Emirates creates $200 million aviation sustainability fund

In what appears to be the biggest single commitment by any airline on sustainability, Emirates has committed $200 million to fund research and development (R&D) projects to reduce the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation. The funds will be disbursed over the next three years. Emirates will identify partnerships with leading organisations working on solutions in advanced fuel and energy technologies. Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline said: “We are ring-fencing $200 million to invest in advanced fuel and energy solutions for aviation, which is where airlines currently face the biggest impediment in reducing our environmental impact. We believe our