The UK Government and Google have announced a £5m trial to look at how vapour trails, sometimes called ‘Contrails’ can be avoided in a bid to promote cleaner aviation. The trial will examine whether planes can avoid flying through weather that increases long-lasting vapour trails using data from the Met [read more]
Istanbul’s mega hub iGA Istanbul Airport has become the worlds first of its size to meet 100% of its electricity needs by solar power. This is possible due to the completion of a new solar power plant in Eskişehir which is one of the largest renewable investments in global aviation. [read more]
The UK Government has unveiled a new £219 million funding programme aimed at accelerating domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, with ministers hoping the investment will strengthen the country’s position as a global leader in low-carbon aviation while creating thousands of skilled jobs. The new Low Carbon Fuels Fund (LCFF), [read more]
Loganair (LM/LOG)has become the first UK regional airline to deploy OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe fuel efficiency platform, marking another milestone in the carrier’s long-term strategy to reduce emissions and improve operational performance. The Glasgow-based airline, which serves more than 70 routes across the UK and Europe, has confirmed that the software is [read more]
Researchers from Swansea University have played a key role in a landmark aviation achievement after a modern aero engine was successfully operated on 100% hydrogen fuel at full take-off power for the first time. The milestone marks the culmination of a four-year international programme led by Rolls-Royce and easyJet, aimed [read more]
UK carriers have delivered a standout performance in global airline efficiency rankings, with TUI Airways (BY/TOM) and Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) both featuring prominently in Cirium’s 2025 EmeraldSky Annual Review. The report, published by aviation analytics firm Cirium, ranks the world’s 100 largest airlines based on CO₂ emissions per available seat kilometre (ASK), highlighting how operational [read more]
Loganair (LM/LOG) has made aviation history by completing the first all-electric flight by a commercial airline across its network, marking a significant milestone for low-emission aviation in the UK. The airline partnered with BETA Technologies to operate the battery-powered ALIA CTOL on a flight between Glasgow and Dundee. The landmark service, which took place today (19th of [read more]
The UK aviation industry is set to receive a significant boost after the Government announced up to £43 million in funding for green aviation projects, aimed at accelerating decarbonisation while supporting airport expansion and highly skilled jobs. Unveiled today the investment will support research and development into zero-emission aircraft, clean [read more]
Airlines can slash their carbon footprint by more than a quarter without investing in new aircraft or alternative fuels—simply by rethinking how they configure their cabins, according to new analysis from aviation data specialist Cirium. Research from Cirium’s EmeraldSky platform shows that higher seating density can deliver reductions of over [read more]
The UK Government has unlocked £63 million in funding for the development of clean aviation fuels, supporting around 1,400 jobs. The money will be distributed across 17 UK companies in a bid to accelerate the development and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is seen as a key interim [read more]
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