Transavia shows that direct impact is possible during the Aviation Challenge
Transavia is participating in the SkyTeam Aviation Challenge 2025, an international initiative in which airlines test innovative solutions that contribute to the sustainability of aviation. Transavia launched the Light Flight Challenge as a spearhead and saved an average of 1,074 kg of CO₂ emissions per flight.
With the Light Flight Challenge, Transavia wants to demonstrate that small steps together can make a big impact. The goal was clear: reduce weight by at least 100 kilos per flight. Less weight means lower fuel consumption and therefore lower CO₂ emissions. Transavia calculated that if 100 kilos less were carried on each flight, this could result in a reduction of over 1.4 million kilos of CO₂ per year.
On six flights between the Netherlands and Faro, various ideas were implemented to reduce weight, lower fuel consumption, and minimize waste. This demonstrates that collaboration with crew, passengers, and suppliers pays off.
Light Flight Challenge Results:
- An average of 1,074 kg of CO₂ saved per flight
- 1,440 kg less baggage weight carried by 250 passengers
- Reduction of FRPK (Footprint per Revenue Passenger Kilometer) from 62 g to 58 g
Smart technology for fuel saving
In addition to smart technologies like OptiClimb and FliteDeck Advisor, which optimize fuel consumption during takeoff and the most fuel-efficient route at cruising altitude, weight was also saved with Exact Fueling. These measures resulted in an average weight saving of 340 kg per flight.
More recycling on board
The Waste Scan improved waste separation, increasing the recycling rate from 33% to 44%. Transavia also introduced a new inflight product: a liquid bag made from old life jackets, the first units of which have already been sold.
Innovation Route
By participating in the Aviation Challenge, Transavia is exploring how innovative solutions can contribute to more sustainable air travel. During this challenge, we will test on selected flights from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Eindhoven.
Earlier this year, Transavia introduced the Innovation Route between Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Faro to gain experience with the industry for more sustainable applications in aviation.
This press release was translated using automated tools. Please refer to the original Dutch version for the most accurate information.