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Public consultation to open for new arrival routes into London Luton Airport
The consultation will allow local residents and communities to shape the outcome of the proposed plans to separate Luton and Stansted's arrival routes and holds.
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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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Charlotte Douglas Airport adds five electric buses to vehicle fleet
By adding the new electric buses to transport passengers to its terminals, Charlotte Douglas Airport will see an annual decrease of 50,000 gallons in diesel fuel consumption.
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Istanbul Airport successfully completes five BSI certification audits
Istanbul Airport achieved BSI certification in the areas of quality management, customer satisfaction, environment management, information security and energy management.
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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announces new sustainability plan
MWAA's sustainability commitment involves six overarching goals that will be introduced at Reagan National and Dulles International Airports.
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Pressure to reduce aviation’s climate impact has increased, says NATS research
NATS' Aviation Index 2020 survey found that 70 per cent of people are now demanding that climate change action be the aviation industry’s top priority.
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Aviation leaders highlight importance of prioritising climate action
Leaders from ATAG, ACI World, CANSO, IATA and ICCAIA have emphasised the need for sustainable aviation development post-COVID-19.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor’s commitment to sustainability is officially recognised
There are only seven airport systems in the U.S. and 17 airports overall in North America who have achieved Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation.
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AGS Airports begins trial of biodegradable security bags
The biodegradable bags will be trialled at security checkpoints in three airports managed by AGS Airports' - Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton.
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Edinburgh Airport donates 200 security trays to African airports
By donating the trays, Edinburgh Airport promotes sustainability and supports the development of security screening in African airports.
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Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport introduces sustainable water options
Passengers can now benefit from two DropWater stations, where they can either fill their own water bottles or purchase a drink in a completely compostable container.
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FAA releases DEIS for passenger terminal replacement at Hollywood Burbank Airport
The proposed terminal project will replace one of the existing Hollywood Burbank Airport terminals which does not meet FAA safety standards.
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Toronto Pearson Airport awarded 2020 Environmental Achievement Award
ACI-NA has given GTAA the award in the Environmental Management Category for its sustainability strategy at Toronto Pearson Airport.
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Sharjah Airport becomes first carbon-neutral airport in GCC
This achievement marks a milestone in Sharjah Airport’s journey towards continuous environmental and sustainable development.
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Melbourne Airport’s solar farm set to power all four terminals sustainably
The new solar farm, scheduled to begin operation in 2021, will produce enough renewable energy to power all four of Melbourne Airport's passenger terminals.