Aegean Airlines (A3)

The company has used SAF in its operations since 2021, starting with a test flight on an A321neo. It also collaborates with HelleniQ Energy to establish the first programme to use SAF in Greece. AEGEAN uses this type of fuel on flights departing from its Thessaloniki base. In 2022, as part of this collaboration, the airline carried out its first SAF refuelling at Athens International Airport. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are derived from used cooking oil and animal fats, and they enable an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional fuels.

In 2022, the airline took delivery of ten new Airbus A320 neo aircraft. These planes are equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, which enable a 16% reduction in fuel consumption per flight and a decrease in CO2 emissions of 19-23% per passenger seat.

The airline offsets its emissions as a member of the CORSIA programme. It also participates in the emissions trading systems currently in force in Europe, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Aegean optimises its flight routes notably through Eurocontrol's SESSAR program. It has implemented practices to conserve fuel, especially during takeoff and landing phases, which consume more fuel. It has set up a strict and regular maintenance system and systematically monitors the weight of its aircraft to save fuel in flight.

Regular awareness campaigns are organised to highlight the importance of recycling and encourage active employee participation in recycling programmes. Additionally, the company has replaced all plastic utensils with bamboo ones. Hazardous waste generated by AEGEAN is stored in a specially designated area and handed over to authorised operators. Furthermore, the company is certified under the ISO 14001 standard, an international voluntary standard aimed at establishing an Environmental Management System.