Environment

Banning single-use plastics, encouraging use of public transport to and from an airport, managing food waste, reducing use of fossil fuels, monitoring water use, switching to renewable energy sources, sourcing food sustainably. These are all examples of how an airport can begin to reduce its carbon footprint; its greenhouse-gas emissions; its impact on the environment.

The climate change emergency is upon us, and all industries must work hard at becoming more sustainable – the aviation industry included. As the above paragraph demonstrates, this goes beyond using sustainable aviation fuel.

Many airports and authorities have recognised the need to implement environmentally-friendly strategies, and International Airport Review here showcases some of these achievements. However the entire industry must continue striving and innovating to ensure an airport’s surroundings are not negatively impacted and the environment is protected for the future.

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World’s first electrified biogas-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant in Uruguay

10 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Syzygy Plasmonics and Kent launch FEED for NovaSAF 1, aiming to deliver scalable, low-cost Sustainable Aviation Fuel from biogas.

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Firefly Green Fuels secures major investment to scale waste-to-jet fuel technology for sustainable aviation

9 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Firefly Green Fuels gains key backing from Builders Vision to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel made from biosolids.

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Rome Fiumicino leads with Europe’s largest second-life battery energy storage for sustainable airport future

4 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Fiumicino Airport launches Pioneer, a major energy project using recycled EV batteries to boost sustainability and power resilience.

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Mount Etna eruption triggers aviation warning

3 June 2025 | By International Airport Review

Mount Etna eruption sent tourists fleeing and questions over disruptions to the airspace.

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Clean Futures Accelerator opens for West Midlands SMEs developing net zero and clean transport innovations

3 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

West Midlands SMEs can now apply for funding and support to trial green transport solutions through the Clean Futures Accelerator.

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Delivering a gold medal performance for Queensland and Australia: An interview with Brisbane Airport CEO, Gert-Jan de Graaff

2 June 2025 | By Gert-Jan de Graaff

Gert-Jan de Graaff, CEO of Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty, tells International Airport Review why his staff won best airport staff in Australia & Pacific at the 2025 World Airport Awards, how they are preparing for hydrogen and the 2032 summer Olympics, plus why he’ll never talk publicly about 2019 numbers…

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Annecy Airport advances green aviation with SAF supply and electric aircraft charging station

30 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport launches sustainable fuel and electric charging to support aviation decarbonisation and regional environmental goals.

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Interview Spotlight: Driving aviation’s future: PA Consulting on energy, innovation & data-led sustainability

30 May 2025 | By International Airport Review, PA Consulting

At ACI Europe’s Annual Congress in Istanbul, Kata Cserep, Global Aviation Lead, and Sabire Ipek Demir, Energy Transition Expert at PA Consulting speak to International Airport Review.

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Airport Honour Awards 2025 launches with new categories!

29 May 2025 | By International Airport Review

International Airport Review launches the Airport Honour Awards 2025 with three new categories for airports to showcase their excellence.

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Manchester Airport Group to inspire 70,000 young people with new sustainability strategy over next five years

27 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Manchester Airports Group launches a bold strategy to engage youth and drive net zero carbon goals by 2038.

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London Luton Airport: investing to inspire local talent

21 May 2025 | By Nik Jones

London Luton Airport's, HR Director, Nik Jones, outlines how targeted investment in education, recruitment, and community engagement is delivering real results while reinforcing its role as a responsible employer and a driver of sustainable local growth.

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Metafuels to build commercial e-SAF plant at Port of Rotterdam with Evos partnership

20 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Swiss startup Metafuels will develop a synthetic SAF plant in Rotterdam, aiming to scale greener jet fuel production in Europe.

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Airports in Asia-Pacific and Middle East commit to sustainable infrastructure for future growth

12 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Airports across both regions pledge to expand infrastructure, embrace innovation, and modernise regulations to meet future aviation demand sustainably.

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Green Fuel Forward unites APAC aviation leaders to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel adoption

7 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

The World Economic Forum and GenZero launch Green Fuel Forward to boost SAF demand and decarbonise Asia-Pacific's fast-growing aviation sector.

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Copenhagen Airport launches FuelTrack to connect jet fuel composition with aircraft emissions and air quality

6 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Copenhagen Airport's FuelTrack study explores how jet fuel properties impact aircraft emissions and local air quality during real-world operations.