#Sustainability20: Study says only 10 airlines have serious plans to transition to green fuels & more
Weekly Roundup - 06/12/24
Each Friday, we publish a round-up of the 20 most important stories on sustainable aviation. You can see previous editions of #Sustainability20 here.
Industry Updates
A new study has revealed that only ten airlines among seventy-seven major ones are making noteworthy efforts to transition to sustainable aviation fuels, whilst oil companies show minimal investment.
Eurocontrol and ACI Europe have released guidance on aviation climate adaptation, addressing weather-related disruptions and infrastructure resilience.
The ICAO celebrated its eightieth anniversary of the global aviation agreement, facing fresh challenges in managing traffic growth and environmental concerns.
CLIMATE WATCH: ‘Climate bomb’ warning over $200bn wave of new gas projects - The Guardian
New gas projects could release emissions equivalent to global coal plants, as a £200 billion investment threatens climate targets through methane leaks.
Infrastructure and operational efficiencies
Munich Airport has advanced towards net-zero emissions through battery-operated ground power units, targeting ninety percent carbon reduction by 2035.
Uganda Airlines has launched its Flight Path Sustainability Project to reduce bird strikes by forty percent through waste management near Entebbe International Airport.
Japan Airlines has invested in Heirloom Carbon Technologies for direct air capture, enhancing its strategy towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Enilive and easyJet sign two agreements for supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Italy - ENI
Enilive has partnered with easyJet to supply sustainable aviation fuel at Milan Malpensa Airport, signing an agreement for additional supply across Italian airports.
Formula 1 has expanded its sustainable aviation fuel investment through a Qatar Airways partnership, aiming to reduce emissions by eight thousand tonnes.
BPCL plans India’s first sustainable aviation fuel facility by 2027, supporting national clean energy transition whilst creating green employment opportunities.
California has partnered with major airlines to increase sustainable aviation fuel usage to two hundred million gallons by 2035.
Jackson Square Aviation has collaborated with Future Energy Global to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production through combined investment strategies.
Saudi Aramco, TotalEnergies and SIRC have evaluated a sustainable aviation fuel plant in Saudi Arabia’s eastern province.
New technology: Electric and Hydrogen
A Chinese trade group has forecast over 100,000 autonomous aircraft operating by 2030, whilst AutoFlight has demonstrated successful flight testing in Japan.
Aura Aero completed the maiden flight of its electric Integral E aircraft in Toulouse, advancing development towards a hybrid-electric regional airliner.
AutoFlight demonstrated its electric vertical takeoff aircraft in Japan’s Okayama Prefecture, supporting regional transportation development.
Stralis has advanced hydrogen-electric aircraft development in Brisbane, planning the Southern Hemisphere’s first piloted flight whilst securing significant orders.
Skyborne Technology has established a joint venture to enhance drone manufacturing capabilities in Florida, creating specialised employment opportunities.
Archer Aviation showcased its mixed-reality flight training device for electric aircraft, targeting certification for military and commercial applications.
Eve Air Mobility has secured £35 million funding from Brazil’s development bank for electric aircraft development and certification.
ZeroAvia has received the USPTO Patents for Humanity award for hydrogen aviation innovations, having filed 217 patent applications advancing clean flight technology.