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 […]
Whether installed on rooftops, in purpose-built farms or car parks across the airport site, solar can power aviation’s future, writes Tom Lloyd. In 2024, almost one million flights departed from UK airports, producing 34.1 million tonnes of CO2 – a 6.2% increase in emissions and a 4.1% increase in flight numbers compared to 2023. Although […]
SWISS and Metafuels SAF technology have signed an agreement to jointly promote the development and scaling-up of viable sustainable aviation fuel solutions. The collaboration should help SWISS secure long-term access to synthetic fuels and make further progress towards lower-emissions aviation, while also investing in Switzerland as an innovation hub. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) notes […]
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has officially achieved Level 4 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme. The UK gateway claims that it marks a significant step forward in its evolution into a modern, responsible, and future-ready gateway for Yorkshire. The achievement is part of a core pillar of LBA’s recently launched ‘Together for Tomorrow’ […]
Shannon Airport has become the first airport in Ireland to deploy a First‑Mover R‑3500, a state‑of‑the‑art electric vehicle (EV)‑moving system designed to safely relocate both electric and conventional vehicles. Originally developed to enable fire departments to safely combat EV fires, this innovative unit is fully electric itself, remotely operated and capable of lifting and transporting […]
Lithuania’s Kaunas Airport (KUN) has trialled the use of a hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck, which it notes moved across the apron without emitting a single gram of CO2 and handled its tasks with ease. KUN is participating in a European Union – funded project aimed at promoting the use of more sustainable fuel (hydrogen) across various […]
