July 23, 2019 | Air New Zealand commits to doubling the number of in-flight single-use plastics it will remove this year |
July 17, 2019 | Avinor to support new Norwegian sustainable aviation fuel pilot plant while Japan's ANA signs with LanzaTech |
July 12, 2019 | KLM calls on airlines to work closer together for a more sustainable future for aviation |
June 11, 2019 | KLM to support research by TU Delft on the Flying-V future long-distance aircraft concept |
May 28, 2019 | SkyNRG and KLM announce project to build Dutch 35 million gallon sustainable aviation fuel facility |
May 8, 2019 | Air New Zealand purchases credits worth over $600,000 on behalf of its voluntary carbon offsetting programme |
November 15, 2018 | Dutch aviation sector presents government with action plan to reduce gross emissions by 35 per cent by 2030 |
October 9, 2018 | Government support for LanzaTech's low-carbon jet fuel could enable three UK plants by 2025, says Virgin Atlantic |
September 21, 2018 | Japan Airlines invests $8 million in venture with US waste-to-jet fuel company Fulcrum |
September 14, 2018 | LanzaTech's low-carbon jet fuel ready for take-off as Virgin Atlantic plans for first commercial flight in October |
May 17, 2018 | Two new European projects get off the ground to investigate conversion of forestry residues to jet fuel |
May 14, 2018 | Virgin Atlantic makes gains on emissions reductions and fuel efficiency improvements as new aircraft join fleet |
April 26, 2018 | Air Canada, Red Rock and SkyNRG move forward on biofuel initiatives while Air New Zealand takes longer view |
February 27, 2018 | Projected sustainable aviation fuel uptake by 2025 could be doubled with government support, says IATA |
January 29, 2018 | Air Traffic Control the Netherlands joins KLM's Corporate Biofuel Programme |
January 23, 2018 | Virgin Atlantic removes Cambodian forest project from carbon offset portfolio as NGO and standards body clash over REDD+ |
November 7, 2017 | KLM signs agreement with Costa Rica to explore potential for sustainable biofuel flights from San Jose |
October 17, 2017 | Qantas and Virgin Australia agree to purchase renewable jet fuels from US companies |
September 19, 2017 | British Airways embarks on new sustainable jet fuel project as UK government announces RTFO incentive |
August 28, 2017 | UK government recommits to funding support for development of advanced aviation biofuels |
June 27, 2017 | Virgin Atlantic sees impressive gains in fuel efficiency and an 8% fall in emissions as a result of fleet changes |
March 22, 2017 | Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia attract international interest in developing homegrown jet biofuels |
July 27, 2016 | Virgin Atlantic records small decline in fuel efficiency as it awaits positive impact of new 787s and A350s |
July 1, 2016 | Six airlines singled out in latest NRDC survey as leaders in development of sustainably-sourced aviation biofuels |
June 24, 2016 | Behavioural economics can nudge pilots into boosting fuel and carbon efficiency, finds Virgin Atlantic study |
June 15, 2016 | Sufficient supply of high quality carbon credits and sustainable fuels to meet aviation CO2 goals, finds study |
April 6, 2016 | KLM Cityhopper to operate 80 flights from Oslo to Amsterdam using ITAKA-sourced camelina biofuel |
March 16, 2016 | Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia go in search of opportunities for locally-produced aviation biofuels |
December 17, 2015 | Japanese microalgae company Euglena plans new demo plant to produce jet biofuels for ANA |
August 4, 2015 | Fly Green Fund launched to help kick-start sustainable jet fuel market in Nordic region |
June 26, 2015 | Virgin Atlantic's carbon emissions continue to decline as new aircraft make impact on fuel efficiency |
May 27, 2015 | Airbus embarks on eco-partnership programme to help airline customers achieve environmental objectives |
April 24, 2015 | Air Transat, Germanwings and Cargolux look to improve their fuel efficiency programmes with Aviaso software |
February 10, 2015 | Airlines must use their market power to ensure biofuels meet the highest sustainability standards, says NRDC |
December 4, 2014 | Flight test by Boeing's ecoDemonstrator 787 marks first-ever use of green diesel as an aviation biofuel |
