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The Aviation Challenge accelerates progress toward a sustainable, future-ready aviation industry.
Through collaborative, solutions-driven competition, we empower bold thinkers to turn ambition into action—reducing environmental impact, strengthening resilience, and connecting the world more responsibly.
A global aviation community united in innovation, accountability, and shared purpose.
We envision an industry where sustainability is not a side initiative, but a core driver of progress—powered by practical solutions, cross-sector collaboration, and a commitment to future generations.
We champion practical, scalable solutions that move beyond intention and into implementation.
We believe the biggest breakthroughs happen when ideas are shared, not siloed.
We hold ourselves and our community to high standards, guided by data, integrity, and continuous improvement.
We champion practical, scalable solutions that move beyond intention and into implementation.
We believe the biggest breakthroughs happen when ideas are shared, not siloed.
We hold ourselves and our community to high standards, guided by data, integrity, and continuous improvement.
The concept for this challenge was inspired by the 1934 'Greatest Air Race' from London to Melbourne, where pioneering aviators demonstrated the feasibility of long-distance commercial flights.
The Aviation Challenge was the brainchild of a group of KLM employees called the Bold Moves who, in a quest for ambitious new ways to make flying more sustainable
16 airlines participated with 22 flights. SkyTeam only. Focus on reducing CO2 emissions and generation of shared innovative solutions
22 global airlines participated with 72 flights Included additional 'friends and family' airlines Airlines collectively 20% better than the industry (excluding the effect of SAF)
In TSFC 2024, we will measure and award progress rather than efforts on a single flight Inviting airlines outside of SkyTeam (non-alliance) Focus on progress and adoption to accelerate sustainable aviation
The Impact theme focuses on the tangible and measurable outcomes of environmental sustainability initiatives and solutions within the industry. It highlights achievements in reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and managing waste effectively.
Eric Kalali
TAC Program LeadSkyTeam
Paul Zissermann
Sustainability DirectorSkyTeam
Emma Rolader
TAC Engagement Marketing LeadSkyTeam
Yuliia Gelion
TAC Engagement & Events ManagerSkyTeam
Jenny Witte
TAC UX LeadSkyTeam
Nick Hanenburg
TAC Strategy & Design LeadPA Consulting
Evgenia Starkova
Head of Marketing & SustainabilitySkyTeam
The Aviation Challenge has accelerated our journey to become a more sustainable airline by mobilizing departments enterprise-wide to drive bold initiatives, while learning from our industry peers and their experiences.
When airlines come together, we have the power to make a huge difference to the planet we connect. The Aviation Challenge is uniting thousands of people across our industry in a common goal to find workable new solutions to make air travel greener. I’m proud of how this hard work and commitment is making a difference - now - by uniting global airlines in SkyTeam’s Challenge to fly the change our industry needs.
Climate change remains the biggest long-term challenge that our industry faces. We are participating in The Aviation Challenge because we believe we must all work together to drive forward innovative and impactful solutions that can deliver real change for the future of air travel.
