Sustainable Aviation Project

Rotterdam The Hague Airport accelerates sustainable fuel blending

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Shell and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) signed a long-term agreement to blend sustainable aviation fuel on all aircraft fuelled at the airport, starting in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Shell and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) signed a long-term agreement to blend sustainable aviation fuel on all aircraft fuelled at the airport, starting in 2024.
  • Using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is among the few measures currently available to reduce emissions from international aviation.
  • "It's fantastic to support Rotterdam The Hague Airport on decarbonising flights through the use of SAF," added Jan Toschka, President of Shell Aviation.
  • Thanks to this extra blending push, the 14% SAF target will be met at Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport accelerates sustainable fuel blending

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Shell and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) signed a long-term agreement to blend sustainable aviation fuel on all aircraft fuelled at the airport, starting in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Shell and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) signed a long-term agreement to blend sustainable aviation fuel on all aircraft fuelled at the airport, starting in 2024.
  • Using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is among the few measures currently available to reduce emissions from international aviation.
  • "It's fantastic to support Rotterdam The Hague Airport on decarbonising flights through the use of SAF," added Jan Toschka, President of Shell Aviation.
  • Thanks to this extra blending push, the 14% SAF target will be met at Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

LanzaTech plans announced for Wales’ first Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in Port Talbot

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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GUILDFORD, United Kingdom, April 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LanzaTech UK Ltd, a subsidiary of LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”) has announced plans for Wales’ first carbon recycling facilities in and around Port Talbot that would transform emissions into Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Key Points: 
  • GUILDFORD, United Kingdom, April 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LanzaTech UK Ltd, a subsidiary of LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”) has announced plans for Wales’ first carbon recycling facilities in and around Port Talbot that would transform emissions into Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
  • LanzaTech is initially seeking planning permission for a ground-breaking commercial scale Alcohol-to-Jet facility that would supply around 1% of the UK’s jet fuel needs.
  • The facility is expected to convert sustainable ethanol, via the LanzaJet™ Alcohol-to-Jet Process™, into sustainable aviation fuel which reduces the climate impact of flying by more than 70%.
  • Managing Director, said, “LanzaTech is thrilled to announce its plans to transform derelict land in Port Talbot into the site for Wales first sustainable aviation fuel production.

CubCrafters-Built Aircraft Successfully Lands on Helipad on Iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire – CubCrafters, in collaboration with Red Bull and extreme sports promotor XDubai, has achieved an unprecedented milestone in aviation by successfully landing a fixed wing Carbon Cub aircraft on the heliport of one of the world's most iconic buildings, the Burj Al Arab hotel, in Dubai, UAE.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire – CubCrafters, in collaboration with Red Bull and extreme sports promotor XDubai, has achieved an unprecedented milestone in aviation by successfully landing a fixed wing Carbon Cub aircraft on the heliport of one of the world's most iconic buildings, the Burj Al Arab hotel, in Dubai, UAE.
  • “All big moments start with little ideas powered by imagination and the desire to create something special,” stated Patrick Horgan, CubCrafters’ President & CEO.
  • They have a long history of innovation and industry leadership, relentless research and development, and an impeccable reputation for the quality of their aircraft.
  • The Carbon Cub was a great choice to start with, and we made it even better for this event."

Cassyni now Connects Academic Seminars to Grant and Funder Information

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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LONDON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cassyni is announcing the integration of Crossref Funder Registry data into its seminar records, enabling speakers and organisers to associate grants with their seminars. Once set, grant and funder information is displayed on the seminar record page, providing visibility to attendees and those watching the recordings. Additionally, the information is automatically synchronised with Crossref, meaning platforms such as ResearchFish — which are used by funders to record grant impact — can automatically ingest it, streamlining the reporting process for grant holders, and making it easier for them to meet their reporting obligations.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cassyni is announcing the integration of Crossref Funder Registry data into its seminar records, enabling speakers and organisers to associate grants with their seminars.
  • Once set, grant and funder information is displayed on the seminar record page, providing visibility to attendees and those watching the recordings.
  • Andrew Preston — Co-Founder at Cassyni said:
    "This new capability builds on our other features for integrating seminars into the scholarly ecosystem, such as DOIs for seminars and automatic reference extraction.
  • With Cassyni's open approach, it's now possible for anyone to browse seminars produced as a result of funding by any given funder, find what they're referencing, and more."

