January 26, 2021 | Boeing commits to ensuring its aircraft can fly on 100 per cent SAF by 2030 |
December 3, 2020 | New Zealand's Christchurch Airport first to be certified at ACI's higher transformation carbon accreditation level |
July 23, 2019 | Air New Zealand commits to doubling the number of in-flight single-use plastics it will remove this year |
May 8, 2019 | Air New Zealand purchases credits worth over $600,000 on behalf of its voluntary carbon offsetting programme |
October 9, 2018 | Government support for LanzaTech's low-carbon jet fuel could enable three UK plants by 2025, says Virgin Atlantic |
September 14, 2018 | LanzaTech's low-carbon jet fuel ready for take-off as Virgin Atlantic plans for first commercial flight in October |
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 23, 2018 | Virgin Atlantic removes Cambodian forest project from carbon offset portfolio as NGO and standards body clash over REDD+ |
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 |
June 24, 2016 | Behavioural economics can nudge pilots into boosting fuel and carbon efficiency, finds Virgin Atlantic study |
March 16, 2016 | Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia go in search of opportunities for locally-produced aviation biofuels |
June 26, 2015 | Virgin Atlantic's carbon emissions continue to decline as new aircraft make impact on fuel efficiency |
November 20, 2014 | Virgin Atlantic fleet renewal programme leads to a three per cent fall in carbon emissions during 2013 |
October 24, 2014 | HSBC provides funding for LanzaTech and Virgin venture to produce jet biofuel for flight demonstration |
August 8, 2014 | Honeywell UOP renewable jet fuel technology selected by Petrixo for large new Gulf biorefinery |
July 22, 2014 | Honeywell UOP renewable jet fuel technology selected by Petrixo for large new Gulf biorefinery |
June 30, 2014 | Boeing's new five-year environmental targets include zero growth in greenhouse gas emissions from facilities |
June 13, 2014 | Virgin Atlantic gets its sustainability message across to passengers with onboard animation video |
May 27, 2014 | Brazilian sustainable jet biofuel plans boosted by promise of a new generation of jatropha hybrid crops |
May 27, 2014 | Virgin Atlantic hails RSB certification of LanzaTech's Chinese venture to convert waste gases into sustainable jet fuels |
May 27, 2014 | Gulfstream flies in on advanced biofuels to make a green entrance at major aviation show |
May 27, 2014 | Colombia's first commercial biofuel flight uses camelina-based renewable jet fuel blend from Honeywell |
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 |
February 5, 2013 | Brazilian sustainable jet biofuel plans boosted by promise of a new generation of jatropha hybrid crops |
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 | United Airlines makes historic first US commercial biofuel flight using Solazyme's algae-derived Solajet |
July 5, 2012 | Virgin Atlantic partners with LanzaTech on 'breakthrough technology' to convert waste gases to jet biofuels |
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 |
May 4, 2012 | Honeywell enters Canadian flight programme to test a new biofeedstock and higher blends of its green jet fuel |
December 14, 2011 | Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand sign agreements with Australian company Licella to develop aviation biofuels |
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 |
November 7, 2011 | United Airlines makes historic first US commercial biofuel flight using Solazyme's algae-derived Solajet |
October 11, 2011 | Virgin Atlantic partners with LanzaTech on 'breakthrough technology' to convert waste gases to jet biofuels |
May 20, 2011 | Brazilian jet biofuel ventures blossom as jatropha 'field to wing' platform adds a new international R&D partner |
May 20, 2011 | Iberia and Aena launch microalgae project to investigate potential for aircraft and ground vehicle biofuels |
May 20, 2011 | Brazilian jet biofuel ventures blossom as jatropha 'field to wing' platform adds a new international R&D partner |
May 6, 2011 | Boeing’s South Carolina Dreamliner site strikes partnership deal to operate with fully renewable energy |
May 6, 2011 | Iberia and Aena launch microalgae project to investigate potential for aircraft and ground vehicle biofuels |
April 7, 2011 | Prior land use and improving crop yields key to jatropha jet fuel benefits in Latin America, finds Yale study |
April 7, 2011 | Prior land use and improving crop yields key to jatropha jet fuel benefits in Latin America, finds Yale study |
March 4, 2011 | Progress on alternative jet fuels "stunning", says aviation industry, but commercialization is now the major challenge |
March 4, 2011 | Brazilian airline TAM to conduct nationally-sourced jatropha jet biofuel demonstration flight |
March 4, 2011 | Abu Dhabi to host major research institution and demonstration project for sustainable aviation biofuels |
March 4, 2011 | UK Government to refer US airline legal challenge over the EU ETS to the European Court of Justice |
March 4, 2011 | Airbus and BA form consortium with Cranfield to explore feasibility of offshore algae for jet fuel production |
March 4, 2011 | Brazilian industry and airlines form alliance to develop sustainable aviation biofuels |
March 4, 2011 | Aerospace giant EADS enters into algae jet fuel research collaboration with Singapore's ICES |
March 4, 2011 | New Zealand airlines become the first in the world to operate under a mandatory national carbon ETS |
January 18, 2011 | Virgin America becomes launch customer for re-engined, fuel and carbon saving Airbus A320neo |
September 21, 2010 | Airbus and BA form consortium with Cranfield to explore feasibility of offshore algae for jet fuel production |
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 |
June 17, 2010 | EADS undertakes first aircraft flight powered by algae-derived biofuel and signs Brazilian production venture |
May 28, 2010 | Boeing announces major initiatives to develop, commercialize and fly sustainable jet biofuels in China |
May 20, 2010 | Brazilian industry and airlines form alliance to develop sustainable aviation biofuels |
May 5, 2010 | Brazilian airline TAM to conduct nationally-sourced jatropha jet biofuel demonstration flight |
February 4, 2010 | Aerospace giant EADS enters into algae jet fuel research collaboration with Singapore's ICES |
January 26, 2010 | UK Government to refer US airline legal challenge over the EU ETS to the European Court of Justice |
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 16, 2009 | Continental Airlines claims major success with its expanded inflight and terminal recycling programme |
November 5, 2009 | KLM to join the jet biofuel demonstration flight club this month using a camelina blended bio-kerosene |
October 26, 2009 | New code of practice on aircraft taxiing published to cut emissions and improve local air quality at UK airports |
October 9, 2009 | Aviation industry sustainable fuel consortium commissions Masdar study on halophytes |
July 29, 2009 | Two organizations and countless companies strive to bring the dream of algae biofuels to life |
July 13, 2009 | Algal Biomass Organization names Mary Rosenthal as its first Executive Director |
July 10, 2009 | Alaska Airlines carries out next-generation approach procedures at Seattle in Greener Skies initiative |
July 10, 2009 | NASA teams with Seambiotic on R&D programme to optimize algae growth for aviation fuel development |
June 19, 2009 | Research study shows that biofuel blends used in demonstration flights performed as effectively as jet fuel |
June 18, 2009 | Continental Airlines reports that the biofuel blend on its test flight performed better than traditional jet fuel |
May 28, 2009 | Air New Zealand claims findings from biofuel test flight show significant reductions in fuel burn and emissions |
May 20, 2009 | The pace of environmental progress has accelerated despite economic slowdown, claims Boeing chief |
May 5, 2009 | Life cycle study shows camelina-derived biojet fuel can reduce GHG emissions by up to 84 percent |
May 1, 2009 | Boeing and CFM target two percent fuel efficiency gains with upgraded Next-Generation 737 in 2011 |
May 1, 2009 | Sapphire Energy says it aims to deploy commercial-ready algae-based jet fuel in three years time |
April 8, 2009 | Poor management and over optimistic yield forecasts are causing jatropha to become the biofuel blunder crop |
March 11, 2009 | Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to collaborate with Boeing on technology research projects |
February 26, 2009 | Industry consortium launches new company to exploit the potential of jatropha as a jet biofuel |
February 19, 2009 | Boeing achieves ISO 14001 environmental certification for all its major manufacturing facilities |
February 17, 2009 | Airbus confirms that its first biofuel commercial aircraft test flight will not take place until 2010 |
February 16, 2009 | Morphing winglets under development promise fuel savings and reduced aircraft noise on landing |
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 7, 2009 | DARPA awards two contracts totalling $35 million for research into affordable military jet fuel from algae |
January 6, 2009 | Successful Air New Zealand jatropha biofuel test flight hailed as a commercial aviation milestone |
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 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 24, 2008 | UK Government to provide research and development funding for algae-based transport biofuels |
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 4, 2008 | ASU receives $3 million funding towards research and commercialization of algae-based jet biofuels |
August 27, 2008 | Air New Zealand and JAL to trial trans-Pacific flight planning initiatives to reduce fuel and emissions |
July 11, 2008 | Rolls-Royce and British Airways launch alternative fuel ground test programme and invite tenders |
July 11, 2008 | Boeing foresees increased global demand for replacement aircraft as airlines seek improved fuel efficiency |
June 23, 2008 | Air New Zealand, Continental and Virgin Atlantic join newly-formed algae trade association |
June 13, 2008 | Air New Zealand says tailored arrivals initiative at San Francisco has resulted in significant emissions savings |
June 5, 2008 | Association formed to harness the potential of algae to address global energy and environment issues |
June 5, 2008 | Air New Zealand confirms jatropha as its biofuel of choice for Boeing 747 test flight later this year |
May 21, 2008 | Boeing challenges college students to create green concepts for Chinese aircraft maintenance facility |
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 |
April 24, 2008 | Boeing and Airbus to collaborate on achieving air traffic management efficiency and environmental gains |
April 3, 2008 | PetroSun commences commercial operations on its algae-to-biofuels farm in Texas |
March 20, 2008 | Virgin's Branson attacks BA boss for having a lack of vision on biofuels |
March 18, 2008 | Locally-sourced algae lined up as probable biofuel for Air New Zealand test flight later this year |
March 14, 2008 | Continental Airlines partners with Boeing and GE for first US biofuel flight in 2009 |
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 7, 2008 | Airbus forecasts increased demand for new eco-efficient airliners to cope with continued passenger and freight growth |
February 4, 2008 | Airbus completes first commercial aircraft test flight using alternative fuel |
January 15, 2008 | Virgin Atlantic to fly first commercial biofuel flight in February |
January 8, 2008 | Passenger demand surges ahead as Boeing announces record commercial airplane orders for a single year |
December 4, 2007 | Continental Airlines partners with Sustainable Travel International to launch a carbon offsetting programme for passengers |
December 3, 2007 | Boeing bitten by UK advertising watchdog over CO2 claims in a national press ad for 747-8 Intercontinental |
November 23, 2007 | Expansion plans for London's Heathrow Airport - those in favour.... |
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 |