Sustainability & net zero
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Sustainability & net zero
NewsDublin Airport unveils Ireland’s first pantograph electric bus charging system
A €17 million investment has delivered Ireland’s first pantograph electric bus charging infrastructure at Dublin Airport, improving sustainability and passenger transport.
NewsStudy highlights economic potential of sustainable aviation fuel in Canada
Airbus says expanding domestic sustainable aviation fuel production could create jobs, strengthen energy resilience and support aviation’s net zero ambitions.
NewsUK regulator sets roadmap for hydrogen aviation by 2035
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a hydrogen aviation roadmap following successful trials involving airports, aircraft and hydrogen ground operations.
ArticleRethinking the disposable cup at Schiphol Airport
Denise Pronk, Head of Sustainability and Sara Solis, Circular Economy Lead, Royal Schiphol Group explain what it really takes to make reusable cups work airside at an airport.
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NewsBristol Airport installs low-carbon energy centre to accelerate net zero transition
Bristol Airport has reached a major sustainability milestone with the installation of a new renewable energy centre designed to decarbonise terminal heating and cooling.
ArticleHow cross-belt sorters remove the pain points from airport baggage handling
James Moody, Product Marketing Specialist at Leonardo explains how cross-belt technology is redefining baggage handling, combining proven reliability, compact design and operational flexibility.
NewsDalaman Airport achieves global first with rooftop solar powered terminal
Dalaman Airport has become the first airport terminal worldwide to operate entirely on electricity generated by rooftop solar panels.
NewsIATA alliance reaches 50 members to support aviation carbon markets
IATA’s alliance supporting aviation carbon markets has reached 50 participants as momentum builds behind CORSIA implementation.
NewsDublin Airport accelerates renewable energy plans with major solar farm expansion
Dublin Airport plans to generate almost 30% of its electricity from solar energy through a major expansion project.
NewsUK launches £219 million fund to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production
A new funding initiative will help accelerate sustainable aviation fuel projects while supporting jobs, investment and aviation decarbonisation goals.
NewsJFK New Terminal One outlines sustainability progress in inaugural ESG report
A new sustainability report outlines how JFK’s New Terminal One is integrating energy resilience and environmental performance into its development.
NewsBrazil positioned to become global leader in sustainable aviation fuel production
Brazil could play a leading role in aviation decarbonisation through its vast sustainable aviation fuel production potential.
NewsiGA Istanbul Airport achieves full renewable electricity milestone with solar project
iGA Istanbul Airport has become the first mega airport to meet all electricity demand through solar energy generation.
NewsZurich Airport advances major river restoration project with Glatt diversion
A major environmental project linked to Zurich Airport development has reached a milestone with the diversion of the Glatt River.
NewsEuropean aviation industry urges EU to protect competitiveness in ETS review
European aviation stakeholders are calling for policy changes that protect industry competitiveness while supporting climate goals.
NewsMalta Airport launches major airfield electrification programme to reduce aircraft emissions
Malta International Airport is introducing new electric airfield infrastructure to support lower emission ground operations and decarbonisation targets.
ArticlePlanning airport infrastructure amid uncertainty: A Swedavia perspective
John Nilsson, Strategy Manager for battery-electric and hydrogen aircraft from Swedavia Airports explores how scenario-based planning, flexible infrastructure and cross-sector collaboration are becoming essential as airports prepare for fossil-free aviation amid deep uncertainty.
NewsMalaysia Aviation Group advances sustainability targets through fleet and operational efficiency initiatives
Malaysia Aviation Group has outlined new sustainability milestones including emissions reductions, SAF adoption and fleet modernisation initiatives across its operations.
NewsDublin Airport achieves Level 4+ carbon accreditation milestone
Dublin Airport has reached a major sustainability milestone through internationally recognised accreditation for advanced airport carbon management practices.
NewsMumbai Airport achieves zero waste to landfill platinum certification
Mumbai Airport has reached a major sustainability milestone through advanced waste management systems designed to significantly reduce landfill dependency across airport operations.