AF KLM Martinair Cargo supported Air France & KLM in flight challenge

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has supported both Air France & KLM in their participation in the 2023 Sustainable Flight Challenge. The cargo operator launched a number of interesting climate-friendly initiatives.

In the 2023 edition of the Sustainable Flight Challenge, organized by SkyTeam, KLM operated a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles on 17 May. Air France chose a journey from Paris to Atlanta on 23 May operating an Airbus A350-900. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has supported both Air France and KLM by implementing and optimize the cargo load of the aircraft, resulting in both reduced weight (by having to carry less fuel) and reduced emissions.

Also, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has reviewed its emissions and invested in Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel for its European trucking network in the two days leading up to the challenge, in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint. The company also launched Paperless handling (E-AWB), electric transport in the warehouse, and electric tractors to transport cargo to the aircraft.

Continuing on the journey towards sustainability, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo will be conducting a pilot with cardboard pallets instead of wooden ones for freight transport. This will generate weight savings of 5 to 8 kilograms per pallet. The pallets are made from recycled paper (94%) and are easy to recycle.