Green Scene

Plastic conversion plans for WFS

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 29/10/2019

Worldwide Flight Services has become the first major air cargo industry company to begin converting the majority of plastic products used in its cargo handling operations over to the BioNatur Plastics line of sustainable products manufactured by M&G Packaging.

Emirates in packaging initiative

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 29/10/2019

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has introduced a new packaging solution to further reduce waste across its food manufacturing operations.

Air BP champions SAF in Las Vegas

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 23/10/2019

At this year's NBAA-BACE exhibition, Air BP has been highlighting how solid waste from homes and businesses, such as packaging, paper, textiles, and food scraps that would otherwise go to landfill or incineration, can be converted into sustainable aviation fuel.

Vestergaard unveils new green GSE

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 14/10/2019

Vestergaard Company introduced a plug-in hybrid version of its iconic Elephant BETA de-icer as well as an electric chassis at the Inter Airport show in Munich last week.

Swissport commits to greener fleet

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 13/09/2019

Swissport, on the occasion of the publication of its latest Sustainability Report, has committed to further investment in environmentally friendly equipment.

Oslo airport taking electric buses

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 02/08/2019

Oslo airport is to take delivery of eight VDL articulated electric buses.

Fuels not fees: IATA advises government against “environmental” tax

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 14/06/2019

The International Air Transport Association has urged European governments considering a Dutch proposal for an EU-wide tax on airfares to listen to what their citizens want.

Air BP and Neste helping Swedavia

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 06/06/2019

Air BP and Neste continue to build on their successful collaboration in Sweden.

KLM commits to sustainable fuel

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 28/05/2019

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has committed itself for a ten year period to the development and purchase of 75,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually.

Rotterdam in green fuel venture

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 28/05/2019

Rotterdam The Hague Airport signed a collaboration agreement with a European consortium, led by EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft, allowing the consortium to study the production of sustainable kerosene obtained from CO2, water and electricity.