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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.
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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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Airport industry reaffirms commitment to climate action
Through the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, 300 airports continue to work towards making positive contributions to limiting climate change.
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The building of an entirely new airport at Salt Lake City
The New SLC Airport will secure the area’s position as a global aviation hub, whilst benefiting passengers, the economy and the environment.
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IATA urges need for sustainable aviation fuels post-COVID-19
Current production rates are too low for aviation to realistically use SAF, despite proven potential and airline efforts to date.
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Kansai Airports continues to strive towards plastic-free operations
In Japan, nine million tonnes of plastic waste are produced each year, of which four million tonnes are disposable plastics such as plastic bottles and bags.
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EIA introduces the world’s-largest airport solar farm
Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is welcoming a new large-scale investment that will create the largest airport-based solar farm in the world.
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San Francisco receives its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel
This milestone supports SFO's goal to achieve ‘triple zero’; reaching not only zero-net carbon but also zero-net energy and zero landfill waste.
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ICAO Council agrees to safeguard CORSIA due to COVID-19
It has been determined that the value of 2019 emissions shall be used for 2020 emissions within CORSIA to avoid an inappropriate economic burden on aviation.
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DTN WeatherSentry Airport Operations launches in Europe
Designed for airport operations, WeatherSentry provides accurate and comprehensive forecasts, access to real-time weather data and consultation for year-round support.
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European aviation associations call for sustainable COVID-19 recovery
ACI Europe, CANSO and IATA are among the associations calling for the EU to prioritise aviation sustainability in future COVID-19 recovery plans.
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Finavia signs agreement for new generation of electric aircraft in Finland
By signing the agreement with the Helsinki Electric Aircraft Association, Finavia takes another step towards introducing electric aircraft in Finland.
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How to make airports sustainable and reduce the environmental impact
David Leonard and Ian Nicholson from BREEAM – a leading sustainability assessment method – detail how airport operators can improve the environmental performance of their assets.
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UK government announces creation of Jet Zero Council
The council will be dedicated to making net-zero carbon emission flights a reality, with the aim of achieving the goal within a generation.