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AirAsia

Are you an aviation geek, sustainability enthusiast or just curious about the goings-on in AirAsia? Join Mun Ching and Sylvie for their weekly (sometimes fortnightly) rundown on happenings in the world of aviation sustainability.

  1. 12/17/2025

    CORSIA Offsetting is finally REAL but is the market catching up? | Positive Altitude S2 EP13

    ICAO has published the CORSIA Sectoral Growth Factor for 2024 and it is a whopping 15.9% - far higher than initial forecasts. Although total Phase 1 demand is now set to exceed 200m tonnes of CORSIA eligible units, supply remains constrained. In this season's end episode, we round up all recent developments that are likely to ease the issuance of CORSIA credits. Listen up if you want a piece of the action.  *Note: Since this episode was recorded, ICAO has revised the 2024 SGF to 15.4%.

    25 min

  2. 11/12/2025

    Inside China’s Aviation Recovery | Positive Altitude S2 EP12

    China’s skies are getting busier than ever. In this episode, Mun Ching reflects on her recent trip to Wuhan and shares insights into how the sector’s resurgence is shaping up. Will low-cost carriers survive amidst stiff competition from established carriers and high-speed rail against a backdrop of sustainability pressures? And will China’s investments in scaling up SAF and launching its COMAC fleet challenge the established international aviation order?

    28 min

  3. 10/03/2025

    AI - Boon or Bane to ESG? | Positive Altitude S2 EP11

    Artificial Intelligence has been credited for turbocharging many aspects of business but while it offers incredible tools to drive efficiency, ungoverned use could also create conflicts with the very ESG goals that companies are striving to achieve. We unpick some of the hot topics that are keeping AirAsia’s sustainability and tech teams up at night - from energy use to job displacement risks.

    37 min

  4. 09/17/2025

    How Much Carbon Do You Incur on Your Flight? | Positive Altitude S2 EP10

    Want to be a more conscious traveler? It starts with knowing your impact. We dive into MOVE’s brand new tool that gives you the lowdown on your flight CO2 emissions. Tune in to discover how real data helps you understand your footprint and make better choices for your next trip.

    23 min

  5. 07/09/2025

    US Extends SAF Credits - but at what Cost? | Positive Altitude S2 EP9

    The wait is over - the US Big Beautiful Bill has officially confirmed the retention and extension of SAF tax credits first introduced by the Biden administration in 2022. But with major changes to qualifying criteria, will it boost production volumes at the expense of environmental integrity?   #aviationnetzero #SAF #sustainableaviation #greentech

    22 min

  6. 06/19/2025

    Will CORSIA Survive its 1st Phase? | Positive Altitude S2 EP8

    What happens if the US withdraws from CORSIA? Will Brazil, Russia, India and China join? Are airlines starting to buy CORSIA credits? Where are new supplies coming from? Mun Ching muses on these questions and more after an insightful week at ICAO HQ in Montreal.

    25 min

  7. 05/22/2025

    Is Asean Overtouristed? | Positive Altitude S2 EP7

    As popular destinations in Asean grapple with the downsides of tourism, Mun Ching and Sylvie explore how governments and airlines like AirAsia are tackling the problem. But the solution doesn’t stop there. Find out how you can travel more responsibly and help preserve the places we love.

    29 min
  8. Cutting Through Greenwash | Positive Altitude S2 EP6

    05/09/2025

    Cutting Through Greenwash | Positive Altitude S2 EP6

    As airlines face growing scrutiny over their environmental claims, a groundbreaking new audit is aiming to cut through the noise by rigorously evaluating over 140 global airlines against nine key environmental criteria - and AirAsia has emerged with a perfect 10/10!  In this episode, Mun Ching delves into the details with Geoffrey Thomas, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of 42kft.com, as he reveals why AirAsia has earned its place among the world’s top 25 airlines. Tune in for a BTS look at what sets leading carriers apart.  Watch on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9FHgxKddu4 Read more: https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/airasia-achieves-perfect-10-in-landmark-global-environmental-audit#gsc.tab=0

    28 min
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Are you an aviation geek, sustainability enthusiast or just curious about the goings-on in AirAsia? Join Mun Ching and Sylvie for their weekly (sometimes fortnightly) rundown on happenings in the world of aviation sustainability.

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  • Creator
    AirAsia
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © AirAsia
  • Show Website
    Positive Altitude