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Sustainable Aviation calls for action on UK aviation decarbonisation
Leaders across the coalition have called on the Prime Minister to support the development of sustainable aviation fuel and electric, hybrid and hydrogen powered aircraft.
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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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Royal Schiphol Group and Oaktree partner to pursue airport investment in North America
The alliance will see the two companies pursue airport investment and management opportunities within the North American market, focusing on the U.S.
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Utilising solar energy to deliver on sustainability goals at Evansville Regional Airport
Nate Hahn, Executive Director of Evansville Regional Airport, discusses the airport’s new solar parking canopy - which, up until recently, was the biggest of its kind in the U.S. - and how it is helping the airport both financially and environmentally.
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Adopting virtual twin technology to optimise airport operations
30 October 2020 | By Dassault Systèmes
Most airports are facing challenges around planning optimally for variations in passenger demand and allocating the required resources at the right time and location. The current pandemic has only emphasised this need for agility. Today, decisions must be made faster with greater confidence to meet growing challenges. Airports need to…
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Port of Seattle publishes new analysis on production of sustainable aviation fuel
The analysis has found the potential to produce enough sustainable aviation fuel to exceed the goal to offer a 10 per cent SAF jet fuel blend at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by 2028.
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Istanbul becomes first Turkish airport to receive Zero Waste Certificate
Istanbul Airport was awarded the certificate as a result of its efforts to prevent waste and use resources in a more efficient manner.
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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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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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