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Climate Protesters Block Flight Movements In Hamburg & Dusseldorf

Activists have glued themselves to taxiways, halting nearly all takeoffs and landings at the two airports.

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Can UK Airports Continue To Expand & Still Reach 'Net-Zero'?

UK government advisers recommend against the effort, while the country’s largest airport seems to be moving forward.

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By The Numbers: To What Extent Do Airplane Contrails Impact Climate Change?

Data proves them to be an issue, but it’s only a matter of time before a solution emerges.

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Does Climate Change Impact Aircraft Engine Efficiency?

Existing materials limit the maximum operating temperature of jet engines.

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Climate Activists Spray-Paint Private Jet At Sylt Airport

The protesters belonged to a group called The Last Generation.

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Will Rising Temperatures Impact Aircraft Takeoffs?

With less lift in higher temperatures, take-off runs could be longer, or payload restricted.

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Airfares Could Rise By 22% Due To Climate Change Challenges

Passengers could be the ones picking up the tab as airlines invest in green technologies.

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Will Climate Change Make Turbulence More Severe?

As the planet's weather changes, can we expect worse turbulence on our flights in the future?

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Etihad Signs Multi-Year Contrail Prevention And Carbon Credit Agreement

The new deal will see the airline implement SATAVIA's contrail management software in day-to-day operations to reduce its overall climate impact.

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Severe Weather Increasingly Restricting Sydney Airport To Single Runway

Climate change and strong winds are pushing all Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport air traffic onto one runway.

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Air Canada Invests In New Technology To Fight Climate Change

The Canadian flag carrier is investing $6.75 million into fighting climate change.

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Etihad Airways Is Adopting A Tree For Every Economy Passenger

Etihad plans to make every economy seat carbon-neutral.

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Alaska Airlines Partners With Microsoft To Make Fuel From Thin Air

A new effort to create jet fuel from water, carbon dioxide and renewable energy can fuel the future for Alaska Airlines.

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Severe Turbulence Will Increase Up To Three Times In The Next Decades

The wind shear of the jet streams will continue to increase as temperatures rise.

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100 Airports Under Water If Science-Based Emissions Targets Not Met

London City Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, and New York Newark will end up below sea levels if the Paris Agreement fails.

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CO2 Connect: Inside IATA's Carbon Emission Calculations Tool

You too can calculate your CO2 emissions from flying. Here's how.

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The FAA Could Mandate Enhanced Aircraft Efficiency

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration wants your comments about a new rule to reduce aviation emissions.

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Did New Zealand Break Climate Rules With Airline Subsidies?

The New Zealand Government is under fire for breaking climate rules when handing out freight subsidies, dragging Air New Zealand into the controversy.

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Charting The Future Of Aviation With Sustainable Aero Lab

Simple Flying chats to the co-founder of the leading startup accelerator about aviation's decarbonization journey.

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