Southwest Airline announced on Wednesday that they are currently testing various environmentally friendly materials on a refurbished plane, that could mean $10.3 million in savings on fuel for the company. These materials would mean a lighter aircraft and, thus, less fuel being used and fewer emissions.
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The 5 Most Eco-Friendly Airlines
According to the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, the CO2 from aviation accounts for 1.6% of all global greenhouse gas emissions and is set to reach 2.5% by 2050. IATA started the environmental movement for airlines by setting an important and semnificant goal – creating a zero-emissions airplane within 50 years. Last month, the airline industry also made a pledge to halve emissions by 2050 to force the development of a new, greener technology they can use. Some airlines have went further by pioneering new eco-friendly technologies that really make a statement. Here’s our pick for the five most eco-friendly airlines at the moment.
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