “green package” flights on its non-stop San Francisco-Singapore route, powered by sustainable biofuels produced from used cooking oils and conventional jet fuel. Other airlines have committed to advancing and commercializing sustainable aviation biofuels, as well – most airlines ... Read more »
Singapore Air’s 1st ‘Green’ Flight Takes Off; Supplier to Develop Biofuel Supply Chain
In a bid to adopt more efficient and sustainable processes, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has begun operating what it calls “green package” flights on its non-stop San Francisco-Singapore route, powered by sustainable biofuels produced from used cooking oils and conventional jet fuel. The flights – the first of which took off ... Read more »
Biofuels Cut Jet Engine Emissions, NASA Study Says
Commercial airlines can significantly reduce pollution by using biofuels, according to a NASA study that found biofuel-powered jet engines reduces particle emissions in their exhaust by as much as 50 to 70 percent.
Wind Propulsion Technology Could Reduce Shipping Fuel Costs 10%
In a project that could help major corporations reducing shipping fuel costs and emissions, Shell, Maersk Tankers, Norsepower and the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) are collaborating to test wind-powered technology on a product tanker vessel.
Lockheed Martin’s Hybrid Aircraft Trying to Land Global Markets
Straightline Aviation Ltd, operators of Lockheed Martin's revolutionary new Hybrid aircraft, is specifically targeting the Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets, the company announced.
Heathrow Airport Targets Zero Carbon, Zero Waste by 2050
London’s Heathrow airport has launched a sustainability strategy that, among other targets, includes using 100 percent renewable energy by April and operating a zero-carbon, zero-waste airport by 2050.
HP Pledges 25% Emissions Reduction by 2025
The IT giant says it will reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions through a three-phase approach.
Advanced Biofuel Production to Double by 2022
Advanced biofuels can help corporate ground and air fleets reduce transportation emissions. But producing these low-carbon fuels at commercial scale and in a way that is cost competitive has been a challenge to widespread adoption.