Emirates to invest $200M in sustainable aviation R&D

In the UAE, Emirates announced it has committed $200 million to fund research and development (R&D) projects focussed on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation. This is the biggest single commitment by any airline on sustainability, with funds to be disbursed over 3 years. Emirates will identify partnerships with leading organisations working on solutions in advanced fuel and energy technologies.  

Emirates’ Environmental Sustainability Executive Steering Group will oversee disbursements from the fund, with support from technical experts.