The Aviation Challenge 2025

The 2025 edition of The Aviation Challenge focused on “impact” as its core theme, placing emphasis on tangible and measurable outcomes across airline operations. A total of 22 airlines from around the world participated and were assessed across 18 categories covering key areas such as flight operations, ground operations and inflight product. Assessment also considered the demonstration of low-CO₂ flights, achieved through measures such as weight reduction and other operational fuel-efficiency improvements.

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About The Aviation Challenge

TAC Introduction For Airports

Who can join The Aviation Challenge?

The Aviation Challenge(TAC) is expanding. Originally limited to SkyTeam member airlines, it now included non-SkyTeam airlines and. on a pilot basis, select airports. Future participation may extend to ground handlers, MROs, and other aviation stakeholders.

How to participate in The Aviation Challenge?

If your organization is interested in joining The Aviation Challenge, we'd be glad to explore the possibilities together with you. Please contact our Program Lead, Eric Kalali, via Eric.kalali@skyteam.com

What is the process?

• February: Official launch of the challenge year
• February-September: Working period during which participants develop, test and refine their initiatives
• September-October: TAC showcase flights are executed
• October-November: Data submission and expert evaluation
• December: Peer voting and jury consultation
• January 2026: Announcement of winners

What are the prerequisites?

• Commit to implementing at least one sustainability initiative
• Share measurable results and insights
• Support knowledge-sharing across the TAC community to inspire broader change