Delta Air Lines is moving aggressively to boost the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for its operations, forging a new multi-airport collaboration with Shell Aviation that is set to accelerate emissions reduction strategies across the US network.
Air Canada and Airbus are taking a significant step to decarbonize Canadian aviation through a new partnership aimed at scaling up domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The initiative signals major momentum in the sector’s goal to reduce lifecycle emissions.
Delta has joined Minnesota state and local leaders to mark the inauguration of a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility serving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), a significant milestone in efforts to decarbonize commercial aviation in the Upper Midwest.
Delta Air Lines Orders Airbus A330neo And A350 Aircraft, confirming a firm commitment for 31 next-generation widebody jets as part of its long-term international fleet strategy. The order consists of 16 Airbus A330-900 aircraft and 15 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening Delta’s widebody portfolio and reinforcing its strategic relationship with Airbus.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have deepened their commitment to environmental stewardship through a strategic partnership with Mountain Towns 2030 (MT2030), a nonprofit dedicated to helping mountain communities achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. These regions, often located at high altitudes and reliant on delicate ecosystems, face mounting risks from drought, wildfire activity, avalanches, and accelerating ecological change.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalized a firm order for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, transforming the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June into a confirmed purchase agreement. This new order brings the airline’s total A350 commitments to 60 aircraft, cementing its long-term strategy to expand into long-haul international operations and establish itself as a major global player.
Liquid Sun, a Finnish clean-tech company, has announced the launch of a pioneering electro Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) pilot project in cooperation with Finnair, ABB, Fortum, and Finavia. Scheduled to begin production in Autumn 2025 at a new facility in Espoo, the initiative represents Finland’s first attempt at producing aviation fuel directly from biogenic CO₂ emissions and renewable hydrogen.
Air France has marked a major milestone in its fleet modernization program with the delivery of its 46th Airbus A220-300, continuing its commitment to sustainability and efficiency in operations. The aircraft was delivered from Airbus’s Mirabel facility in Canada, and the delivery flight itself was powered by a certified 50% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), demonstrating the carrier’s…
Ireland has taken a pivotal step toward decarbonizing its aviation sector with the launch of its first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) policy roadmap, unveiled on August 21, 2025, by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien. The initiative represents a foundational national framework designed to guide the country’s transition toward lower-emission air travel while fostering a more sustainable aviation ecosystem.
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has posted a strong performance for the second quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of $143 million, representing a 36% year-over-year increase. The lessor also reported lease revenue of $678 million, up 3% from the same quarter last year, and operating cash flow of $464 million, up 4%.
