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Alaska Airlines launches investment arm to support goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

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Alaska Airlines on Monday announced the launch of Alaska Star Ventures to invest in new aviation technologies as part of the airline’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Our filter is how do we get our operation to net zero and what are technologies that can help us along that path,” said Rakow.

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Grounded airline planes turned into pop-up restaurants sell out in 30 minutes

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Image: Singapore Airlines. Amidst plunging revenues due to the pandemic, Singapore Airlines is turning two of its Airbus A380 planes parked at Changi Airport into impromptu restaurants on October 24th and 25th, and it’s proved surprisingly popular. All the joy of plane food, without having to leave the ground.

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Climate funding: Amazon makes more investments; Alaska Airlines and Bill Gates-led effort back aviation startup

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The why: Amazon has pledged to be net carbon neutral by 2040 and is encouraging others to sign its Climate Pledge and strive to do the same. Other investors are United Airlines, AP Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Summa Equity and Shell Ventures. ZeroAvia via PR Newswire). ZeroAvia gets NW support. The company has raised $115 million.

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T-Mobile inks deal with Delta to bring in-flight Wi-Fi for all customers

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T-Mobile is expanding its airline partnerships via a new deal with Delta Air Lines. The company added 927,000 postpaid phone net customer additions, up nearly 10% from the year-ago quarter, and now counts 113,598 total customers, up from 108,719 in the year-ago period. (Photo via News.Delta.com). The Bellevue, Wash.-based

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Microsoft wants to cut down pollution from its business travel  

The Verge

An Alaska Airlines plane takes off from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California on May 12, 2020. It will buy the credits from Dutch company SkyNRG, which will then supply cleaner-burning fuel to Alaska Airlines. Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images.

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Hometown hookup: Alaska Air shifts to T-Mobile from AT&T in new link between Seattle companies

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Alaska Airlines plans to shift the majority of its behind-the-scenes wireless business to T-Mobile — creating a new connection between two Seattle-area companies, and illustrating the Bellevue-based wireless carrier’s growth potential in providing 5G services to large government and business customers.

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Hydrogen-powered aviation and sustainable fuel startups announce expansion plans in Washington

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Alaska Airlines has provided ZeroAvia with a Bombadier Q-400 to test out its hydrogen-powered electric propulsion system. The plane is now emblazoned with ZeroAvia navy and sky blue graphics and Alaska Airlines’ name on the tail. Airlines, cargo companies and others are adjusting flight plans to reduce fuel use.