Flights from Vancouver to Germany in new ‘planet-friendly’ plane [Video]

The Condor A330neo landed in Vancouver Thursday, with the leadership team touting its distinctly designed plane as “one of the most sustainable aircraft in the skies.”

The company says its new Rolls Royce engine and aerodynamic design have resulted in lower CO2 emission levels, citing it as the first aircraft in the world already certified for the regulatory reduction in CO2 emissions, required by 2028.

“So the aircraft, the neos we have, they meet these requirements already today,” said Mikko Turtiainen, director of sales, the Americas, Condor Airlines.

One aviation emissions expert says the company is on the right track, but the industry has plenty of work to do in order to reach emission goals.

“The fortunate part about the A330neo is its existing aviation technology, being optimized for sustainability,” said JR Hammond, executive director with Canadian Advanced Air Mobility.

The industry, in line with a United Nations target, adopted …