In a world first, Air France organizes lowest CO2 emissions flight
Monday, October 17, 2011
In a world first, Air France’s 1h20mins flight AF6129 from Toulouse-Blagnac to Paris-Orly today completed the world’s lowest CO2 emissions flight. To achieve this feat, Air France did everything possible to reduce noise hindrance and greenhouse gas emissions:
- Use of a 50% mix of sustainable biofuel,
- Optimized flight procedures,
- Reduced on-board mass.
This commercial flight is part of an ambitious Company programme to contribute to the fight against climate change.
This innovative project encapsulates Air France initiatives in the sustainable development sphere. This fully-optimized flight shows that the Company intends to reconcile the development of air transport with control over its CO2 emissions
Air France’s determination to conduct its business operations in a sustainable, responsible manner is central to the corporate plan, which emphasizes its societal responsibility and commitment to stakeholders.