Etihad records lower emission as 'greenliner' clears two years in flights

Etihad Airways is pushing sustainability boundaries with its Greenliner Programme, where alternate fuel, eco-friendly in-flight products and optimised flight routes seek to transform the aviation industry.

In an exclusive interview with Dubai Eye 103.8's Business Breakfast, Tony Douglas, the CEO of Etihad Airways, gives insight into the new carbon-efficient initiative, including saving six tonnes of CO2 by optimising the smaller aspects of flying like the ascent and descent.

Furthering the effort, Etihad uses biodegradable bottles and lesser plastic in-flight. The CEO claims that the airline has reduced single-use plastics by 80 per cent.

Importantly, the aircraft uses a mix of sustainable fuel of 38 per cent.

However, when questioned about the comparatively low percentage mix and an even slower pace of adaptation to eco-friendly flights, Douglas points at the high cost of achieving sustainability.

The CEO hopes to see more inclusive policy changes and incentives to further the sustainability path in aviation.

The full interview is available below: