SUSTAINABILITY
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 […]
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 […]
