The world’s airports continue to deliver on sustainability, achieving new milestones and pioneering new green initiatives, writes Joe Bates. NEW AIRPORT CARBON ACCREDITATION HIGH FOR NARITA In another step towards net zero, Tokyo’s Narita International Airport has successfully upgraded to Level 4 ‘Transformation’ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Narita operator, NAA, has set comprehensive decarbonisation […]
A pioneering demonstration showcasing how hydrogen can support the decarbonisation of airport ground operations has taken place at Exeter Airport in the UK – marking an important step towards achieving the first ‘zero-carbon turn’ of a commercial aircraft. In a first of its kind for the UK, the trial, delivered by a partnership of Exeter […]
London’s Heathrow Airport today unveiled an Air Traffic Control tower with a difference, a birdwatching hideaway right in the heart of one of its 13 local nature conservation sites. The one-of-a-kind bird hide, designed to resemble the airport’s iconic control tower, is free to visit as part of a bookable tour of the area. It […]
Dublin Airport has committed to a significant expansion of its onsite solar farm, resulting in more than 20% of the airport’s annual electricity needs coming from renewable solar energy by 2030. Operator, daa, made the announcement today at the official opening of Phase 1 of Dublin Airport’s solar farm by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien […]
Birmingham Airport (BHX) in the UK is celebrating its most waste efficient year ever with its recycling rate for terminal operations exceeding 75%. Year-on-year, the airport’s recycling rate for main terminal waste was 76%, the highest annual figure to date. Last year, BHX became the first airport worldwide to implement a Mobile Segregation Unit (MSU) […]
ACI EUROPE today responded to the European Commission consultation on the revision of Aviation State aid Guidelines on behalf of the European airport community, reiterating that operating aid to Europe’s regional airports must be extended to safeguard vital air connectivity. The European Commission has previously acknowledged the importance of State aid in ensuring fair competition […]
Christchurch International Airport has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of the 2025 financial year, with net profit increasing by 10.5% to NZ$23.8 million compared to the same period last year. Board chair, Sarah Ottrey, said: “As a key asset for Christchurch city and the South Island, Christchurch Airport is pleased with […]
Christchurch Airport has taken another significant step in its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability, taking possession of New Zealand’s first electric fire truck today. The Rosenbauer RT (Revolutionary Technology) is also the first electric fire truck at any airport in the Southern Hemisphere, reinforcing the airport’s leadership in sustainable airport practices. The arrival of […]
Christchurch Airport has taken another significant step in its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability, taking possession of New Zealand’s first electric fire truck today. The Rosenbauer RT (Revolutionary Technology) is also the first electric fire truck at any airport in the Southern Hemisphere, reinforcing the airport’s leadership in sustainable airport practices. The arrival of […]
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) recorded “robust traffic growth” in 2024 as the airport entered a new era of three-runway operation, with flight movements in December rose year-on-year by 12.5% to 33,550. It was close to pre-pandemic levels, with individual daily flight movements exceeding pre-pandemic level, setting new record high. In December 2024, year-on-year passenger […]
Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) today inaugurated its new solar farm, which instantly becomes one of the largest photovoltaic systems in the world within an airport perimeter. The solar farm is located along the eastern side of Runway 3 at Rome Fiumicino Airport. The new infrastructure was designed by ADR and built by Enel in collaboration […]
Swedavia has issued SEK2 billion in green bonds and repurchased bonds of SEK822 million under its existing medium-term note (MTN) programme. Green bonds are part of Swedavia’s strategy to promote sustainable investments within its operations. The issue is divided into three tranches, one with a nominal amount of SEK1 billion with a fixed coupon rate […]
