Exploring credible alternatives for the future To mark World Environment Day on Wednesday June 5, 2019, Air France is operating a special Boeing 787 flight from Paris-CDG to Detroit to test ways to reduce its impact on the environment. Although aviation is only responsible for 2 to 3 percent of the distributed to passengers with new bio-based materials, in keep- world’s manmade emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2),ing with airline rules and health regulations: a cardboard cup, a Air France has been using all available means to reduce its cornstarch cutlery set in bio-based wrapping material and a environmental footprint in the areas it is responsible for, wooden stirring stick. Various serving dishes made of bagasse including constant modernization of its fleet, eco-flying and (sugarcane waste), cornstarch packaging for the blankets (all lighter loads. The airline is also reviewing and rethinking its classes) and amenity kits (in Business and Premium Economy), services and raising customer awareness about this major issue. and a headset with cardboard packaging will also be tested. What’s more, for the 14th consecutive year, Air France-KLM By the end of 2019, Air France is committed to replacing: has been listed in the Europe and World rankings of the Dow – 100 million plastic cup with cardboard cups. Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), the only air transportation – 30 million plastic cutlery sets with cutlery made of bamboo, company in the European category. This is recognition of the cornstarch or wood with bio-based packaging. Group’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). – 25 million plastic stirrers for drinks with wooden stirrers. These innovations will result in the elimination of over 1,300 A showcase for travel in the future On June 5, this flight tons by the end of the year. will be operated with a Boeing 787-9, the latest aircraft to join Since 2015, Air France no longer supplies drinking straws on the Air France fleet. This new-generation aircraft, named the board (1.3 million units per year), and since November 2018, Dreamliner, offers many advantageous operational features, Air France has replaced the plate and cutlery set used for the including 20 percent less fuel consumption than previous- second meal on long-haul flights with a “Bon Appetit” bag, generation aircraft and a significant reduction in noise levels. eliminating 200 tons of plastic. To be at the cutting edge of innovation on June 5, the Paris- CDG/Detroit flight will optimize its route with efficient and Recycling on the up andup Since 2007, with one of its reduced fuel consumption, depending on the weather and the partners, Air France has also operated a recycling process for aircraft’s weight. The carbon footprint is reduced with an average end-of-life multiple-use plastic. Over a five-year period, of 2.7 liters of fuel consumed per passenger/100 km. 237 tons were recycled and reinjected into the production of During this flight, Air France will test with its partners possible new plastic items. The main items concerned are drawers, alternatives and will replace certain single-use plastic items trays, baskets and coffee and tea carafes. Biocarburant aéronautique : Sustainable aviation biofuel: upne aldternativeour emain ? Airbus, Air France, Safran and Total, majoran alternative for tomorrow? Leviers majeurs, pour le transport aérien, dans players in the air transportation sector, la lutte contre les émissions à la source, Airbus, are committed to research and innovation Air France, Safran et Total sont engagés dans la in the field of aviation fuel of the future, recherche, l’innovation et les réflexions menées on both national and international levels. aux niveaux national et international sur les Between 2014 and 2016, an initiative involving futurs carburants. Entre 2014 et 2016, 78 vols 78 A321 flights using biofuel, on the Toulouse/ A321 alimentés en biocarburant sur la ligne Paris-Orly route, was carefully monitored Toulouse/Paris-Orly ont été une initiative (Lab’line for the future). Air France is also a regardée avec attention (Lab’line for the future). partner of a Green Growth Agreement (ECV) Air France est également partenaire de with the French Ministry for Ecological and l’Engagement pour la Croissance Verte (ECV) Inclusive Transition, French Ministry of avec les ministères de la Transition écologique et Transport and the French Ministry of Economy solidaire, des Transports, et de l’Économie et des and Finance. This ECV aims to consider Finances pour envisager une filière de production the emergence of sustainable de biocarburants durables en France. biofuel industries in France. 149