What sustainability means for airlines and for the travelling public ?

How are airlines able to invest in sustainability in the context of the COVID-19 crisis ?

What kind of technologies are being explored for a sustainable sector ?

Find out during “the road to net zero” moments.

 

While the worst crisis to ever hit the aviation sector is still posing existential threats, uncertainties and risks, airlines remain key players in making the decarbonisation of air travel a reality. 

At the Airbus Summit, exciting discussions took place during the “Road to net zero - Part 1 & Part 2” moments with some of the most recognised brands representing four continents : easyjet and Frontier (Part 1) ; Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, LATAM, Lufthansa Group (Part 2).


Part 1 | Perspective from airline CEOs

 

Two major low cost carriers either side of the Atlantic discuss why sustainability is so important and their roadmap amid the business uncertainties that remain.

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Barry Biffle

Barry Biffle

President and CEO, FRONTIER AIRLINES

Johan-LUNDGREN

Johan Lundgren

Chief Executive Officer, easyJet


Part 2 | Perspective from airline sustainability leaders

Four major full service carriers representing four continents discuss what sustainability means for them and their roadmap amid the business uncertainties that remain.


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Grace-CHEUNG

Grace Cheung

Head of Public Engagement & Sustainability, CATHAY PACIFIC

Amelia-De-LUCA

Amelia DeLuca

Managing Director of Sustainability, DELTA AIRLINES

Julie Kitcher

Julie Kitcher

Executive Vice President Communications and Corporate Affairs, Airbus

Annette-MANN

Annette Mann

Senior Vice President for Corporate Responsibility, LUFTHANSA Group

Juan-Jose-TOHA

Juan Jose Toha

Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, LATAM Group


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