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AAI removes single-use plastics from another 20 airports
The AAI now has 55 airports across India which are single-use plastic free in a bid to improve the environmental viability of the airports.
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Sustainability Series: Is a new airport what Peru needs?
Erecting an airport at an UNESCO world heritage site seems more than slightly counter-intuitive and the current construction work in Peru forces us to question if aviation is in fact sustainable.
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Schiphol aims to promote sustainable active transport commuting
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management plan to invest in safe, swift and sustainable modes of commuting.
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Montréal-Trudeau International Airport has created an ecological park
In a bid to protect the surroundings of the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, ADM has created a space that will ensure the wildlife of the area are safeguarded.
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Sustainability Series: Will waste gases from steelworks soon be powering aircraft?
As the climate crisis gets ever more paramount, the aviation industry must do all it can to minimise its effects on the environment. Could waste gases be the answer?
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Quito International Airport achieves carbon neutral accolade
Quito Airport has become the first international airport in the entire Latin American and Caribbean region to achieve carbon neutrality.
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Sustainability Series: How does Zurich Airport protect the environment?
For the latest instalment in our Sustainability Series, Emanuel Fleuti, Head of Environmental Services of Zurich Airport, tells us how the airport is doing its bit for the environment; from solar panels and water wastage, to electric airside vehicles and biodiversity.
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How aviation has accelerated Qatar’s economic growth
Essa Abdulla ALmalki, Permanent Representative – Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to ICAO, offers an insight into how the aviation industry has become a cornerstone of the Qatari economy and accelerated the country’s economic growth.
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London Assembly raises concerns around Heathrow’s third runway
Yet more opposition has surfaced for the expansion of the UK's only hub airport as the London Assembly highlights the negative effects the expansion will have upon the capital.
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Sustainability Series: Sustainable kerosene as aviation fuel
Rotterdam The Hague Airport has recently started a study which looks into the production of sustainable kerosene from air. We spoke to Willem van Genugten (Director Urban Crossovers) and Ron Louwerse (Director Rotterdam The Hague Airport) who told us a bit more about the project.
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Concerns grow about the impact aviation has on our environment
According to NATS, improving aviation’s impact on the environment is a growing concern for the flying public with nearly 40 per cent of those surveyed agreeing to an environmental tax.
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New report calls for the continued investment in Australia’s airports
Airport investment and effective land use planning are essential for sustainable growth and longevity of the development of Australia's regional airports.
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Bristol Airport installs electric vehicle charging zones
Bristol Airport has installed a ten-bay charging zone, with the potential to expand this in the future, to promote the use of electric vehicles for both passengers and employees.
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In-Depth Focus 2019: Preparing for the future of aviation
All stakeholders within the aviation industry are presently faced with the challenge of minimising their impact on the environment. From carbon emissions, noise levels, water usage and waste, all aspects of airport operations need to be considered with a sustainable mindset.
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