Quantcast

Wizz Air outlines future sustainability efforts at Earth Day conference

Flight tickets from Srinagar remain exorbitantly high despite aviation ministry request
RTX Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Increase Year Over Year
Coalition pledges to remove EV tax break two days after Dutton ruled out scrapping it – as it happened
Adani’s airport unit seeks $750 million loan from global banks
Flight made emergency landing in Denver after reported animal strike and engine fire
General Dynamics says G800 jet receives FAA, EASA certifications
United Airlines doubles down on Chicago roots with new O'Hare billboards
Gatwick airport strikes, Easter 2025: will my flight be cancelled?
Boarding passes and check-in could be scrapped in air travel shake-up
European air traffic warning means summer delays for holidaymakers
The EU rule change that could affect millions of Brits when their flight is delayed or cancelled
Delta Earnings Land Soon. Why They’re Key for Airline Stocks and the Economy.
Avelo Airlines to Operate Deportation Flights, Hiring Flight Attendants
Travel chaos 2025: all the strikes and disruption expected across Europe
Qatar Airways accelerates Starlink wifi implementation
Southwest Airlines extends flight schedule through early April 2025
Cathay Pacific reaches 3,400 pilots this year, with low resignation rate of 2.9%
Qatar Airways Nears Boeing 777 Fleet-Wide Starlink Upgrade
United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped planes
50 New Routes Launching In April 2025
Qantas launches mammoth Asia flight sale including Bali and Japan
New Update from Air Canada, WestJet, American Airlines, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue Airways, and Sunwing: Airline Capacity Between Canada and US Slashed as Bookings Plummet Seventy Per Cent
Delta Cuts Two Domestic Routes
United Airlines Technicians Reject ‘Dead on Arrival’ Contract Proposal, Teamsters Say
The State of the Asia Pacific Airline Industry
Spirit Airlines to add Detroit nonstop flight out of Bradley International Airport
Major airline to launch new direct flights from Scotland to North America
Ryanair launches new ‘prime’ membership which saves passengers more than £400 a year
Judge Orders Boeing to Trial on 737 MAX Case
Qantas’ free international Wi-Fi to switch on from next week
Wizz Air outlines future sustainability efforts at Earth Day conference
Policy
Webp messenger creation 1298da63 e390 4b8d b600 6057c77fa426
Yvonne Moynihan Wizz Air's ESG Chief | Official Website

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air recently hosted a conference on Earth Day, highlighting its sustainability initiatives. Known for being highly sustainable in the EMEA region, the airline has already met its carbon emissions intensity target, achieving 52 grams per revenue passenger kilometer for the 2024 fiscal year. By 2030, Wizz Air plans a 25% reduction in carbon emissions per passenger, aligning with global decarbonization targets.

Yvonne Moynihan, Wizz Air's ESG Chief, outlined a three-pillar decarbonization strategy. The first focus is on modernizing the fleet with next-generation narrowbody aircraft like the Airbus A320neo and A321neo, which are more fuel-efficient. The second strategy emphasizes earning recognition for sustainability efforts, having already won the "Best Airline For Carbon Reduction" award at the World Finance Carbon Awards. The final pillar is increasing the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), aiming for 10% usage by 2030, supported by investments in SAF producers alongside Indigo Partners.

Despite these initiatives, challenges remain. Moynihan highlighted difficulties in SAF procurement due to limited distribution in Europe, primarily through the producer Neste, and the significant compliance costs with EU mandates. Regulatory support is deemed essential to facilitate SAF procurement.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Looking forward, Wizz Air intends to maintain a realistic approach to sustainability, shying away from unfeasible options like hydrogen fuel. The airline believes expanding SAF use depends on government efforts to make its use economically reasonable.

Overall, Wizz Air demonstrates a cautious yet pragmatic commitment to reducing carbon emissions, seeking substantial support from European authorities for sustainable aviation advancement.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

UPS has operated one of the longest direct air cargo routes in the United States since 2018, connecting Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Kentucky with Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates.

Aug 2, 2025

The Boeing 737 MAX 10 is the largest version of the 737 family, designed to compete with the Airbus A321neo.

Aug 2, 2025

Russian airline Aeroflot reported significant flight disruptions on Monday, July 28, due to a failure in its information systems.

Aug 2, 2025

After more than four years, American Airlines will reintroduce its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft on the New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) route starting October 6.

Aug 2, 2025

The Airbus A321XLR, which entered service in late 2024, is now the longest-range narrowbody aircraft available.

Aug 2, 2025

The Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 are the only commercial jetliners with a partial or full second passenger deck, and both have left a significant mark on aviation history.

Aug 2, 2025