November 20, 2014 | Virgin Atlantic fleet renewal programme leads to a three per cent fall in carbon emissions during 2013 |
October 28, 2014 | Air France launches one-year sustainable development showcase project involving weekly biofuel flight |
October 24, 2014 | HSBC provides funding for LanzaTech and Virgin venture to produce jet biofuel for flight demonstration |
October 23, 2014 | ENGAGE and AMBER air navigation projects to save fuel and reduce emissions reach successful conclusions |
August 8, 2014 | Honeywell UOP renewable jet fuel technology selected by Petrixo for large new Gulf biorefinery |
August 8, 2014 | Japanese initiative launched to develop next-generation sustainable aviation biofuel sector by 2020 |
July 22, 2014 | Honeywell UOP renewable jet fuel technology selected by Petrixo for large new Gulf biorefinery |
July 15, 2014 | Japanese initiative launched to develop next-generation sustainable aviation biofuel sector by 2020 |
June 13, 2014 | Virgin Atlantic gets its sustainability message across to passengers with onboard animation video |
May 27, 2014 | Airlines must commit to using biofuels that have been certified to internationally recognised standards, says NRDC report |
May 27, 2014 | Colombia's first commercial biofuel flight uses camelina-based renewable jet fuel blend from Honeywell |
May 27, 2014 | Development of sustainable jet fuels moves towards next phase of new technology pathways and ramping up supply |
May 27, 2014 | KLM plans drive-down of jet biofuel price premium as it starts regular series of biofuel transatlantic flights |
May 27, 2014 | Airbus partners French aerospace, airline and fuel sectors with a view to creating a national jet biofuel industry |
May 27, 2014 | Virgin Atlantic hails RSB certification of LanzaTech's Chinese venture to convert waste gases into sustainable jet fuels |
May 27, 2014 | KLM and SkyNRG start new series of long-haul sustainable jet fuel flights to the Caribbean as part of ITAKA project |
May 27, 2014 | Gulfstream flies in on advanced biofuels to make a green entrance at major aviation show |
May 16, 2014 | KLM and SkyNRG start new series of long-haul sustainable jet fuel flights to the Caribbean as part of ITAKA project |
March 21, 2014 | Development of sustainable jet fuels moves towards next phase of new technology pathways and ramping up supply |
December 3, 2013 | Virgin Atlantic becomes the first airline to adopt a noise management strategy and reduction targets |
November 25, 2013 | Virgin Atlantic hails RSB certification of LanzaTech's Chinese venture to convert waste gases into sustainable jet fuels |
October 23, 2013 | Colombia's first commercial biofuel flight uses camelina-based renewable jet fuel blend from Honeywell |
October 18, 2013 | Virgin Atlantic expects extensive fleet upgrade programme to bring significant savings in carbon emissions |
June 25, 2013 | Air France joins Lufthansa and China Airlines in supporting high-altitude IAGOS climate monitoring project |
June 21, 2013 | Airbus partners French aerospace, airline and fuel sectors with a view to creating a national jet biofuel industry |
March 21, 2013 | Airlines must commit to using biofuels that have been certified to internationally recognised standards, says NRDC report |
March 18, 2013 | KLM plans drive-down of jet biofuel price premium as it starts regular series of biofuel transatlantic flights |
November 9, 2012 | Virgin Atlantic says 2020 carbon target on track as new aircraft and fuel efficiency measures deliver savings |
November 2, 2012 | Gulfstream flies in on advanced biofuels to make a green entrance at major aviation show |
July 5, 2012 | LanzaTech main beneficiary of $7.7 million FAA contract awards and ranking from new renewable jet fuel website |
July 5, 2012 | Honeywell enters Canadian flight programme to test a new biofeedstock and higher blends of its green jet fuel |
July 5, 2012 | KLM looks to used cooking oil to power a programme of 200 commercial biofuel flights from September |
July 5, 2012 | Amsterdam Schiphol and KLM start sustainable ground vehicle project using 100 per cent biodiesel |
July 5, 2012 | Air France and Airbus claim the world’s greenest flight after combining biofuel and ATM technologies |
July 5, 2012 | Boeing 787 delivery flight to ANA marks first use of biofuels on the new Dreamliner and also first across the Pacific |
