Sustainability

Business and finance

AerCap and EgyptAir strengthen strategic partnership

09 May 2025

Aircraft leasing company AerCap and EgyptAir have deepened their partnership to support EgyptAir’s fleet modernisation and expansion strategy.

Air transport

Saudi Vision 2030 strengthens the country’s global standing in aviation

01 May 2025

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said in its 2024 Annual Report for Saudi Vision 2030 that the civil aviation sector has witnessed…

Air transport

Royal Air Maroc Cargo unveils its vision in the global cargo sector

22 April 2025

Royal Air Maroc Cargo has an ambitious vision for the future with a strategy built on global expansion, digital innovation, and sustainability.

Sustainability

Emirates joins the Aviation Circularity Consortium

07 April 2025

Emirates has joined the Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), along with SL Metals, with the aim to unlock the circular economy for aviation.

Sustainability

Emirates Group co-locates to world's largest solar-powered data centre

26 March 2025

The Emirates Group has joined forces with Moro Hub for co-location services at the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

Sustainability

SAF Registry to be operated by CADO

24 March 2025

IATA has established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry when…

Events

Aviation India 2025 announces supporting Association partners of India

11 March 2025

Times Aerospace Events will host the second Aviation India and South Asia Summit and Exhibition from 29-30 October 2025 at the JW Marriott, Aero City,…

Technology

SolitAir selects TrustFlight’s Centrik 5 to enhance operational efficiency

04 March 2025

SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated cargo-agnostic airline, has selected TrustFlight’s Safety, Quality, and Risk Management platform, Centrik 5.

Sustainability

RAM and Vivo Energy launch first Morocco-Europe flight with SAF

04 March 2025

Vivo Energy Morocco and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have launched the first flight connecting Morocco and Europe with sustainable fuel.

Airports

First SAF deal in KSA led by Red Sea Global

26 February 2025

Red Sea Global (RSG) has entered a deal to bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to the Kingdom for the first time.

ATM and regulatory

UAE bid for air taxi leadership hits new milestone

14 February 2025

If there was ever any doubt about the intention of the United Arab Emirates to establish clear leadership in the advanced air mobility sector and to…

Events

GISS 2025: Aviation transformation with unity

14 February 2025

Highlights of ICAO’s three-day event in Abu Dhabi included decarbonisation efforts and eVTOL demonstrations.

Events

ABU DHABI: Landmark ICAO symposium draws to a close in UAE

13 February 2025

The fourth edition of ICAO’s Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) drew to a close on Wednesday 12 February.

Events

ABU DHABI: UAE strengthens leadership in sustainable aviation at CAAF/3

12 February 2025

The UAE has reaffirmed its position as a global leader in aviation and sustainability, playing a key role in shaping international climate policies…

Events

ABU DHABI: Zambia invited to become a member of IAGA

12 February 2025

Zambia was officially invited to promote green aviation globally, and within African, by The International Association for Green Aviation (IAGA)…

Events

ABU DHABI: ICAO’s Finvest Hub drives sustainable aviation investment

12 February 2025

The ICAO Finvest Hub is a global platform designed to connect aviation stakeholders with investors, financial institutions, and policymakers to…

Sustainability

SAF One and Airbus sign MoU to promote SAF adoption in the UAE and globally

12 February 2025

SAF One Energy Management (SAF One), a developer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solutions, has signed and MoU with Airbus to collaborate on…

Events

ABU DHABI: LODD partners with Skyports to unveil vertiport concept for UAE

11 February 2025

Vertiport developer, Skyports, is collaborating with LODD, a UAE-based company specialising in AI-powered drone technology and autonomous aerial…

Events

ABU DHABI: ‘Sustainable Aviation Together’ says Boeing

11 February 2025

In the Middle East, Boeing sees the ‘huge benefits’ in using solar energy to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a process called…

Events

ABU DHABI: Lift Aircraft prepares to soar in the UAE

11 February 2025

US-based Lift Aircraft is on a mission to make flying accessible to everyone with its HEXA electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), which is on…

Events

ABU DHABI: Global ministers call for continued investment in aviation

10 February 2025

Aviation remains a critical lifeline for remote regions and a key driver of economic growth.

