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Air France plans flights from San Francisco fueled with sustainable aviation fuel

Monday 2 December: Air France (1) and Shell (2) have signed a memorandum of understanding signaling their intent to fuel flights from San Francisco International Airport using a blend of conventional and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with effect from 1 June 2020. This collaboration between Air France, World…The SAF is notably made from inedible waste fats and oils. ThisRSB (4)-certified alternative fuel meets strict sustainability standards and can be delivered via the airport’s hydrant system. The airline anticipates that this initiative will help save approximately 6,000 tons(3) of CO2 (5) over a period of 16 months. Air France has long advocated the creation…ABOUT AIR FRANCEAir France, airline of French inspiration, with high standards and a caring attitude, turns the flight into a moment of real pleasure on all its daily operations in France, Europe and worldwide. Air France-KLM is the leading Group in terms of international traffic on departure from Europe. It…ABOUT WORLD ENERGY• World Energy is one of the largest and longest-serving advanced biofuel suppliers in North America. Founded in 1998, the company operates biodiesel manufacturing plants in Houston, Texas, Natchez, Miss., Rome, Ga., Harrisburg, Pa., Hamilton, Ont., In Paramount, Calif. the company operates a…ABOUT SHELL AVIATION• With one of the most extensive refuelling networks in the world suppling fuels and lubricants at about 900 airport locations, operating across 60+ countries, Shell Aviation’s customers range from private pilots to the world’s largest airlines. Its diverse range of world-class fuels, lubricants…

Air France opposed to the eco-tax proposal announced by the government

Air France’s official reaction to Elisabeth Borne and François de Rugy’s statements on July 9, 2019 Air France strongly disapproves the announcement of a proposal to introduce an eco-tax varying from 1.5 to 18 euros on tickets for all flights departing from France as from 2020. This new tax would…This tax would represent an additional cost of over 60 million euros per year for the Air France group, i.e. the equivalent of the measures adopted during the French Air Transport Conference, aimed at strengthening the French flagship carrier’s competitiveness. This measure would be extremely penalizing for Air France, of which 50% of its flights are operated out of France, and notably for its…

Octavie : projet pour réduire l'impact environnemental de l'aviation commerciale

Air France, Atmosphère, le Cerfacs, CGX, la DSNA, l’Onera et Thales s’engagent pour réduire l’impact environnemental de l’aviation commerciale dans le cadre du projet Octavie, soutenu par la Région OccitanieL’optimisation des opérations aériennes est un des leviers majeurs de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre du transport aérien commercial En créant des espaces aériens au sein desquels les pilotes peuvent plus facilement solliciter auprès du contrôle aérien des trajectoires plus directes…Octavie : un projet, sept partenairesAir France, en tant que compagnie aérienne, apporte à la fois sa connaissance opérationnelle, son expertise en gestion de flotte d’avions et en conduite de vol. Des experts de la compagnie ont participé à la définition et au développement du concept et Air France a réalisé des expérimentations…

Air France halves CO2 emissions on two of its flights with a series of actions to limit its environmental footprint

A reduction achieved on two flights to Montreal and Lisbon by activating proven decarbonization methods and testing new eco-responsible initiatives, An illustration of Air France's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, in line with the Air France ACT programme. On 13 April, Air…50% less CO2 emissionsThe use of these methods enabled a reduction of close to 45% in CO2 emissions on each of the two flights(1). This operation and its significant result were made possible thanks to the commitment of staff from all Air France sectors, pilots, flight crews, ground staff, cargo and maintenance…Actions implemented at each stage of the trip:Before the flight :A message is sent to customers to ask them to limit the volume and weight of their baggage. In order to limit food waste, they are encouraged to pre-select their meals so only the necessary products are loaded on board; In the lounges, more sustainable, local and seasonal products are offered and…On board:Use of new generation aircraft (Airbus A350, Airbus A220) emitting up to 25% less CO2; Use of 16% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (produced by TotalEnergies) on the flight to Montreal and 30% on the flight to Lisbon, in the case of these two flights allowing a 90% reduction of CO2 emissions over the…

Air France launches its "Air france act", programme presenting its new CO2 emissions reduction strategy

As part of its contribution to meeting the objectives of the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to below +2°C, the aviation industry must step up its environmental transition. For this reason, Air France is launching an “Air France ACT” programme setting out the airline’s new CO2…30% less CO2 emissions per passenger/km by 2030 compared to 2019, i.e., 12% less emissions in absolute termsThe new decarbonisation trajectory targets a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per passenger/km by 2030 compared to 2019. This objective excludes so-called “offsetting” actions to consider measures that exclusively reduce direct and indirect emissions. It corresponds to a 12% reduction in the company'…Net-zero emissions by 2050By 2050, Air France aims to achieve net-zero emissions, i.e., a drastic reduction in its CO2 emissions coupled with contributions to projects that will remove from the atmosphere a quantity of CO2 equivalent to residual emissions each year. The company is working to define a precise and verifiable…Five priority actions to reduce and avoid CO2 emissionsTo achieve these goals, Air France is activating all the decarbonisation mechanisms it has at its disposal -Fleet renewal with new-generation aircraft‑ Airbus A220, Airbus A350 – more fuel-efficient, emitting up to 25% less CO2, and a noise footprint reduced by 33% on average. By 2030, these aircraft will make up 70% of the Air France fleet compared to 7% currently thanks to an investment policy of one billion euros per year between now and 2025…Increased use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF),which will reduce CO2 emissions by 80% on average over the fuel life cycle, and not create competition with food production. Since 2022 and in accordance with French regulations, Air France has been incorporating the equivalent of 1% sustainable aviation fuel on all its flights departing from…Eco-piloting techniques: taxiing using only one of the engines whenever possible, optimised flight paths using artificial intelligence, continuous descent in cooperation with the air traffic control authorities, to name but a few. These initiatives, made possible by the efforts of Air France flight crews trained in these…Introduction of a more responsible catering offer, to reduce the carbon footprint.On board flights and in the lounges, Air France favours local, seasonal produce whenever possible. The company also offers customers a pre-selection of dishes before the flight in the long-haul Business cabin, as part of its active commitment to reducing food waste. In addition, by the end of 2022…Developing intermodal transport,to offer low-carbon transport alternatives for short distance journeys, notably within a reinforced partnership between Air France and SNCF. At the same time, Air France is changing, and its customers’ behaviour and relationship to travel is changing. Whether they aspire to show more restraint by…