SIA and CAAS launch 'green' flights to cut carbon emissions
SIA and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) are collaborating on a series of "green package" flights on the carrier's San Francisco-Singapore route. The programme, which began May 1, runs for 3 months and involves 12 flights, says SIA. It will involve the use of air traffic control optimisation, as well as a mix of biofuels and normal aviation fuel. The aim is to explore ways to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions. SIA operates the Airbus A350 aircraft on the route. “SIA’s fleet is already among the most modern and fuel-efficient in the world," says SIA CE Goh Choon Phong. "We now want to push ourselves further and are embarking on this initiative to help promote the use of sustainable biofuel in an operationally and commercially-viable manner.” <br/>
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SIA and CAAS launch 'green' flights to cut carbon emissions
SIA and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) are collaborating on a series of "green package" flights on the carrier's San Francisco-Singapore route. The programme, which began May 1, runs for 3 months and involves 12 flights, says SIA. It will involve the use of air traffic control optimisation, as well as a mix of biofuels and normal aviation fuel. The aim is to explore ways to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions. SIA operates the Airbus A350 aircraft on the route. “SIA’s fleet is already among the most modern and fuel-efficient in the world," says SIA CE Goh Choon Phong. "We now want to push ourselves further and are embarking on this initiative to help promote the use of sustainable biofuel in an operationally and commercially-viable manner.” <br/>