Events

ABU DHABI: ‘No Country Left Behind'

10 February 2025

Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the ICAO, said the UAE General Civil Aviation is leading the aviation sector towards net zero emissions –…

Events

ABU DHABI: Sustainability and Innovation take flight

10 February 2025

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), officially opened the fourth…

Events

Egypt and the UK strengthen aviation ties

04 February 2025

Dr. Sameh Elhefny, Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, has participated in a dialogue session titled “Shaping the Future of Egyptian Civil Aviation”…

Events

GCAA announces key partners for ICAO’s Global Implementation Symposium

04 February 2025

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced 33 key partners for the ICAO fourth Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2025), and…

Events

Gulf Air participates in Sustainability Forum Middle East

03 February 2025

Gulf Air Sponsors and Participates in the Third Edition of Sustainability Forum Middle East.

Technology

Jettainer and Oman Air Cargo extend partnership

03 February 2025

Oman Air Cargo has reaffirmed its cooperation with Jettainer, its Unit Load Device (ULD) management partner, on a long-term basis.

Events

Abu Dhabi to host ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium

27 January 2025

Abu Dhabi is set to host the 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025.

Events

ATM 2025 to address soaring growth within the aviation sector

07 January 2025

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 is set to welcome the world’s aviation industry to discuss the latest trends impacting the sector.

Airports

Indore Airport inaugurates Zero Waste Airport Project

24 December 2024

IndiGoReach, IndiGo's CSR initiative, has partnered with the Airports Authority of India and AAS Foundation, Indore, to launch the Zero Waste Airport…

Sustainability

Boeing recognises girls team from Ghana with Sustainable Innovation Award

16 December 2024

Boeing and JA Africa have recognised an all-girls team from Ghana with an Sustainable Innovation Award.

Sustainability

Jetex and Joby work together to advance sustainable air mobility

11 December 2024

Developers for electric air taxis Joby Aviation and executive aviation company Jetex have strategic partnership to redefine connectivity for Jetex…

Sustainability

IATA reports slow growth in SAF production

11 December 2024

IATA has released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that there is ‘disappointingly’ slow growth.

Events

Qatar Airways Group CEO leads discussions at Doha Forum 2024

09 December 2024

Qatar Airways Group chief executive officer, Mohammed Al-Meer, took part in this year’s Doha Forum, highlighting the airline’s commitment to…

Airports

Uganda Airlines launches Flight Path Sustainability Project

03 December 2024

Uganda Airlines has launched the Flight Path Sustainability Project, aimed at reducing bird strikes near Entebbe International Airport.

Air transport

Etihad records 45.3% improvement in passenger carbon intensity

28 November 2024

In 2023 Etihad Airways achieved a 45.3% improvement in passenger carbon intensity compared to its 2019 baseline.

Sustainability

F1 expands investment in SAF with new programme with Qatar Airways

28 November 2024

Formula 1 (F1) is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with global partner Qatar Airways.

Air transport

Etihad Cargo extends MoU with MoIAT

21 November 2024

Etihad Cargo has extended its MoU with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), offering preferential air cargo rates to In-Country…

Sustainability

ATM research reveals more must be done to meet sustainability goals

21 November 2024

A whitepaper produced for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) has highlighted the need to meet UN tourism-related…

Events

Pegasus wins CAPA Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year

06 November 2024

Pegasus has received the Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year Award at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia and Sustainability…

Events

Turkish Airlines receives three awards from APEX

01 November 2024

Turkish Airlines has been awarded the prestigious 'World Class' award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) for the fourth consecutive…

Sustainability

Saudia joins The Aviation Challenge to drive innovation and sustainability

30 October 2024

Saudia has successfully operated flight SV 215 from Jeddah to Amsterdam as part of The Aviation Challenge 2024.

Sustainability

flynas signs Cooperation Agreement with VCM to support Saudi's climate

28 October 2024

Flynas has signed an agreement with the Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM) to cooperate in the field of carbon offsetting, environmental…

Sustainability

Dnata adds 14 electric ground power units to Dubai fleet

11 October 2024

Dnata has added 14 new, 180kVA electric ground power units (GPU) to its ground support equipment fleet at Dubai International airport (DXB).

Sustainability

Riyadh Air and FII Institute join forces for global impact

07 October 2024

Riyadh Air has entered a strategic partnership with the FII Institute to drive positive changes and shape the future of sustainable development.

