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we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · 20d

In case you missed it...

Last week, the Emerging Leaders in Sustainable Aviation (ELSA) network was launched at the @icao.int Innovation Fair, surrounded by industry peers and supporters.

Watch some of the highlights from the launch below.

Want to join ELSA? Go to: www.elsa-network.org

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we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · 23d

Today is #WorldTourismDay! Did you know that 58% of all intl tourists travel to their destinations by air? Without the connectivity provided by flight, many countries that rely on a steady inflow of tourists would not be able to enjoy their present levels of economic growth.
#AviationBenefits

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · 25d

The global aviation industry is aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and analysis shows that the global air transport industry plays a role in supporting most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – some examples ⬇️

#AviationBenefits

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · 26d

The 42nd @icao.int Assembly is underway in #Montréal. 🇺🇳 🇨🇦

With strong industry support, #ICAO has already helped unite governments behind the common goal of net zero carbon emissions with key initiatives:

#ICAOAssembly #A42 #ICAO42

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · 27d

ATAG is joining the International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition (#IACAC)

2050 is just 25 years away, and the next 5 years will be critical to set the right policy foundations for net zero aviation. @icao.int provides the building blocks, but national action is essential.

ataglink.org/3W53fIQ

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we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · 27d

The Emerging Leaders in Sustainable Aviation (ELSA) is live! ELSA will serve as a platform for a global community of young professionals who want to shape the #future of #aviation and help the industry reach #netzero carbon emissions by 2050 and beyond.

➡️ Learn more:
www.elsa-network.org

The economic impact of aviation and the future of air transport

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Sep 18

Next week, the 42nd @icao.int Assembly will kick off in #Montréal.

Read the latest blog of ATAG's Exec Director on why collaboration is the make-or-break factor for aviation’s climate transition:

ataglink.org/3K8hSbM

#ICAOA42 #ICAOAssembly

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we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Sep 15

What will the future of aviation look like? Don't miss the next webinar on "The economic impact of aviation and the future of air transport" by ENAC Alumni & ATAG. Join us this Wednesday at 6:30pm CEST.

Register now: www.alumni.enac.fr/en/agenda/th...

ENAC Alumni will have the pleasure to welcome exceptional panelists to explore the pivotal role of aviation in global economic development:Haldane Dodd, Executive Director at the Air Transport Action ...

www.alumni.enac.fr

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Sep 12

Today’s United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation reminds us of the role of aviation in powering economic development across the Global South. 🌏

Routes from Asia-Pacific and Africa to the Middle East saw growth of more than 40%!

Want to learn more? Go to: www.aviationbenefits.org

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Sep 10

#MemberSpotlight: ATR has been selected by the EU's Clean Aviation programme to lead two low-emission projects.

ATR will be the first manufacturer worldwide to fly a hybrid-electric regional aircraft by 2030, using an ATR 72-600 flying test bed.

➡️ Learn more: ataglink.org/41ME7Kt

Photo: ATR

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Sep 9

✈️ The future of aviation is being reshaped by the sector's goal to reach #netzero carbon emissions by 2050. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) lies at the heart of this process.

In this video, ATAG's Executive Director shares how SAF is accelerating the industry’s decarbonisation.

#SAF #NetZero

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Sep 4

Don’t miss the next webinar on 17 September 2025 about the future of flight: innovation, the aviation workforce of tomorrow and air transport’s #netzero transition.

Register now: www.alumni.enac.fr/en/agenda/th...

The economic impact of aviation and the future of air transport

ENAC Alumni will have the pleasure to welcome exceptional panelists to explore the pivotal role of aviation in global economic development:Haldane Dodd, Executive Director at the Air Transport Action ...

www.alumni.enac.fr

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Aug 27

Last Monday wasn’t your usual start of the week: an @airfrance.bsky.social A220-300, freshly delivered from #Airbus Canada’s Mirabel facility, landed in Paris powered by a 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) blend.