July 5, 2012 | KLM biofuel flight to Rio takes off as innovative programme is launched to involve global corporations in aviation biofuels |
July 5, 2012 | A new era for aviation as KLM becomes first airline to operate a commercial flight using biofuels |
July 5, 2012 | Virgin Atlantic partners with LanzaTech on 'breakthrough technology' to convert waste gases to jet biofuels |
June 20, 2012 | KLM biofuel flight to Rio takes off as innovative programme is launched to involve global corporations in aviation biofuels |
May 4, 2012 | Honeywell enters Canadian flight programme to test a new biofeedstock and higher blends of its green jet fuel |
April 17, 2012 | Boeing 787 delivery flight to ANA marks first use of biofuels on the new Dreamliner and also first across the Pacific |
March 5, 2012 | Air France reports a 4 per cent fuel efficiency improvement following 2008 commitment on environmental impact |
December 14, 2011 | Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand sign agreements with Australian company Licella to develop aviation biofuels |
December 14, 2011 | US government formally declares its opposition to inclusion of its airlines into EU ETS and seeks exemption |
December 9, 2011 | Air New Zealand first to benefit from new Airbus and Boeing environmental and fuel-saving initiatives |
December 5, 2011 | LanzaTech main beneficiary of $7.7 million FAA contract awards and ranking from new renewable jet fuel website |
October 13, 2011 | Air France and Airbus claim the world’s greenest flight after combining biofuel and ATM technologies |
October 11, 2011 | Virgin Atlantic partners with LanzaTech on 'breakthrough technology' to convert waste gases to jet biofuels |
September 16, 2011 | Amsterdam Schiphol and KLM start sustainable ground vehicle project using 100 per cent biodiesel |
June 29, 2011 | A new era for aviation as KLM becomes first airline to operate a commercial flight using biofuels |
June 28, 2011 | KLM looks to used cooking oil to power a programme of 200 commercial biofuel flights from September |
June 27, 2011 | US government formally declares its opposition to inclusion of its airlines into EU ETS and seeks exemption |
March 4, 2011 | Progress on alternative jet fuels "stunning", says aviation industry, but commercialization is now the major challenge |
March 4, 2011 | Abu Dhabi to host major research institution and demonstration project for sustainable aviation biofuels |
March 4, 2011 | Brazilian airline TAM to conduct nationally-sourced jatropha jet biofuel demonstration flight |
March 4, 2011 | New Zealand airlines become the first in the world to operate under a mandatory national carbon ETS |
March 3, 2011 | Delay to certification of aviation jet biofuels may damage investor confidence, claims Lufthansa |
February 14, 2011 | Delay to certification of aviation jet biofuels may damage investor confidence, claims Lufthansa |
November 16, 2010 | ANA says bon voyage as its first green-liveried Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft takes off |
September 30, 2010 | Air France-KLM retain their air transport leadership role in Dow Jones Sustainability Index |
September 9, 2010 | Airbus and Air France to start A380 transatlantic green flight trials from New York within three months |
August 2, 2010 | Progress on alternative jet fuels "stunning", says aviation industry, but commercialization is now the major challenge |
July 2, 2010 | New Zealand airlines become the first in the world to operate under a mandatory national carbon ETS |
May 28, 2010 | Boeing announces major initiatives to develop, commercialize and fly sustainable jet biofuels in China |
May 21, 2010 | JAL achieves Eco-First recognition and pledges a 23 percent improvement in fuel efficiency |
May 5, 2010 | Brazilian airline TAM to conduct nationally-sourced jatropha jet biofuel demonstration flight |
April 9, 2010 | Air France and American Airlines fly first transatlantic green flights in next-generation trials |
January 18, 2010 | Abu Dhabi to host major research institution and demonstration project for sustainable aviation biofuels |
January 13, 2010 | Collaborative tool developed by Airways New Zealand delivers significant savings in emissions and costs |
December 4, 2009 | Algae jet fuel supplier Solazyme ranked the 'hottest' in annual poll of the world's top bioenergy companies |
