SUSTAINABILITY
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 […]
Munich Airport (MUC) has achieved Level 4 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, confirming that the airport is consistently working toward its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2035. ACA Level 4 certifies that airports have clearly aligned their CO2 management with the goals of the Paris Agreement. This requires setting absolute reduction targets […]
Christchurch Airport has delivered what it has described as “an outstanding first-half result for FY26”, with solid revenue and profit growth driven by expanded air services and continued momentum across the airport’s commercial and property businesses. For the six months ended December 31, 2025, total revenue reached NZ$132.9 million, up 10% on the same period […]
Kully Sandhu, managing director of Aviation Recruitment Network, considers what needs to be done to restore confidence in careers in aviation. Sustainability is more than carbon targets and greener infrastructure; it’s about building resilient teams to deliver reliable operations through cycles of growth and disruption. Before the pandemic, aviation was viewed as a stable, long‑term […]
The heightened scrutiny of sustainability and cutting through green washing is increasing pressure on airports to step up their waste management efforts, writes Emma Cooke, operations manager with waste and tech specialist Envirovue. Getting rid of all that waste in a sustainable way in a daily challenge, and as the aviation industry faces growing environmental […]
Heathrow is increasing its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme in 2026, setting a new target going 2% above the UK mandate – aiming for 5.6% SAF uplift in 2026. Over £80 million is available to airlines to help bridge the cost gap between traditional kerosene and SAF, enabling a switch to cleaner fuels and […]
WSP UK’s Dr Catherine Wilson, reflects on a defining year for sustainable aviation and a handful of sustainability experts give their views on what may be on aviation’s agenda in 2026. The UK’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, EU hydrogen hub plans, electric planes in commercial trials, and airports embracing AI-driven energy efficiency ensure […]
Head of sustainability, Therese Forsström, tells us more about the sustainability goals and achievements of Swedish airport operator Swedavia. Does Swedavia agree that addressing aviation’s impact on the environment will play the biggest role in securing aviation’s licence to grow? Yes, absolutely. Air travel enables people to meet and businesses to operate and grow – […]
The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme plays a key role in supporting the decarbonisation efforts of airports worldwide, writes Alexandre de Joybert, director of sustainability at ACI EUROPE. The global aviation sector is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with airports playing a vital role in this transition. As essential hubs for connectivity […]
Swedish airport operator Swedavia has launched a new framework for issuing green bonds. It notes that the purpose of the initiative is to finance projects focused on climate change mitigation and sustainability. The framework has been reviewed by Sustainalytics, which has assessed the sustainability contribution of the framework as ‘significant’. “The new framework enables Swedavia […]
Queenstown Airport has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing meaningful progress on decarbonisation and broader sustainability initiatives. “Our holistic approach to sustainability recognises that people, planet, and prosperity are intertwined,” enthused chief executive, Shane O’Hare says. “A lot of effort is going into supporting our community, reducing our environmental impact, and improving how we operate. […]
