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London Stansted CEO publishes open letter to local residents
Ken O’Toole’s open letter addresses local resident and environmental concerns about Stansted’s proposals to serve more passengers.
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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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Newcastle Airport announces 2035 net-zero emissions target
Despite European airports' efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Newcastle Airport will work to achieve the target 15 years early.
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Memmingen Airport introduces zero-emission aircraft tow tractor
The all-electric F110e tow tractor will be used on the apron at Memmingen Airport, providing a fast, quiet and emission-free aircraft movement solution.
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Lyon Airport to expand robotic parking service with additional spaces
Following a successful trial, an additional 1,500 spaces have been added to the outdoor robotic parking service at Lyon Airport.
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Aéroports Côte d’Azur announces plans for zero carbon emissions by 2030
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, Cannes Mandelieu Airport and Golfe de Saint-Tropez Airport will be the subject of various measures dedicated to eliminating carbon emissions.
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CEO at Gerald R. Ford Airport trusts disruptors can become improvements
Tory Richardson details how challenges within the aviation industry should be used to help cater for the increased demand for air travel in the years to come.
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San Diego’s Terminal 1 replacement environment report officially certified
The environment impact report was certified by San Diego's Airport Authority, and represents another step towards the implementation of the project.
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Fraport AG awarded ACA Level 3 for Frankfurt Airport
The airport's operator, Fraport AG, received the climate certification for Frankfurt Airport as a result of its sustainability efforts.
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CEO of Edinburgh Airport predicts the future of aviation will be rewarding
Gordon Dewar, for the first article in a series of interviews with airport CEOs, tells International Airport Review how being CEO of Edinburgh Airport enables him to connect not just cities and countries, but individuals too.
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Istanbul Airport to organise environmental awareness programme
The 'Are You Aware?' programme is the result of a collaboration between Istanbul Airport and the Mind Your Waste Foundation.
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Bristol Airport announces the carbon offsetting of all road journeys
The carbon offsets will be purchased retrospectively by Bristol Airport following the scheme coming into effect on 1 January 2020.
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Salvador Airport achieves Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 certification
The certification, granted by the Airports Council International, recognises an airport's efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
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New study shows majority of British public are positive towards aviation
Over half of the British public believe the pros of aviation outweigh the cons, but environmental concerns have caused a decrease in this percentage compared to 2018.
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Installation of solar power plant underway at Salvador Bahia Airport
The implementation of the plant makes Salvador Airport the first in the country to have a solar plant supplying energy to the terminal.
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London City Airport achieves carbon neutral status under ACI programme
The airport was awarded ‘Level 3+ (Neutrality)’ status under ACI World's Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, the highest possible accreditation.