Aeromexico (AM)

The airline has been using SAF in its flight operations since 2021. In 2023, this enabled it to reduce its CO2 emissions into the atmosphere by approximately 500 tonnes. This SAF is produced from animal fat and used cooking oils. Aeromexico sources SAF from WorldFuel, NESTE and TotalEnergies. In 2023, the airline worked with the Environmental Committee of the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) and the Aviation Sustainability Committee of the National Air Transport Chamber (CANAERO) to promote the development of SAF in Mexico. It also took part in the 2023 SAF Mexico Competition, organised by the Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry (FEMIA) and aircraft manufacturers. Finally, Aeromexico contributed to the Latin American session of the Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress.

In 2023, the airline added six Boeing B737 Max-8 and -9 aircraft to its fleet. These planes feature cutting-edge aviation technology. As part of its fleet renewal programme, it is acquiring modern aircraft to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, noise, and air pollution. This year, 48% of the fleet now consists of the latest models such as the B737 MAX and B787 Dreamliner, thanks to these new acquisitions and the retirement of aircraft that consume more fuel like the B737 NG and E190.

The airline is subject to the EU ETS quota system as well as the CORSIA compensation mechanism.
The airline has launched the "Vuela Verde" programme, offering clients and employees the opportunity to offset the carbon footprint of their flights by making voluntary contributions to purchase carbon credits that fund socio-environmental projects in Mexico. In 2023, the collected funds were allocated to three initiatives: the Ejido San Lucas project, the Piedra Canteada project, and the Maya Forest project. In total, the airline has offset 4,145 tonnes of CO2.

In 2022, the airline obtained ISO 27001 certification for its air operations. It also replaced its ground vehicles with cargo carts made from recycled aluminium sourced from containers or pallets, thereby helping to reduce the fuel consumption of the towing tractors. The airline restricts the use of APUs. The airline also limits the amount of fuel and calculates only what it needs in order to reduce the aircraft’s overall weight and, consequently, its fuel consumption in flight. The airline also uses technology and weather software to adjust its routes to make the flight as short as possible.

The airline launched a sustainable amenity kit for first-class passengers, packaged in recycled materials. It also launched an urban and special solid waste management plan and a hazardous waste management plan to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. Finally, since 2016, the airline has adhered to the Buckingham Palace Declaration, an international initiative to combat wildlife trafficking.