The recent decision to support the expansion of Gatwick Airport and continue with the planned Northern Runway Programme represents much more than the development of additional airport capacity. It is an opportunity to show commitment to the UK’s aviation sector, stimulate economic growth, and demonstrate that expansion accompanied by environmental responsibility through sustained investment in […]
Ireland’s first cutting-edge, pantograph electric bus chargers have been unveiled at Dublin Airport in a €17 million investment in sustainable electric transport, daa announced today. Dublin Airport’s pantograph infrastructure will deliver ultrafast charging for its new 14-vehicle, zero-emission electric shuttle bus fleet, which is operated by Aircoach and can accommodate up to 120 passengers per […]
The UK’s only facility licensed to handle all species of animals at Heathrow Airport has received a clean energy upgrade following the installation of solar panels and heat pumps to reduce its impact on the environment. A total of 94 solar panels have been installed at the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC), which on behalf […]
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has reported further cuts to its direct carbon emissions, with the latest figures showing its location-based greenhouse gas emissions fell by 11% during 2025/26, despite a 6% increase in passenger numbers. Continuing its long-term downward trend, the UK airport reduced its annual emissions by 798 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) over […]
Dalaman Airport in Turkey has reached a major milestone in sustainable aviation, becoming the first airport terminal globally to meet 100% of its electricity demand solely through rooftop solar installations. The completion of Phase 2 of its rooftop solar power project represents a step change in sustainable airport operations and underscores Ferrovial’s strategy to deliver […]
iGA Istanbul Airport has become the world’s first mega-airport to meet 100% of its electricity needs from solar energy, thanks to its Eskişehir Solar Power Plant. Through this project, iGA Istanbul Airport now sources all electricity used in its operations from renewable energy, marking a landmark achievement in global aviation and a critical milestone on its path toward the […]
Salvador Bahia Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has taken another important step in its sustainability agenda by expanding the use of cleaner fuel in airport operations. Since December 2025, two daily flights departing from Salvador have been operating with a mixture composed of 10% pure SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) and 90% conventional fossil […]
The consortium delivering John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal One has announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. Delivered with the support of Schneider Electric’s global consulting practice, SE Advisory Services, the report is said to underscore the continued progress in building climate-resilient infrastructure, expanding energy efficiency initiatives, and […]
Lagardère Travel Retail UAE has marked World Environment Day by launching a new sustainability initiative at Dubai International Airport (DXB). In partnership with UAE-based company mybird, all straws used across its F&B outlets at DXB have been upgraded to next-generation sustainable alternatives. By implementing mybird straws across its F&B network at DXB, Lagardère Travel Retail […]
Birmingham Airport’s journey to carbon neutrality has taken a significant step forward by it achieving Level 4 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. The accreditation recognises the UK airport’s continued progress in reducing carbon emissions and strengthening its long-term sustainability commitments. And it is further supported by BHX’s new five-year Sustainability Strategy, that was […]
Amsterdam Schiphol’s efforts to introduce more efficient, lower emission ground operations have been boosted by the news that Menzies Aviation will support the roll-out of TaxiBot technology at the gateway, TaxiBot is a semi-robotic, electric aircraft towing system that enables aircraft to taxi between the gate and runway without using their main engines, reducing fuel […]
Dublin Airport has achieved Level 4+ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, placing it among the top 13% of airports globally for carbon management. Operator, daa, notes that the achievement marks a significant step forward in its sustainability journey. “Achieving Level 4+ of Airport Carbon Accreditation is an important validation of the real progress […]
