Category Airline, Technology, Organisations & Operators,

Aviation’s European carbon footprint grew by 16% during 2023

Mabrian, a leading company in tourism intelligence, has shared the results of a new study on the impact of aviation on the carbon footprint and tourism sustainability of European destinations in 2023, during its participation in a virtual session organized by UN Tourism and the European Travel Commission (ETC) on measuring the carbon footprint of the tourism sector.

British Airways Pioneers Green Ground Operations with Heathrow Investment

British Airways is leading the charge towards sustainable aviation with a multi-million-pound investment program to revamp its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport. Over 90% of the airline’s vehicles and ground equipment at Heathrow now boast zero emissions, hybrid, or operate on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel, thanks to initiatives such as replacing diesel passenger aircraft steps with electric versions and introducing electric baggage tugs.

RIYADH AIR ELEVATES PLANNING EFFICIENCY THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SABRE

Riyadh Air, the new national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that’s shaping the future of flying, announces a fundamental collaboration with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry.

United Adds New Corporate Partners to Sustainable Flight Fund That Now Exceeds $200 Million

Aircastle, Air New Zealand, Embraer, Google, HIS, Natixis CIB, Safran, and Technip Energies are now part of first-of-its-kind effort to reduce emissions and drive production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by providing startups with both financial and strategic capital

AirAsia MOVE Launches MOVETIX, a Revolutionary Ticketing Platform for Global Events and Activities

AirAsia MOVE, Asia’s premier travel booking app, has partnered with Coras, a leading global ticket distribution platform, to introduce MOVETIX, an innovative ticketing platform available within the AirAsia MOVE app. MOVETIX offers access to over 10,000 global events and activities, seamlessly integrated with flights, hotels, and rides, all in one convenient application.

Cathay Cargo Terminal Launches eSRF, Pioneering Digital Import Collection in Hong Kong

Cathay Cargo Terminal has introduced Electronic Shipment Release Forms (eSRF), becoming the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to offer end-to-end digitalized import collection. Leveraging Airport Authority Hong Kong’s (AAHK) HKIA Cargo Data Platform, the eSRF feature streamlines the import collection process, enhancing efficiency, flexibility for freight forwarders, and security compared to paper-based processes.