JFK welcomes pilot programme to reduce diesel emissions
John F. Kennedy International Airport has recently launched a 60-day pilot programme for the use of a battery-driven ground power unit (eGPU), which aims to reduce diesel emissions.
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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.
John F. Kennedy International Airport has recently launched a 60-day pilot programme for the use of a battery-driven ground power unit (eGPU), which aims to reduce diesel emissions.
Graham Olver, CEO of Luton Rising, tells International Airport Review that airport growth should not come at the expense of the environment and surrounding communities.
Airports Council International (Asia-Pacific) has released the results of the Green Airports Recognition 2022, which has recognised 12 airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East for their achievements in carbon management.
Hamad International Airport has begun recycling organic compost from green waste generated during landscaping activities, as a further commitment to the airport’s objective to meet zero landfill.
Christchurch International Airport has achieved being beyond carbon neutral, to become climate positive, an excellent milestone and movement towards a lower carbon aviation future.
To affirm Malta International Airport’s commitment towards achieving net zero by 2050, the airport has endorsed the Toulouse Declaration on future sustainability and decarbonisation of aviation.
The FAA believes partnering with U.S. airports, while providing support and funding programmes, will be key to the U.S. lowering greenhouse gas emissions and achieving sustainable air travel.
The Pact committee will disseminate scientific knowledge by rationalising resources and skills in different Italian sectors and academic realities that are an active part of the decarbonisation process.
Crime-fighting police drones and heavy cargo delivery drones the size of a single bed will be among the first vehicles to fly from the site.
The new steering group of aviation experts will further Britain’s role in the global effort to end flight emissions and achieve truly sustainable air travel.
Cayenne Félix Eboue Airport has been awarded Level 2 accreditation of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme by Airport Council International.
Bengaluru Airport has welcomed operator Bangalore International Airport Limited’s plans to deploy electric bus shuttles to transport passengers between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Birmingham Airport has released its updated roadmap, which will prioritise zero-carbon airport operations while minimising the use of carbon offsets to become net zero carbon by 2033.
EUROCONTROL has released a new long-term air traffic report, which includes forecasts of net CO2 emissions and how aviation can achieve net-zero by 2050.
The International Airport Online Summit which took place on 15-17 March, was a huge success. In case you missed out, we have highlighted three of key panel sessions that we think you should catch up on.