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Newly-formed Heathrow Consumer Challenge Board appoints first members
A new independent body established to challenge and scrutinise Heathrow Airport has appointed its first board members.
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Environment
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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Heathrow at PTE – The great expansion challenge
How is the UK hub striving to provide a sustainable, environmentally-responsible economic hub for a post-Brexit Britain?
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Vulture restaurants – where bird conservation meets flight safety
Does the aviation industry have a problem with vultures...? Yes, really - vultures... Well, here's India's resolution to this unique issue
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International Airport Review – Issue #2 2017
Read the free-to-view digital version of Issue #2 2017, which includes: a round-up of industry events; airport development and strategy; in-depth focuses on security, passenger experience and revenues; show previews; revolutionising the cargo industry; and crisis management...
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Growth presents opportunity to address gender equality targets
Women’s participation in the aviation sector must improve in order ensure the sustainable management of global air traffic.
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Senior CEOs meet with EU Transport Commissioner in Madrid
A6 CEOs meet with EU Transport Commissioner Bulc at WAC to promote success of ATM industrial partnerships and SESAR Deployment...
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Queen Alia crowned regional first place
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has been named the best airport of its size in the Middle East, and has tied for third place amongst airports of its size worldwide...
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London City Airport crowned Airport of the Year at the London Transport Awards
London City Airport has further reason to celebrate its 30th anniversary year having collected the award for Airport of the Year at the 14th Annual London Transport Awards.
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New tech collaboration to improve German airspace
DFS and Indra move forward in the implementation of the Single European Sky by introducing the next-generation technology for control of upper airspace...
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ICAO Council adopts new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft
The 36-State ICAO Council has adopted a new aircraft CO2 emissions standard which will reduce the impact of aviation greenhouse gas emissions on the global climate.
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Improved service ratings welcomed by Sydney as passenger growth continues
Sydney Airport welcomes the 2015-16 ACCC Airport Monitoring Report, which highlighted an increase in our overall quality of service rating during a time of significant passenger growth.
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No Country Left Behind: New Zealand’s key collaboration with the Pacific Islands
Athol Glover's work in the Pacific represents precisely what the wider aviation community needs to achieve. Athol Glover represents mutual accountability.
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Swedish Aviation Tax to compromise global carbon agreement
IATA responded to an Inquiry on the proposed Swedish aviation passenger tax, warning that the tax would cost 7,500 jobs and negatively impact Sweden’s economic competitiveness.
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Pickering airport? Time to hit reset
Does Toronto need another airport? Would Pickering alleviate traffic pressure? Here's an argument against the building of Toronto Pickering...
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Heathrow runway expansion sets sights on carbon neutrality
Heathrow 2.0, the airport’s new sustainability strategy, launches new initiatives to make Heathrow into a centre of excellence for aviation...
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