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Istanbul Airport goes solar
The Eskişehir photovoltaic power plant will cover the entire electricity needs of the port from 2026, avoiding about 212,800 tons of CO₂ each year
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American and Google focus on SAF
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate Agreement Covers 35 Million Gallons Over Three Years and Supports Reducing Corporate Travel Emissions
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Emirates recycles in-flight plastic
The company enhances the circular economy program that transforms meal service items into new products reused on flights
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Lufthansa updates plans for more sustainable flights
With 14 certified climate projects, plus permanent CO₂ removal, and options to support SAF and technologies such as DACCS, the Group offers passengers new solutions to reduce the impact of travel
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easyJet and Schiphol use electric TaxiBot to reduce emissions on the ground
The system allows Airbus aircraft to move between gate and runway without firing the main engines, resulting in lower fuel consumption, noise and emissions during taxiing
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European airport sustainability experts in Bologna
Marconi hosted the 72nd meeting of ACI EUROPE's Environmental Strategy Committee, dedicated to decarbonization, climate resilience, SAF, circular economy and common strategies for more sustainable air transport
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ITA Airways recycles paper on board
On flights to and from Milan Linate to Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels, a project is underway with SEA and Comieco to separate and send for recycling paper packaging used during in-flight service
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ITA Airways launches Green Fare
The new Economy, Premium Economy and Business Green fares allow passengers to support certified climate projects and the adoption of sustainable SAF fuels on future flights
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Swiss invests in sustainable synthetic fuels
The company starts a collaboration with Metafuels to support the development of synthetic SAF fuels and promote lower-emission aviation
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Wizz Air focuses on a more sustainable fleet
With Airbus' 200th A320neo Family aircraft, a A321XLR, the airline is strengthening its path to more efficient and lower-emission aircraft
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Wizz Air: one year after the Net Zero roadmap
Twelve months after the launch of "Flying Towards Net Zero", the company presents the results of a passenger survey and takes stock of the fleet, SAF, communication and decarbonization of air transport
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easyJet and Rolls-Royce complete key hydrogen test
For the first time, a modern aircraft engine has reached maximum take-off power while running on 100% hydrogen: an important step in the search for solutions to reduce aviation emissions
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Wizz Air first in Europe for emission efficiency
The airline takes first place in Europe and second globally in the Cirium 2025 EmeraldSky Annual Review ranking, standing out for its low CO₂ emissions per available seat and one of the youngest fleets on the continent
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Latam reduces over 1 million tons of CO₂ per year
From ground operations and aerodynamic upholstery, lighter seats and reduced cabin weight: efficiency and innovation to cut fuel consumption and emissions without impacting the passenger experience
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Volotea accelerates on the use of SAF
In 2025, the company used more than 7 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel, exceeding 2% of total consumption and exceeding the industry average and current European targets
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Tainui Atea, the largest marine sanctuary on the planet is born in French Polynesia
Almost 5 million square kilometers of ocean under protection make the Islands of Tahiti an international model of sustainable tourism, marine conservation and enhancement of local communities
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The first test in Italy of the OLGA robot for monitoring biodiversity at Malpensa
Technology and artificial intelligence at the service of environmental protection: the robot of the European OLGA project for the monitoring of natural ecosystems tested at Milan Malpensa airport and in the Ticino Park
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Heathrow increases incentive for sustainable aviation fuel
Over £80 million for airlines to help close the cost gap between traditional kerosene and SAF, enabling the switch to cleaner fuels
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Aeroporti di Roma joins "M'illumino di meno"
For the National Energy Saving Day: reduced lighting for the Fountain of Terminal 3 and the "Piazza" of Terminal 1 of Fiumicino, as well as for the sign of the G.B. Pastine of Ciampino
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On board with less waste: Emirates catering becomes more sustainable
In Dubai, one of the world's largest biodigesters reduces waste and CO₂, improving the environmental impact of meals served in flight
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easyJet focuses on efficiency and sustainability
Sharklet on Airbus A320ceo by summer 2026 to reduce fuel consumption and emissions: the aircraft involved operate at major bases including Berlin, Lisbon, London Gatwick and Milan Malpensa
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Emirates' sustainable amenity kits
New designs for pouches made from bio materials, illustrations of endangered species, and Aveda products in the new Premium Economy and Economy amenity kits for long-haul flights
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The 4th Annual Congress of the PACTA Foundation in Rome
A discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition of air transport, to accompany the sector towards the achievement of Net Zero goals
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Swiss accelerates the use of sustainable fuels
Strategic partnership for the development of Synhelion's synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuels
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Avis and ITA Airways promote the culture of donation
A joint initiative to promote blood donation among passengers and employees, in line with the airline's sustainable commitment
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ITA Airways publishes the first sustainability report
The document illustrates the younger fleet (average age 6.6 years), 65% renewal with new generation aircraft and a 22.8% reduction in CO₂/RPK emissions compared to 2022
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Emirates and Enoc join forces to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Dubai
A new Memorandum of Understanding aims to create a local SAF supply chain to supply the Dubai hub and support the UAE's Net Zero goals
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Dubai Airport launches the world's first Sustainability Showcase
At the Dubai Airshow 2025, Dubai Airports with dnata, flydubai and over 30 partners presents the "full green" aircraft turnaround with more than 40 sustainable technologies
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From Munich Airport you fly to 184 destinations
Lufthansa flights to Riyadh, Johannesburg and São Paulo start again and new long-haul routes to Bangkok, Punta Cana, Sharjah and Hong Kong are added
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Free water at Italian airports
By the end of the year, there will be 22 airports associated with Assaeroporti with distributors to refill water bottles and bottles after security checks to reduce single-use plastic and promote sustainable mobility
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Emirates awarded at JFK for quietest flights
The airline is the only one to receive the Gold Tier recognition in New York Airport's Fly Quiet 2024 program, underlining its commitment to sustainable mobility
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Zurich Airport: Autonomous Shuttle Bus and Passenger Bus Powered by Solar Diesel
More sustainable transport solutions: In addition to the decarbonisation of buildings and infrastructure, the airport's net-zero strategy for 2040 is primarily focused on the electrification of its vehicle fleet
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Volotea achieves 2030 emissions reduction target
6 years ahead of schedule, the airline reduces direct CO₂ emissions per passenger-kilometre by 50% compared to 2012 for greater environmental sustainability