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First fully solar energy-powered airport in Cochin, Kerala wins award
Since the instillation of the solar panels, they have saved the equivalent amount of emissions to not driving 2400 million miles.
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Heathrow offers free landing charges for a year to UK’s first electric plane
In a world airport first, Heathrow Airport has announced that the first electric-hybrid aircraft to be put into regular service at the UK's international hub will not have to pay Heathrow’s landing charges for an entire year.
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Los Angeles airports leading the way to cutting emissions
For the third year in a row, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has been recognised as a leader in reducing carbon emissions.
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Gatwick welcomes world’s first commercial flight using next-gen fuel
London Gatwick has recorded the busiest September in its history, with 4.5 million passengers travelling through, and as passenger numbers continue to rise, Gatwick was also recognised by the Carbon Trust for its significant carbon footprint reduction last year.
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By 2030 Dutch aviation hopes to produce 35 per cent fewer CO2 emissions
The airline industry is responsible for two per cent of worldwide carbon emissions, and the Dutch airline industry plans to make the sector more sustainable.
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Vancouver International receives Level 3 Carbon Accreditation
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has received Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation by the Airports Council International.
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Carbon reduction emphasised as priority at ICAO environmental summit
ICAO Council President Aliu urges member states to remain engaged in environmental issues by putting the CORSIA standards into action as of 1st January 2019.
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First flight fuelled with recycled carbon emissions lands at London Gatwick
The new fuel technology captures and recycles carbon-rich industrial waste gases from steel mills into ethanol – gases that would otherwise go up the chimney into the atmosphere.
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Global climate action by airports up 25 per cent in the past year
246 airports are now actively engaged in addressing their impact on climate change, with 48 now carbon neutral and 44 offsetting 672,000 tonnes of CO2.
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Heathrow takes steps to reach carbon neutral status
Heathrow has announced its investment in an unique project in UK aviation: the restoration of UK peatlands to offset carbon emissions.
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The public tells aviation industry to prioritise cutting emissions
Cutting aircraft carbon emissions should be the top priority for the aviation industry, according to research commissioned by air traffic service provider, NATS.
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Incentives for Gatwick staff who use new smartphone app to car share
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Staff who give lifts to colleagues are allocated preferential airport parking via an innovative smartphone app, with each shared journey being validated so that vehicle miles and subsequent reduction in emissions are tracked and recorded.
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Electric car services runs from Gatwick supporting carbon neutral status
Gatwick's carbon neutral status will be reinforced by their most recent partnership with Bluecity car rental, an electric car-sharing scheme, similar to Santander Cycles in the capital.
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ACI Asia Pacific publishes winners of ‘waste minimisation’ recognition
Green Airport Recognition awards by ACI Asia-Pacific are this year based around the theme of the of waste management to highlight the impact the aviation industry has upon the environment.
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Operations at Sweden’s Visby Airport now entirely fossil fuel free
Following years of focused work, which includes electrification of its vehicles, a switch in fuels and implementation of efficiency measures, the airport has now secured its position as one of the most climate-smart in the world.
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