Loganair: Leading the Way to Sustainable Aviation in Europe
Key Ideas
- Loganair named Most Sustainable Airline of the Year in Europe for 2024 by the European Regional Airline Association.
- Recognized for their GreenSkies program and commitment to reducing aviation emissions through innovative approaches and partnerships.
- Leading projects include converting aircraft to hydrogen cell power, all-electric turnaround at Stornoway Airport, and fleet sensors to understand and mitigate non-CO2 emissions.
- Received praise for collaborations with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, UK Met Office, and new partnership with Heart Aerospace for hybrid-electric aircraft development.
Loganair, the largest regional airline in the UK, has been awarded the title of the Most Sustainable Airline of the Year in Europe for 2024 by the European Regional Airline Association (ERA). The airline was commended for its proactive measures in reducing its environmental impact, particularly through initiatives like the GreenSkies program. Loganair's CEO, Luke Farajallah, expressed pride in the recognition and highlighted the airline's commitment to exploring new technologies and partnerships to reduce aviation emissions. One notable project is the collaboration with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions to convert the Britten Norman Islander aircraft to hydrogen cell power, aiming to achieve zero emissions passenger flights. Loganair also conducted the first all-electric turnaround of an aircraft at Stornoway Airport and equipped its fleet with sensors to gather data on non-CO2 emissions. These efforts not only aim to reduce emissions but also to improve weather forecasts. The airline's dedication to sustainability was further emphasized by a recent partnership with Heart Aerospace to develop hybrid-electric aircraft. ERA praised Loganair for its concrete actions towards sustainability, noting the groundbreaking nature of their projects and the leadership role they play in shaping a greener future for the aviation industry. The awards ceremony also highlighted Loganair's collaborations with industry partners like Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, the UK Met Office, and its continuous efforts to enhance sustainability in the regional aviation sector.