Sustainable development

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What effect does climate change have upon airports around the world?

14 November 2018 | By Juliana Scavuzzi | Senior Manager Environment | Airports Council International (ACI) World

Environmental change was a subject addressed in ACI World's Airports' Resilience and Adaptation to a Changing Climate policy brief. Recently, the impact of climate change has had a resounding effect upon low lying airports, in particular, especially in the midst of the recent cases in Kansai and the USA. This article,…

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Recycling at the heart of the Queenstown Airport runway resealing project

8 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

Queenstown Airport is using a new lower carbon asphalt, which incorporates waste printer toner and recycled glass, to resurface its aircraft parking area beside the terminal building.

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International Airport Review Awards 2018 – shortlist announced

7 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

International Airport Review is very proud to announce the shortlisted candidates for its 2018 Awards, and would like to thank everyone who participated, nominated and voted in the awards this year.

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Birmingham Airport sets out £500 million investment Master Plan

7 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

The draft Master Plan demonstrates how growth will be balanced with a responsibility to the environment and the people who live and work in the airport’s vicinity.

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Leaders’ series: Exploring the sustainable future of air travel

2 November 2018 | By Michael Gill | Executive Director | Air Transport Action Group

As sustainability becomes more important to ensuring the longevity of the aviation industry, the Global Sustainability Aviation Summit brought together key players to ensure that the 2008 plan of action for combatting climate change was not in vain. Executive Director of the Air Transport Action Group, Michael Gill, provides an…

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Airport charges at Schiphol encourage environmentally-friendly planes

2 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is encouraging the use of cleaner, quieter aircraft through its airport charges levied on airlines.

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Strategically positioning London Luton Airport for growth

1 November 2018 | By Russell Holmes

“Can we change the way we’re perceived?” This was the question London Luton Airport (LLA) asked ico Design back in 2013. Little did the brand consultancy anticipate that this simple question would provide a succinct brief for a project that would result in one of the world’s most progressive airport…

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The winners of the AOA Annual Awards have been announced

31 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

Following the AOA Annual Conference on the 29th October 2018, the winners of the AOA Annual Awards have been announced. 

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Brexit and APD strong themes at AOA Annual Conference

30 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

The 2019 AOA Annual Conference, themed the 'airport of the future' focused heavily on Brexit and Air Passenger Duty, both of which were prominent in the Chancellor's budget, which was released on the opening day.

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The exponential increase of passenger numbers poses problems for aviation

26 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

IATA has revealed that present trends in air transport suggest passenger numbers could double to 8.2 billion in 2037 which poses significant challenges for the aviation industry.

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HIAL completes coastal protection works near Benbecula Airport

26 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

Coastal protection works at HIAL are necessary to ensure the protection longevity of the coast line in the area.

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First fully solar energy-powered airport in Cochin, Kerala wins award

23 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

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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Hong Kong Air Cargo goes greener with large-scale solar power installation

15 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) - Hong Kong's largest independent cargo handler - has installed 1,300 square metres of solar panels on the roof of its SuperTerminal 1 facility.

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Los Angeles airports leading the way to cutting emissions

12 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

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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By 2030 Dutch aviation hopes to produce 35 per cent fewer CO2 emissions

10 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

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.