November 23, 2009 | KLM 747 takes off on biofuel flight and announces SkyEnergy consortium to further develop biokerosene fuels |
November 16, 2009 | Air New Zealand launch customer for new 'Sharklet' wingtips for Airbus A320 narrowbody aircraft |
November 5, 2009 | KLM to join the jet biofuel demonstration flight club this month using a camelina blended bio-kerosene |
November 4, 2009 | ANA's 'e-flights' complete a month-long programme of in-flight environmental initiatives and promotion |
October 26, 2009 | New code of practice on aircraft taxiing published to cut emissions and improve local air quality at UK airports |
October 14, 2009 | Japan marks joining the ASPIRE partnership with a trans-Pacific emissions reduction demonstration flight |
October 9, 2009 | Aviation industry sustainable fuel consortium commissions Masdar study on halophytes |
September 22, 2009 | Airlines deliver proposals to the UN on behalf of the aviation industry to cut global aviation CO2 emissions |
August 24, 2009 | Japan Airlines wins World Savers Award in airline category by Condé Nast Traveler magazine |
August 4, 2009 | Japan Airlines and AirTran in a thirst for first as they launch wine and water PET recycling projects |
July 29, 2009 | Leading Middle East carriers step up their responsibilities towards environmental sustainability |
July 24, 2009 | WWF launch campaign to persuade businesses to cut the number of their flights by a fifth over five years |
July 21, 2009 | Air France-KLM continues to roll out environmental initiatives, says annual sustainable development report |
July 14, 2009 | Aviation industry sustainable fuels group adds five new airline members and announces halophytes research |
June 19, 2009 | Research study shows that biofuel blends used in demonstration flights performed as effectively as jet fuel |
June 12, 2009 | Australia calls for UNFCCC to sidestep ICAO and set emissions reduction targets for international aviation |
June 5, 2009 | Japan Airlines extends its User Preferred Route fuel and emission saving trials on flights to Australia |
May 28, 2009 | US and European cap and trade schemes could drive airlines to the brink, says US airline industry chief |
May 28, 2009 | Air New Zealand claims findings from biofuel test flight show significant reductions in fuel burn and emissions |
May 5, 2009 | Life cycle study shows camelina-derived biojet fuel can reduce GHG emissions by up to 84 percent |
February 17, 2009 | Airbus confirms that its first biofuel commercial aircraft test flight will not take place until 2010 |
February 12, 2009 | Major airlines say a global approach to aviation emissions must be included in a post-Kyoto climate deal |
January 30, 2009 | Japan Airlines demonstration flight concludes current series of alternative biofuel feedstocks testing |
January 8, 2009 | Continental test flight achieves a number of firsts, including the debut of algae as a jet engine fuel |
January 6, 2009 | Japan Airlines to launch voluntary carbon offset programme for its passengers in February |
January 6, 2009 | Successful Air New Zealand jatropha biofuel test flight hailed as a commercial aviation milestone |
December 19, 2008 | Aviation industry environmental body forecasts UK emissions from air traffic will fall to 2000 levels by 2050 |
December 18, 2008 | Alternative aviation jet fuels take a major step forward with agreement on a new standards specification |
December 16, 2008 | Japan Airlines announces that it too will conduct a demonstration biofuel flight in January, the first in Asia |
December 12, 2008 | Continental Airlines announces first-ever US biofuel flight will take place in early January |
December 11, 2008 | ANA and JAL Group to participate in voluntary trials of Japan's domestic Emissions Trading Scheme |
December 3, 2008 | Air New Zealand postpones biofuel flight following Airbus A320 loss off French coast |
November 17, 2008 | United Airlines becomes first US carrier to undertake fuel and emissions saving ASPIRE flight |
November 14, 2008 | Environment is the new imperative, aviation industry delegates to air navigation conference are told |
November 13, 2008 | Jatropha-based biofuel cleared for take-off on Air New Zealand test flight early next month |
November 6, 2008 | Jatropha-based jet biofuel in final tests at Rolls-Royce before Air New Zealand test flight in December |
