The Art Of The Possible: UAE’s Etihad Airways Cut CO2 Emissions By 72% On A Recent Long-Haul Flight
A routine commercial long-haul flight scored an important aviation industry milestone last week when a Boeing 787 operated by Etihad Airways flew from London to Abu Dhabi on a fuel blend containing sustainable jet fuel. The plane’s carbon emissions were 72% below those of an equivalent flight in 2019.
Calling All AvGeeks, Join Us October 6 for an Aviation Watch Party
Join us at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6 for the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum panel “Working Toward Greener Skies” highlighting aviation industry efforts towards sustainable air travel. The free, virtual discussion will feature GE Aviation’s Mohamed Ali, Vice President of Engineering, to review the latest sustainability initiatives and the future of air travel.
Engineering Exec: GE Technologies at 'Inflection Point' as Industry Increases Environmental Commitments
Air Transport Action Group’s 2021 Global Sustainable Aviation Forum highlights work of aviation companies including GE Aviation to reduce environmental impact as commercial aviation recovers from COVID-19
Future Of Flight: These GE Engineers Are Finding Ways To Reduce Carbon Emissions
The transition to cleaner sources of energy is one place where GE is helping decarbonize the world and address climate change. Another area involves aviation.
Our Noble Cause: My Take on GE's 2020 Sustainability Report
As the leading provider of civil and military propulsion, GE Aviation has an inherent responsibility to help the aviation industry decarbonize. Rising to this challenge inspires our employees, serves our customers, and indeed, is good for our business.