Airports

Dubai Airports to grow its solar footprint to cut its carbon footprint

04 October 2024

Dubai Airports is to collaborate with Etihad Clean Energy Development Company to launch the world's largest rooftop solar panel installation project…

Sustainability

Emirates launches large-scale solar energy project

03 October 2024

Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in…

Sustainability

Thrust Carbon joins IATA’s CO2 Connect emissions calculations

26 September 2024

IATA is expanding the distribution network for its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculations with Thrust Carbon.

Sustainability

IATA creates Matchmaker platform for airlines and SAF suppliers

25 September 2024

IATA will create the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker to link airlines and SAF suppliers.

Sustainability

Boeing and Nigeria to collaborate in advancing country’s aviation ecosystem

29 August 2024

Boeing and the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria signed an MoU to strengthen the West African country’s aviation…

Airports

Three Emirati women help shape sustainability future for Dubai Airports

28 August 2024

The operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC) said it is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing…

Sustainability

Riyadh Air introduces electric coach in commitment to sustainability

14 August 2024

Riyadh Air has introduced the Kingdom’s first 47 seat electric coach in commitment to sustainability.

Sustainability

Ethiopian Airlines signs SAF MoU with Satarem

04 August 2024

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed an MoU with Satarem America to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia.

Technology

Technology leaders call for expanding research on non-CO2 emissions

24 July 2024

The chief technology officers of Boeing, Airbus, Dassault, GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, RTX and Safran have called for government research programmes…

Sustainability

Airbus and Avolon to explore future of hydrogen aviation

24 July 2024

Airbus and Avolon will investigate how future hydrogen-powered aircraft could be financed and commercialised.

Sustainability

Rolls-Royce and TCS collaborate on hydrogen research

23 July 2024

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its partnership with Rolls-Royce to advance its sustainable initiatives.

Sustainability

Airbus and ACI World cooperate on the environmental impact of aviation

22 July 2024

Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World association have signed a cooperation agreement to help decarbonise aviation.

Sustainability

INJAZ Al-Arab and Boeing launch sustainable aviation course in Middle East

17 July 2024

INJAZ Al-Arab, a member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, has joined forces with Boeing to launch a course on aviation sustainability.

Sustainability

Oman Air reinforces sustainability goals with eco-friendly earphone

10 July 2024

Oman Air has redesigned the packaging for its Economy Class earphones, replacing single-use plastic PET foil with a recyclable Kraft paper envelope.…

Sustainability

IATA and ASF to develop standard cabin waste composition audit programme

04 July 2024

IATA is collaborating with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardised Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA) platform to be…

Sustainability

South Africa has vast potential in Sustainable Aviation Fuel production

04 July 2024

IATA has called on South Africa to mobilise its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of SAF.

Sustainability

India seeks balance on aviation growth and paying the sustainability price

01 July 2024

A clear takeaway from the sustainability panel at the inaugural Aviation India Summit 2024 in mid-June is that one of the fastest growing air…

Events

Flydubai receives “Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth” award

28 June 2024

Flydubai has received the “Outstanding Sector Leadership and Growth” award at the MEA Business Achievement Awards.

Sustainability

Turkish Airlines wins "Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline" award

27 June 2024

Turkish Airlines has been honoured with the “Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline” award by World Finance.

Sustainability

How Emirates pilots reduce fuel and emissions during operations

21 June 2024

Emirates has explained how its pilots reduce fuel and emissions during operations.

Sustainability

Locally produced SAF will boost emission reductions in Africa

20 June 2024

There are opportunities for Africa to cleaner SAF which will need to be indigenously produced to be truly sustainable. By Omar Ali Adib,…

General aviation

Mecca witnesses eVTOL trial

14 June 2024

A Saudi technology company and a Chinese eVTOL manufacturer have created history in Mecca with a successful trial of an unmanned air taxi in the Holy…

Sustainability

Emirates powers flights with SAF from Singapore

13 June 2024

Emirates has begun using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its fuel agreement with Neste on flights departing from Singapore Changi…

Events

Aviation INDIA 2024 kicks-off in Delhi

12 June 2024

Leaders from across the aviation sector are gathering in New Delhi for the inaugural Aviation India Summit and Exhibition, taking place June 12-13.