October 31, 2008 | Biofuels will be in commercial aviation use within three to five years, believes Boeing |
October 17, 2008 | WWF taken to task over its $64,950 per person, 36,800-mile luxury private jet tourist expedition |
September 28, 2008 | Airlines must take a more positive approach to the environmental debate, says European Commission official |
September 25, 2008 | Industry, airlines and environmental organizations join forces to form sustainable aviation fuels group |
September 22, 2008 | Ensyn and UOP form joint venture to develop second-generation biomass technology for green jet fuel |
September 18, 2008 | Air New Zealand unveils two initiatives that will reduce annual emissions by over 20,000 tonnes |
September 12, 2008 | Solazyme claims world first in race to produce algae-based jet fuel that meets the ASTM standard |
September 12, 2008 | Air New Zealand's ASPIRE 1 takes off in pursuit of fuel and emissions savings across the Pacific |
September 11, 2008 | Air France plans to enter high-speed rail venture with Veolia on routes to London and Amsterdam |
September 5, 2008 | Air France KLM achieves Super Sector Leader status by both Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes |
September 4, 2008 | EU States likely to face legal action from the US over ETS regardless of who wins presidential election, says ATA |
August 27, 2008 | Air New Zealand and JAL to trial trans-Pacific flight planning initiatives to reduce fuel and emissions |
July 11, 2008 | Air France KLM identifies five key sustainability issues as it publishes its 2007-8 CSR report |
July 11, 2008 | Rolls-Royce and British Airways launch alternative fuel ground test programme and invite tenders |
June 24, 2008 | Japan Airlines becomes first Asian airline to announce plans for second generation biofuel flight |
June 23, 2008 | Air New Zealand, Continental and Virgin Atlantic join newly-formed algae trade association |
June 20, 2008 | European airline and airport chiefs call for responsible policies on ATM and emissions trading |
June 13, 2008 | Air New Zealand says tailored arrivals initiative at San Francisco has resulted in significant emissions savings |
June 11, 2008 | Air France chief says current proposals for EU ETS will cause "useless turmoil" for airlines |
June 6, 2008 | Faced with ever-rising oil prices, European airlines vent their anger at environment MEPs |
June 5, 2008 | Air New Zealand confirms jatropha as its biofuel of choice for Boeing 747 test flight later this year |
May 23, 2008 | Japan's ANA claims to be the first airline to set its own CO2 emissions targets |
May 16, 2008 | Airbus forms partnership to develop sustainable second-generation commercial aviation biofuels |
April 25, 2008 | More cooperation and better communication is the theme at aviation industry summit on environment |
March 18, 2008 | Locally-sourced algae lined up as probable biofuel for Air New Zealand test flight later this year |
March 14, 2008 | SAS Group sets 20 per cent emissions reduction target by 2020 compared with 2007 |
March 7, 2008 | Virgin Atlantic's Richard Branson announces two new environmental partnerships |
February 24, 2008 | Biofuelled Virgin Boeing 747 takes to the skies on pioneering first flight |
February 24, 2008 | Biofuelled Virgin Boeing 747 takes to the skies on pioneering first flight |
February 13, 2008 | Aviation biofuels could be in commercial use within seven years, says Boeing |
February 4, 2008 | Airbus completes first commercial aircraft test flight using alternative fuel |
February 1, 2008 | Air France pledges to invest 2 billion euros annually to reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions and aircraft noise |
January 17, 2008 | North American airlines urged to steer clear of highly polluting new fuel types |
January 15, 2008 | Virgin Atlantic to fly first commercial biofuel flight in February |
November 23, 2007 | Expansion plans for London's Heathrow Airport - those in favour.... |
November 14, 2007 | Mixed response from environmental groups to European Parliament vote on aviation emissions |
November 13, 2007 | IATA appoints former WWF COO to raise the profile of its environment programme |
November 7, 2007 | Virgin Atlantic launches first ever onboard carbon offset scheme for passengers |
November 1, 2007 | Virgin Atlantic to conduct biofuel demo flight in early 2008 |