Cassyni now Connects Academic Seminars to Grant and Funder Information

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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LONDON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cassyni is announcing the integration of Crossref Funder Registry data into its seminar records, enabling speakers and organisers to associate grants with their seminars. Once set, grant and funder information is displayed on the seminar record page, providing visibility to attendees and those watching the recordings. Additionally, the information is automatically synchronised with Crossref, meaning platforms such as ResearchFish — which are used by funders to record grant impact — can automatically ingest it, streamlining the reporting process for grant holders, and making it easier for them to meet their reporting obligations.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cassyni is announcing the integration of Crossref Funder Registry data into its seminar records, enabling speakers and organisers to associate grants with their seminars.
  • Once set, grant and funder information is displayed on the seminar record page, providing visibility to attendees and those watching the recordings.
  • Andrew Preston — Co-Founder at Cassyni said:
    "This new capability builds on our other features for integrating seminars into the scholarly ecosystem, such as DOIs for seminars and automatic reference extraction.
  • With Cassyni's open approach, it's now possible for anyone to browse seminars produced as a result of funding by any given funder, find what they're referencing, and more."

NASA Issues Award for Greener, More Fuel-Efficient Airliner of Future

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Under a Funded Space Act Agreement, Boeing will work with NASA to build, test, and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft and validate technologies aimed at lowering emissions.

Key Points: 
  • Under a Funded Space Act Agreement, Boeing will work with NASA to build, test, and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft and validate technologies aimed at lowering emissions.
  • "Since the beginning, NASA has been with you when you fly.
  • And in doing so, NASA has made aviation more sustainable and dependable.
  • The Sustainable Flight Demonstrator builds on more than a decade of NASA, Boeing, and our industry partners' investments to help achieve these objectives."

Global Aviation Traffic to Reach Pre-pandemic Levels by June – Avolon 2023 Outlook

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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The aviation sector is set to thrive in 2023 with global traffic to reach pre-pandemic levels by June, according to a paper published today by international aircraft leasing company Avolon.

Key Points: 
  • The aviation sector is set to thrive in 2023 with global traffic to reach pre-pandemic levels by June, according to a paper published today by international aircraft leasing company Avolon.
  • Avolon’s 2023 Outlook: Climb to Cruise paper, available here reviews trends in the sector for airlines, manufacturers, and lessors.
  • “Aviation has demonstrated its resilience and is ready to thrive having come through a pandemic-driven two-thirds drop in traffic.
  • The volume of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) under offtake agreements doubles: Offtake agreements de-risk project financing by locking-in future revenues.

NASA to Announce Major Eco-Friendly Aviation Project Update

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Leadership will discuss the next step forward with the agency's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.

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  • Leadership will discuss the next step forward with the agency's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.
  • NASA aims to develop technology and designs for a new generation of lower-emission single-aisle airliners.
  • Through this project, NASA will fund the design, construction, and ground and flight testing for a large-scale demonstrator with an advanced airframe configuration.
  • The event will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .

WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism climate footprint data

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the climate footprint of the global Travel & Tourism sector.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC ) has today unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the climate footprint of the global Travel & Tourism sector.
  • The findings were launched today at the global tourism body's 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh by the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Sustainable Global Tourism Center.
  • Previous estimates have suggested that the global Travel & Tourism sector was responsible for up to 11% of all emissions.
  • The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC ) represents the global travel & tourism private sector.