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

GeekWire

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

GeekWire

Amogy is developing technology for turning ammonia into power that could potentially one day be used for heavy-duty transportation including cargo shipping. 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. ZeroAvia via PR Newswire).

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

GeekWire

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.

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Amazon, Microsoft, Breakthrough Energy share climate news as ‘Climate Week’ kicks off

GeekWire

Amazon today announced that an additional 86 companies have joined its Climate Pledge, a nonbinding agreement to become net-zero carbon by 2040, which is a decade ahead of the target set by the Paris Agreement. The program is pursuing public-private partnerships to develop technology to cut carbon emissions.

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Gogo sells commercial in-flight internet business to bankrupt satellite provider

The Verge

Gogo, the in-flight internet provider, has found a buyer for its commercial airline business. The FCC is clearing out the C-band (4-8 GHz) to make space for 5G customers, and Intelsat is participating in the program that could net the company nearly $5 billion by selling airwave licenses it currently owns.

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A year after grounding, FAA and Boeing conduct first certification flight for updated 737 MAX jet

GeekWire

Last year, Boeing’s net orders for commercial airplanes fell to a negative number for the first time in at least 20 years, and the company posted a net annual loss for the first time since 1997. ” Check back for updates in this developing story. Its stock price is less than half of what it was in March 2019.

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Is United’s green supersonic jet too good to be true?

Vox

On Thursday, United Airlines announced it was purchasing a fleet of 15 planes that can travel faster than the speed of sound. The movement to more stringently regulate airplane emissions is now worldwide, and airlines have increasingly advertised plans to reduce their impact on the environment.

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