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]]>“The 2023 Sustainability Report for Luxaviation Group is not just a reflection of our impact and progress but a roadmap for our future. Our commitment goes beyond regulatory compliance, leading by example and inspiring positive change within and beyond the sector,” said Patrick Hansen, CEO, Luxaviation Group.
The company said that it made significant progress on its commitment to sustainability and innovation in aviation.
“In 2023, we made progressive strides in understanding and thereby reducing our environmental impact. Our expanded use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the electrification of our ground vehicles have set new industry benchmarks for eco-friendly practices. These initiatives are part of our broader goal to transparently lead the industry towards a more responsible future,” said the company in its statement.
In an effort to reduce ground emissions, the FBO operator initiated electrification of its FBO GHE. The move will help minimise environmental impact and enhances operational efficiency. Meanwhile, ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, has already achieved 57% of its 2030 GHE electrification target.
The company also adopted rigorous waste reduction strategies notably aiming to reduce single-use plastic bottles and cans across all ExecuJet FBOs by 60% by 2025, with complete elimination targeted by 2026.
It also shared plans to reinforce its sustainability strategy through multi-stakeholder engagement programme and collaborations with industry stakeholders, including aircraft manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and environmental organisations. Towards this, Luxaviation has partnered with business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis to improve transparency and drive positive impact across supply chains.
Moreover, Luxaviation has also partnered with sustainability solutions provider Azzera and vertiport developer EVTOL Networks to explore green solutions for aviation.
Read the full report here.
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]]>The firm, which helps companies offset their carbon emissions and use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), has now built a client base within business and commercial aviation with companies aiming to reduce their carbon footprints. But Kennedy Ricci, president, 4AIR said there is still “more to be done.”
4AIR’s clients include FBOs like Clay Lacy Aviation and Fontainebleau Aviation, business jet operators such as Verijet and Tradewind Aviation and corporate flight departments, airports and partnerships within aviation insurance. It also works with manufacturers such as Embraer and GE Honda Aero Engines.
Ricci said that he has seen a growth in demand for the firm’s services in just two years, with many of the company’s early clients increasing their offset commitments and graduating to higher ratings of programmes.
“4AIR pushes the envelope around our idea of a sustainability programme. Our programme begins where most others end and lays out a path for a longer-term approach to sustainability,” said Ricci.
“Aviation has the opportunity to be carbon-neutral today, and our programme answers the question of how to start while enabling improved and more comprehensive solutions over time.”
Ricci added that as SAF is a drop-in solution that can be used in ordinary aircraft, it is the biggest opportunity for decarbonisation due to the reduction in carbon emissions and its increasing availability.
Nancy Bsales, chief operating officer, 4AIR, agreed. “The aircraft we have today will still be flying in 2050, so solutions like SAF that enable existing aircraft to decarbonise will be critical,” she said.
While the price for SAF remains at a premium, Bsales added that new state and federal incentive programmes, like the blender tax credits for SAF included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, are helping incentivise increased SAF adoption.
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]]>Our aim is to select the 20 most influential individuals in sustainable business aviation. Of course, no one succeeds unless they are backed by a terrific team. But we want to recognise the men and women who are driving practical progress towards cutting business aviation’s carbon emissions to net zero by the 2050 deadline.
It’s a mammoth task. But slowly and quietly – perhaps too quietly – real progress is being made to keep business aviation on track to meet this demanding goal. Our mission is to highlight the achievement of some of the men and women who are making that progress.
It you can’t see it; you can’t be it. On that basis, the Sustainable Aviation Power Players 2022 list showcases how 20 individuals are leading change within their organisations and across the whole of business aviation. We explain the practical steps they are taking to raise awareness about how the industry can respond to the challenge of cutting carbon emissions.
To pick our top 20 Sustainability Power Players, we enlisted the help of Corporate Jet Investor readers, who were invited to nominate their suggestions. From a long list of more than 50 names, we struggled to cut that down to just 20 names – with the help of our independent panel of six industry judges. Even then, we had to concede defeat and decided to select a further three Highly Commended individuals, who the judges believe deserve recognition.
Both lists are populated by pilots, business leaders, pilots, engineers, technicians and scientists. Despite their widely differing backgrounds, they all have one thing in common – a determination to help aviation meet its climate change obligations. And beyond that, to change the perception of business aviation from being part of the global warming problem to a key provider of solutions to mitigate climate change.
The people named share equal honour. They appear in strictly alphabetical order and in no way have we tried to rank achievements in order of importance. We believe everyone has made an equally stunning contribution to sustainable business aviation. It could have been a much longer list – no one from industry associations is included. (That’s not because they aren’t leading change – very often they are – but because their representatives helped us build the list).
So, welcome to the inaugural CJI Sustainability Power Players 2022 list – and to the CJI Sustainable Business Aviation Guide 2022 of which it is part. Thank you to those who nominated a Power Players candidate and to our judges. And to everyone who is working to improve the sustainability of business aviation – whether their name appears on the list or not. We can all make a difference – one by one.
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]]>The Coalition currently consists of 25 members, spanning airports, OEMs and education institutions.
“Climate change is one of the biggest threats our globe faces, and the aviation industry must step up and do its part to embrace more sustainable practices,” said Tamarack CEO and co-founder Nick Guida. “We are looking forward to collaborating with other members of the ICAO Global Coalition for Sustainable Aviation. Together, there is nothing our industry cannot accomplish.”
Duncan Walker, CEO of another recent member, Skyports, told Corporate Jet Investor: “Our infrastructure for electric vertical take-off and landing [eVTOL] aircraft is designed to provide a safe and sustainable operating environment, helping to create an emissions-free alternative air transportation system in the world’s most congested and polluted locations. We are delighted to join the ICAO Global Coalition for Sustainable Aviation and to be part of such an important industry effort aimed at accelerating the introduction of cleaner, greener aviation solutions.”
Tamarack Active Winglets consist of a wing extension, a vertical winglet for some aircraft, and an autonomous load alleviation system. Tamarack Active Winglets modifications are featured on more than 140 CitationJets. Some are being considered for other aircraft including single-aisle commercial, freighter and military aircraft.
Tamarack is taking part in the 2021 ICAO Stocktaking Preview Seminar on August 10, 2021 from 9amto 11am ET. This seminar will discuss the main challenges aviation faces on the road to decarbonisation, as well as provide insights into the innovations that will be on display during the main event. You can register for the seminar here.
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