Sustainable Aviation

Birmingham switches to renewable electricity 

The UK’s Birmingham Airport has begun using electricity generated solely from renewable sources

Edinburgh Airport vehicles use vegetable oil

Vehicles operating at Edinburgh Airport are now being powered by vegetable oil as the airport continues to look at ways of reducing its emissions

Bristol boosts e-vehicle fleet

Bristol Airport has invested in three additional electric Nissan e-NV200 vans for its landside and airside operations

Hamad announces composting scheme

A new scheme from Qatar’s flagship airport will see the facility’s waste repurposed as organic compost for landscaping activities

Menzies partners with ClimateCare

Menzies Aviation will work with carbon offset specialist ClimateCare to support socially responsible projects that cut carbon emissions

dnata unveils Changi solar plant

dnata has installed a 3.5 megawatt-peak rooftop solar power system across its buildings at Singapore’s Changi Airport

Airpro invests in electric deicers

Airpro has made a significant investment in electric deicers to be used at Helsinki Airport, the first such investment in the Nordics

ACI launches ESG guide for airports

Airports Council International World has released a guide for airports, "Environmental, Social, and Governance Management Best Practice"

Cathay Pacific launches HKIA SAF programme

Cathay Pacific is launching its pilot Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme, the first major initiative of its kind in Asia

Singapore, New Zealand make eco aviation move

Singapore and New Zealand will work with industry, academia and other stakeholders to drive the development of a sustainable aviation ecosystem

Lufthansa, Fraport and Munich issue climate call

While supporting the EU’s climate protection goals, Lufthansa, Fraport and Munich Airport are calling for a policy that ensures a level playing field

Cologne/Bonn and Eurowings reforestation

Eurowings and Cologne/Bonn Airport are to plant 6,000 trees in the Königsforst nature reserve, the first such initiative for a German airline and airport