🔗 Learn more: ataglink.org/4g65hBN

#MemberSpotlight #NetZero

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us for the upcoming webinar co-hosted by ATAG and #ENAC Alumni: The economic impact of aviation & the future of air transport. We’ll explore how aviation drives growth and jobs and the skills needed as the sector moves towards #netzero.

➡️ ataglink.org/4mAIRLx

#Aviation #AviationBenefits

The economic impact of aviation and the future of air transport

ENAC Alumni will have the pleasure to welcome exceptional panelists to explore the pivotal role of aviation in global economic development:Haldane Dodd, Executive Director at the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG)Nina Brooks, Executive Vice President at the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA) and Chair of the Global Aviation and Aerospace Skills Taskforce (GAAST)Valérie Guénon, VP, Products Environment Policy at SafranThrough the discussion we’ll answer questions such as:- How does aviation support global growth, prosperity and job creation and what will the future of civil air transport look like?- What skills and expertise will be required for the future aviation workforce as the industry navigates the net-zero transition? Finally, we'll delve into the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector, from innovation in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) to the policies driving the sector's sustainability efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with key industry experts and shape the future of aviation by subscribing to the webinar!(This webinar will be held in English)

UN Humanitarian Air Service | World Food Programme

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Aug 19

Today is World Humanitarian Day! The #UN Humanitarian Air Service (#UNHAS) transports food and urgent relief items to those in need in the world’s most remote locations, in the midst of conflict and disasters.

Find out more ⬇️

www.wfp.org/unhas

The UN mandated airline for humanitarians to reach locations where no safe or reliable air transport exists

www.wfp.org

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Aug 12

#Hydrogen could be a game changer for the future of aviation! 🛫

Power-to-liquid (PtL) fuels use hydrogen to transform captured carbon dioxide into synthetic jet fuel.

🪝 But here’s the catch: hydrogen quality varies, and cost remains a major hurdle. Learn more below:

Episode 7: No Country Left Behind, Capacity Building and SARPs Implementation - ICAO Explained Series - ICAO TV

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Aug 11

The latest episode of @icao.int Explained explores initiatives like the "No Country Left Behind" programme, technical cooperation projects, and fellowships that strengthen aviation infrastructure and workforce development worldwide.

Learn more: bit.ly/45tpZH0

ICAO helps Member States address critical challenges and achieve global aviation goals through capacity-building and implementation support. In this episode of ICAO Explained, we explore ICAO’s initia...

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we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Aug 5

🍲 🗑️ Did you know that food waste can be converted into #SAF? It reduces lifecycle emissions, cuts down organic waste, and helps meet the rising demand for SAF.The hurdle lies in scaling up and overcoming logistics, securing feedstock supplies, and bridging the economics.

#NetZero #Aviation

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Jul 31

🇨🇴 Colombia has become a regional leader in the development of SAF! With the country’s first #SAF production facility launched & ambitious goals set in its National SAF Roadmap, Colombia is setting the tone for Latin America’s role in powering the future.

🔗 Read more: ataglink.org/4mqIS4d

Sustainability communications in aviation: It's a matter of trust

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Jul 21

ATAG’s Executive Director Haldane Dodd shares some reflections on communicating environmental claims responsibly in an era of growing scrutiny for the aviation industry. Read the latest blog post: ataglink.org/45dOPvm

As the aviation industry works towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, it’s not only the actions we take that matter, but also how we communicate them. Governments and regulatory bodies a...

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Jul 16

One of the largest SAF deals in the air cargo sector in Asia!

Today's #MemberSpotlight falls on Neste who recently announced to strengthen their collaboration with DHL Express with the supply of 7,400 tons of neat SAF at #Singapore Changi Airport.

Want to learn more? ➡️ ataglink.org/4eQEA3z

Climate Regulatory Frameworks

we are aviation @enviroaero.bsky.social · Jul 15

➡️ @iata.org recently published a comprehensive analysis that breaks down the elements of @icao.int CORSIA and the IMO Net Zero Framework, laying out how each framework is governed and enforced, emissions coverage, reduction targets, and timelines as well as fuel characteristics: ataglink.org/3GCJ2Go

Comparing internationally agreed schemes for air transport and maritime decarbonization