Sustainability

Emirates joins German aviation initiative for renewable energy, aireg

07 June 2024

Emirates has become the first international airline to join aireg, the Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany.

Sustainability

Turkish Airlines launches its sustainability brand “Tomorrow On-Board”

06 June 2024

Turkish Airlines launched its sustainability brand “Tomorrow On-Board” on June 5 - World Environment Day.

Business aviation

UAS honours its outstanding Global Partners at EBACE 2024

05 June 2024

UAS has announced the winners of its Outstanding Suppliers of the Year Awards at a ceremony during EBACE 2024 in Geneva.  

Technology

IATA launches advanced analytics solution to optimise fuel consumption

04 June 2024

IATA has launched IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution to optimise airline fuel consumption, using aggregated and anonymised flight and fuel…

Sustainability

IATA: SAF production to triple in 2024

03 June 2024

IATA predicts a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion litres (1.5 million tonnes) are on track.

Sustainability

UAS clients benefit from sustainable aviation solutions

29 May 2024

Global aviation solutions provider, UAS International Trip Support (UAS) and aviation sustainability solution leader, 4AIR, have entered a strategic…

Technology

Airbus UpNext launches technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft

24 May 2024

Airbus UpNext has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric…

Airports

ACI releases results of Green Airports Recognition

23 May 2024

Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East has announced the results of the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) 2024.

Sustainability

Top aerospace companies to evaluate 100% SAF compatibility

23 May 2024

Leading aerospace companies are collaborating to evaluate technical issues regarding the compatibility of 100% SAF with aircraft systems.

Sustainability

Embraer to cooperate in the development of aerospace ecosystem in Saudi

22 May 2024

Embraer is to help in the development of aerospace ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, along with The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development…

Sustainability

Victor advocates for wider adoption of its voluntary SAF system

22 May 2024

Victor, an on-demand jet charter platform, has announced its commitment to delivering its climate action strategy in the MENA region.

Sustainability

Turkish Airlines and UN Tourism to work on sustainable tourism

22 May 2024

Turkish Airlines and The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) to are to forge a strategic partnership for sustainable tourism.

Airports

Automatic aircraft taxiing and pilot assistance tested in electric truck

21 May 2024

Airbus UpNext has started testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an innovative electric truck.

Sustainability

Boeing ecoDemonstrator test technologies to improve cabin sustainability

17 May 2024

Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.

Air transport

D328ecoTM turboprop from Deutsche Aircraft is the reliable solution

16 May 2024

The vast and varied continent of Africa is witnessing a surge in the adoption of turboprop aircraft.   

Sustainability

Emirates begins operating with SAF at London Heathrow Airport

15 May 2024

Emirates has taken delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Shell Aviation at London Heathrow Airport. 

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce and Turkish Airlines celebrate ongoing strategic partnership

03 May 2024

Rolls-Royce and Turkish Airlines signed a joint statement at a ceremony held at the Turkish Airlines headquarters in Istanbul this week.

Sustainability

Emirates partners with Aviation Impact Accelerator

01 May 2024

Emirates has become an industrial partner of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), based at the University of Cambridge.

Sustainability

Honeywell Technology helping to produce SAF with lower cost and waste

29 April 2024

Honeywell said its hydrocracking technology can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass.

Sustainability

Royal Jordanian plants 1,000 Trees on Earth Day

25 April 2024

Royal Jordanian continues its environmental sustainability efforts by planting 1,000 trees in the Azraq Wetland Reserve on Earth Day.

Air transport

Trent Family Evolution

23 April 2024

Rolls-Royce is investing more than £1-billion in a programme to upgrade its Trent family of turbofan engines.

Sustainability

IATA Ground Handling Conference to focus on sustainable practices

18 April 2024

The 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of ground handling operations.

Sustainability

Boeing makes its largest purchase of blended SAF

17 April 2024

Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial…

Sustainability

IATA releases Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report

09 April 2024

IATA has released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report.

Airports

Emirates adds SAF on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

27 March 2024

Emirates has commenced the activation of its fuel agreement with Neste this month at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Sustainability

Riyadh Air joins the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative

26 March 2024

Riyadh Air has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Sustainability

IATA and Smart Freight Centre to work on CO2 emission calculations

13 March 2024

IATA and the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) will work to provide consistent and transparent CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo shipments.