Air France-KLM launches its first long-haul flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel
3 years, 7 months ago

Air France-KLM launches its first long-haul flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Air France-KLM is set to launch the first long-haul flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel made in France. French legislation calls for airlines to use at least 1 per cent SAF by 2022 for all flights originating in France, ahead of the European goal to up this to 2 per cent by 2025 and 5 per cent by 2030, as part of the European Green Deal. Together with the renewal of our fleet, sustainable aviation fuels constitute our main lever in the medium-term for reducing our CO2 emissions per passenger/km by half by 2030. “Equally, we must support our companies and not let them fall by the wayside.” The domestic flight ban is part of a wider climate bill aimed at tackling France’s emissions, cutting them by 40 per cent of 1990 levels by 2030.

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Climate action: UK's Labour Party has made a blunder in greening aviation
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Climate action: UK's Labour Party has made a blunder in greening aviation

Live Mint  

Since winning the UK general election in July, the Labour government has taken some strong early steps to push forward climate action, such as introducing Great British Energy, a new publicly owned energy company, and scrapping the onshore wind ban. It may have just made its first environmental blunder., ministers approved London City Airport’s expansion plans, directly countering the recommendation …

KLM not achieving its own climate targets: Milieudefensie report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

KLM not achieving its own climate targets: Milieudefensie report

NL Times  

KLM is one of the few aviation companies with a climate plan, but the company’s CO2 emissions are not yet decreasing. According to the researchers, KLM’s strategy to allow more transfers via its home base at Schiphol Airport is difficult to reconcile with its climate goals. KLM says it shares the concerns about climate change and is, therefore, “investing billions …

Netherlands' climate targets at risk as EU blocks sustainable aviation fuels ambitions
1 year, 7 months ago

Netherlands' climate targets at risk as EU blocks sustainable aviation fuels ambitions

NL Times  

The Dutch government can’t oblige the aviation sector to use 14 percent sustainable aviation fuels by 2030, the European Commission determined. The setback puts the Netherlands’ climate targets at risk, Stefan Grebe of CE Delft told the Volkskrant. In 2019, the Dutch government, therefore, agreed with the aviation sector that its fuel consumption would consist of at least 14 percent …

European aviation sector fears emissions-reduction rules could clip its wings
1 year, 8 months ago

European aviation sector fears emissions-reduction rules could clip its wings

Firstpost  

The ‘Fit for 55’ package sets out an initial goal of reducing emissions by 55 per cent in 2030 compared with the 1990 level Paris, France: European airlines fear losing out to rivals based outside the EU that can ignore the bloc’s emissions-reduction rules to become carbon neutral by 2050. “The European airline industry has to live with the fact …

One of Europe’s busiest airports to be forced to cut flights due to planet-warming carbon pollution
1 year, 9 months ago

One of Europe’s busiest airports to be forced to cut flights due to planet-warming carbon pollution

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN — Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, is to be forced to limit the number of international flights and passengers it handles under the Dutch government’s plans to cut carbon emissions — a move that has triggered airline concerns. “The policy will help the …

KLM and Transavia to raise ticket prices to use more sustainable fuel
1 year, 11 months ago

KLM and Transavia to raise ticket prices to use more sustainable fuel

NL Times  

Airlines KLM and Transavia are increasing ticket prices by up to 12 euros this year to pay for the use of more sustainable fuel. The airlines took a first step in this direction early last year by blending half a percent of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for flights from Schiphol. KLM said it is taking this step voluntarily, along with its …

Air France-KLM books profit despite airport chaos; Staff shortages a long-term problem
2 years, 4 months ago

Air France-KLM books profit despite airport chaos; Staff shortages a long-term problem

NL Times  

Aviation group Air France-KLM made a profit for the first time since the coronavirus crisis. The consequences of the staff shortages in aviation will be felt for a long time, new KLM CEO Marjan Rintel said. In total, Air France-KLM achieved a turnover of 6.7 billion euros, compared to 2.8 billion euros a year earlier. The good results and a …

Airline KLM sued for ‘greenwashing’ adverts
2 years, 5 months ago

Airline KLM sued for ‘greenwashing’ adverts

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dutch airline KLM is being sued by campaigning groups for alleged “greenwashing” in its adverts. Campaigners …

Shell, Rolls-Royce and Airbus call for swifter movement on green jet fuel
3 years, 2 months ago

Shell, Rolls-Royce and Airbus call for swifter movement on green jet fuel

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Warren East chief executive of the aircraft engine maker, …

Air France-KLM reports huge Q2 loss, sees signs of recovery
3 years, 4 months ago

Air France-KLM reports huge Q2 loss, sees signs of recovery

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — French-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM said Friday that the “first signs of recovery are visible” in bookings amid easing pandemic travel restrictions as it reported a second-quarter net loss of nearly 1.5 billion euros. Air France-KLM’s fleet of planes carried just over 7 million passengers in the year’s second quarter, a rise of 477% compared to …

Air France-KLM reports €1.5 billion loss in second quarter
3 years, 4 months ago

Air France-KLM reports €1.5 billion loss in second quarter

NL Times  

Air France-KLM suffered a loss of 1.5 billion euros in the second quarter of 2021, about the same as in the first quarter. In 2020, Air France-KLM suffered a loss of over 7 billion euros. The Dutch cabinet gave KLM 3.4 billion euros, in the form of loans and guarantees. International trade association IATA recently said that the demand for …

Air France-KLM Flight Fuelled With Used Cooked Oil Highlights Aviation Industry's Sustainable Future
3 years, 7 months ago

Air France-KLM Flight Fuelled With Used Cooked Oil Highlights Aviation Industry's Sustainable Future

News 18  

For the first time, a long-haul flight from Paris to Montreal used Total’s sustainable fuel, which is partly made from used cooking oil. On May 18, 2021, Air France Flight 342 departed from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to Montreal, Canada with a new biofuel made in France from various waste products and used cooking oil. The goal behind this full-scale …

Air-France-KLM launches first long-haul flight with eco-fuel
3 years, 7 months ago

Air-France-KLM launches first long-haul flight with eco-fuel

Associated Press  

PARIS — Air France-KLM sent into the air Tuesday what the company called its first long-haul flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel - petroleum mixed with a synthetic jet fuel derived from waste cooking oils. We show that the biggest part of the solution lies in technological innovation.” Andrew Murphy of Brussels-based environmental advocacy group Transport and Environment said “it’s …

Air France - KLM losses mount as travel industry continues to struggle
3 years, 7 months ago

Air France - KLM losses mount as travel industry continues to struggle

NL Times  

Air France KLM suffered a net loss of 1.5 billion euros in the first quarter of this year. “A year into the COVID crisis, lockdown measures and travel restrictions in our home markets and around the world continue to strongly impact the Group’s activity,“ the company stated in a press release. Financial results at the group in the first quarter …

Air France-KLM Reports Whopping Loss of 2.6 Billion Euros in Q2 2020 Due to Covid-19 Disruption
4 years, 4 months ago

Air France-KLM Reports Whopping Loss of 2.6 Billion Euros in Q2 2020 Due to Covid-19 Disruption

News 18  

Air France-KLM on Thursday announced a second-quarter loss of 2.6 billion euros, thanks to grounded flights during the virus pandemic, adding that the twin airlines must "significantly reduce" the workforce. Group CEO Benjamin Smith said: "The second-quarter results demonstrate the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the activity of the Air France-KLM Group and of all airlines worldwide". "The …

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