Articles tagged with 'Environment and Sustainability' | Emirates

London, UK, 29 January 2024 – Emirates has become the first international airline to join The Solent Cluster, a UK initiative focused on low carbon investments established to reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households in the South …

First time drop-in SAF is used on an A380 with full compatibility across the aircraft’s existing systemCross industry collaboration brings in expertise from Airbus, Engine Alliance, Pratt & Whitney, ENOC, Neste and VirentLandmark flight was …

Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2023 – In the UAE Year of Sustainability, and at the 3rd ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) was held in Dubai, eight founding entities announced the launch of the “Air-CRAFT” initiative - a UAE based …

Dubai, UAE, 9 Nov 2023: Capturing both the spirit of innovation embedded in Emirates’ culture, and an ongoing environmental commitment to consuming responsibly, Emirates is launching a unique capsule collection of luggage, bags and accessories – all …

DUBAI, UAE 6 November 2023 – The first Emirates flights operating with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided by Shell Aviation have taken off from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Emirates’ flight EK 412 bound for Sydney on 24 October was …

DUBAI, UAE, 18 October 2023: Emirates and Neste have expanded their partnership by solidifying their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024 and 2025. The sustainable aviation fuel …

Dubai, UAE, 11 Oct 2023: Emirates Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long haul flights globally will be treated to new complimentary amenity kits, now onboard. The amenity kits have been designed in partnership with United for Wildlife, …

Dubai, UAE, 4 October 2023 – Visitors to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) can now enjoy an immersive introduction to the UAE’s indigenous flora and fauna, learn about the Reserve, its work to conserve this beautiful but fragile …

Dubai, UAE, 1 June 2023: Emirates is unveiling a new closed loop recycling initiative this month, where millions of onboard items such as plastic trays, bowls, snack and casserole dishes, will now be recycled in a local facility and remade into …

 - Biggest single commitment by an airline towards R&D for the future of     aviation. - US$ 200 million investment over 3 years to focus on projects in advanced fuel     and energy technologies that can …

Dubai, UAE, 26 April 2023 – Advancing its sustainability efforts, Emirates and dnata have joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary global initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advancement of the …

Dubai, UAE, 22 February 2023: Emirates has recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass over the course of 2022, by collecting discarded bottles onboard for repurposing. 500,000 kilograms is almost the same weight as a fully loaded …

Conducted in partnership with GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell, Neste and VirentFirst demonstration flight in Middle East and North Africa to be powered by 100% SAF in one of two engines DUBAI, UAE, 30 January 2023: Emirates has operated its …

 DUBAI, UAE, 23 January 2023: Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The objective of the ground testing and analysis is to …