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Japan Airlines just became the first Asian airline to run a fully in-house venture fund in Silicon Valley, betting big on technology that could transform air travel. The new JAL Innovation Fund II will invest in startups working on everything from sustainable aviation to breakthrough travel experiences.
Ghana has the potential to turn agricultural leftovers into clean jet fuel, helping aviation reach net-zero emissions by 2050. A new international study shows the West African nation's crop residues and existing infrastructure could launch a sustainable aviation fuel industry.
More than 10 million Valentine's Day flowers flew from Colombia to the U.S. this season with 75% lower emissions, proving that sustainable air cargo can work at scale. Three companies joined forces for their biggest green initiative yet, showing how partnerships can slash aviation's carbon footprint without sacrificing speed.
A Chilean forestry company is turning sawdust into jet fuel, partnering with local gas distributors and German engineers to create sustainable aviation fuel from forest waste and renewable hydrogen. The circular economy project could produce 300 tons of clean fuel annually starting in 2027.
LOT Polish Airlines just became the first carrier to show passengers exactly how much cleaner fuel cuts their flight's carbon footprint. The move brings real transparency to an industry working toward zero emissions by 2050.
Hong Kong's Towngas is transforming from a century-old gas company into a clean energy innovator, using AI to maintain pipes and producing green methanol from waste. The utility proves legacy companies can lead the charge toward zero-carbon futures.
A Korean research team has built a pilot plant that turns trash into jet fuel, producing 100 kilograms of sustainable aviation fuel every day from landfill gas. The breakthrough could help airlines slash carbon emissions while solving two problems at once: waste and pollution.
Aircraft giant Boeing is investing millions in a three-year partnership with Israel's top tech university to develop sustainable aviation fuel that could cut carbon emissions by up to 80%. The collaboration aims to make clean flying affordable and scalable for airlines worldwide.
India just certified its first sustainable aviation fuel made from used cooking oil, turning everyday kitchen waste into clean jet fuel. The breakthrough could help aviation reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Researchers just solved a major puzzle in biofuel production, finding a gentler way to extract energy from plants that saves money and captures power previously lost. The breakthrough could make sustainable aviation fuel and biodiesel cheaper and more efficient.
A major new partnership between Australia's advanced manufacturing hub and New Orleans will boost clean energy innovation across two continents. The three-year agreement targets breakthrough materials like carbon fiber and sustainable aviation fuel.
Singapore will become the world's first active airport to test revolutionary open fan aircraft engines that could slash aviation emissions. Changi or Seletar Airport will host real-world trials of technology that could transform how planes fly within a decade.
Boeing has teamed up with Israel's Technion Institute to develop sustainable aviation fuel that could cut carbon emissions by 80 percent. The groundbreaking collaboration aims to make clean jet fuel commercially viable using hydrogen and captured CO₂.
Nigeria's busiest airport just deployed 30 electric vehicles to slash emissions and modernize operations. The move positions the country as a leader in sustainable aviation across Africa.
Scientists just cracked a major bottleneck in creating sustainable jet fuel from plants, using robots and artificial intelligence to work up to 100 times faster than traditional methods. Two breakthrough studies show how automation could finally make flying green a reality.
Australian researchers have developed a system that converts industrial carbon dioxide into building blocks for sustainable jet fuel, potentially helping solve aviation's toughest climate challenge. The technology works with impure exhaust gases and could be industry-ready within six years.
Australian researchers have created a system that turns industrial carbon emissions into chemical building blocks for jet fuel, using less energy than existing methods. The technology is already being tested with industry partners and could reach commercial use within six years.
India's aviation sector is soaring from an elite luxury to the world's third-largest domestic market, with plans to more than double its airports in the next two decades. The transformation is making flying affordable for millions who never thought they'd take to the skies.
A Portuguese airline eliminated all single-use plastics from its flights, preventing 100 kilograms of plastic waste per long-haul journey. Seven years after their historic first plastic-free flight, Hi Fly proves sustainable aviation is possible without sacrificing passenger comfort.
A Houston company just cracked the code on turning landfill gas into clean jet fuel using light instead of fire. Their first commercial plant in Uruguay will cut aviation emissions by 90% while making fuel cheaper than the fossil version.