Centralny Port Komunikacyjny creates tools for greener aviation

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has co-authored innovative tools for greener aviation as part of ALIGHT, an international consortium funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme. The project has developed the Replication Toolbox – Sustainable Aviation, an open-access online knowledge base designed to help airports reduce their environmental and climate impact.

The Toolbox provides practical solutions across 11 thematic areas, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric ground support equipment, and sustainable mobility for passengers and staff. It also offers guidance on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, monitoring air quality, and adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).

CPK experts contributed to all aspects of the consortium’s work, including developing the “Apron of the Future”, which introduces new approaches to the electrification and automation of aircraft stands and ground operations.

The five-year project also involved Copenhagen Airport, the Danish Technological Institute, Rome Fiumicino Airport, Lithuanian Airports, and the Universities of Parma and Hamburg. The consortium received a total EU grant of €12 million.

Through participation in ALIGHT, CPK has gained access to advanced technologies and best practices supporting climate transformation. This expertise will be used in the development of modern aviation infrastructure that balances innovation with environmental responsibility.

CPK is a strategic investment designed to build the transport, logistics, and mobility backbone of Central Europe. By integrating air, rail, and road networks, it aims to enhance regional connectivity, support economic development, and improve access across Central and Eastern Europe.

Construction of the CPK passenger terminal is scheduled to begin in 2026 with deep foundation piling. The underground railway station and tunnel are expected to be completed by 2029, with the airport set to become operational by the end of 2032, alongside the first section of the high-speed rail line linking Warsaw and Łódź.