Case studies
Offsetting carbon emissions
The aviation industry has set a climate target to halve carbon emissions by...
Rescuing pets across the Pacific
On 29 October 2020, the largest pet rescue flight transported nearly 600 an...
Weather forecasts affected by lack of air travel
The impact of Covid-19 has become a cause for concern for the World Meteoro...
Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best
In the wake of a disaster such as an earthquake or flooding, airports in or...
A quarantine in the air
For people who have been infected with a contagious disease, travelling som...
Getting airports ready for disaster
Unfortunately, for many parts of the world, dealing with the effects of nat...
Airlink brings aid to Ebola-hit countries
The social benefits of aviation are perhaps best appreciated when it comes ...
Aviation’s vital role in hunting hurricanes and tr...
When Hurricane Gonzalo crashed into Bermuda on 17 October, 2014 it brought ...
Fighting fire from above
When in August 2014 the Swedish province of Västmanland, 140 kilometres nor...
Helping communities after Hurricane Sandy
On October 30, 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused unmatched destruction across se...
Why airlines are making a change for good
Since 1987, cabin crew and airline ground-staff around the world have colle...
Aid lifelines to Typhoon Haiyan victims
When Typhoon Haiyan hit the central Philippine islands in November 2013, al...