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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Air Europa,

committed to Istanbul,

more sustainable we’re taking off !

aviation

T he concept of sustainability has taken on special

significance in the world of commercial aviation.
Despite representing less than 4% of the
emissions generated by transportation, companies in the
sector have embraced the challenge of decarbonization Air Europa holds various certifications in this area,
and are opting to develop a more efficient industry. This including EMAS accreditation, which recognizes European
is the case with Air Europa, which has been working excellence in environmental management. The airline
for years to incorporate measures that will lead to more bases its operational efficiency on its fleet. An example
balanced operations, both with the environment and of this is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which it uses to fly
the social milieu. to Havana from Madrid (which will operate daily starting
this summer). Designed to reduce fuel consumption and
One example is the use of sustainable aviation fuel emissions by up to 25%, it allows transoceanic journeys
(SAF). By March 2023, some of the company’s flights to be shortened by up to 40 minutes and reduces noise
between Madrid and Havana had already incorporated impact thanks to its engines.
it, two years ahead of the European Union regulations
requiring it to do so starting in 2025. Air Europa has also To achieve more efficient operations, the airline, in
participated for three years in “The Aviation Challenge,” addition to proper waste management and using
a global challenge organized by the SkyTeam alliance recyclable materials in its food presentation, applies the
to operate flights in the most sustainable way possible. SETO (Single-Engine Taxi-Out) and SETI (Single-Engine
In the 2024 edition, the company participated by Taxi-In) protocols, which involve taxiing aircraft out and in
operating two flights, including one to Santo Domingo, using a single engine to address taxi-related emissions.
Dominican Republic, for which the most efficient route
was chosen and artificial intelligence was used for cargo One of the most recent advances, one that will have
distribution, among many other measures. a significant impact, is the use of the OptiClimb app.
This technology provides flight-specific guidance on the
optimal climb speed to minimize fuel consumption. This
will save an estimated 3,200 tons of fuel and reduce CO2
emissions by 10,100 tons.

With all this, the airline continues working toward a
future that continues to make aviation a more conscious
and efficient means of transportation.

Flights start in May, with

daily departures from July,
operated on the Boeing 787

Dreamliner, a large,
state of the art aircraft.
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