Focus on Aviation
At aviation meeting, ESG takes backseat to jet shortages
Dublin's air finance summit sidestepped sustainability amid parts shortages, stoking fears of “ESG fatigue” in aviation.
Projected air travel growth runs counter to climate goals, study says
The airline industry, which accounts for about 2.5 per cent of global carbon emissions, has vowed to use more sustainable aviation fuel.
Five ways to make aviation more sustainable right now
Aviation, though only 2.5 per cent of emissions, demands urgent sustainable steps to curb growth and meet net-zero goals.
Honeywell, NXP Semiconductors expand partnership to develop aviation technology
Honeywell and NXP partner to enhance AI-driven avionics, advancing autonomous flying and urban eVTOL technology.
China seeks to bolster ports and aviation hubs in western regions
China's Politburo last year urged 'new urbanization' in Western China, including efforts to bolster energy resources.
UK’s lower-carbon jet fuel mandate comes into force
UK's SAF mandate starts Jan 1, 2025, requiring two per cent sustainable jet fuel, rising to 10 per cent by 2030 and 22...
German air taxi start-up Volocopter files for insolvency
Air taxi start-up Volocopter GmbH filed for insolvency proceedings on Monday, citing its inability to raise new funds to maintain regular operations.
Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup Lilium
A German flying taxi startup was Tuesday saved from collapse after a consortium of investors swooped in at the 11th hour to take...
Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk
Union representing striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver warns diverting the fuel around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard.
