Sustainable Aviation

Sustainable aviation news and features

LAX ConRAC wins eco recognition

Los Angeles International Airport’s Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility has been recognised for sustainability excellence 

Brussels prioritises sustainability in EIA

The public enquiry for the renewal of Brussels Airport's environmental permit is underway, involving an environmental impact assessment

Swissport makes net-zero commitment

Swissport International is committing to be 100% carbon-neutral by 2050, through the decarbonisation of its operations and supply chain

Delivering a healthier airport

Airports in the Americas are taking a greater interest in the wellbeing of passengers and staff, addressing everything from air quality to stress levels, reports Chris Anderson

LAX launches Sustain With Love

Los Angeles International Airport has unveiled its Sustain With Love initiative to support the elimination of single-use plastic water bottles

Vertiport fuelling partnership announced

Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions and LYTE Aviation aim to fulfil the infrastructure requirements for all types of eVTOL technologies

Upgraded Gatwick station opens

A new-look Gatwick Airport station has opened to passengers, transforming the journey from train to plane, according to Network Rail

SITA environmental targets validated

The Science Based Targets initiative, a global collaboration that provides expert guidance on achieving net zero, has validated SITA’s targets

Skyportz releases vertistop design

Skyportz – alongside Contreras Earl Architecture and Arup – has released its design for privately owned vertiports for public usage on compact sites

Hamad wins BSI extension

Hamad International Airport has received a certification extension from BSI, reaffirming the airport’s commitment to sustainability

Gatwick publishes sustainability policy

The new strategy highlights the airport’s ambition to become carbon neutral by 2030, whilst supporting the local economy and community

Western Sydney Airport unveils final terminal design

Sustainability and energy efficiency are at the core of the airport as CEO Simon Hickey reveals details of the $5.3 billion project

Hamad International signs MoU to achieve environmental sustainability

Working alongside the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, the airport hopes to achieve objectives set out by the Qatar National Vision 2030

SFO steps up plastic-free policy

The airport has banned the sale of all plastic bottles, pushing the hub closer to its goal of zero waste going to landfill

Gatwick Airport confirms implementation of terminal forecourt charge

Revenue from the initiative will be used to provide further protection for jobs at the airport

BA signs second SAF partnership

By integrating sustainable aviation fuels, BA hopes to achieve its goal of becoming net-zero by 2050

Qantas and BP partner to pursue net zero ambitions

Both companies are dedicated to reaching the net zero emissions goal by 2050

Air France-KLM launches corporate travel SAF programme

Customers will be able to contribute to the scheme, reducing the airlines environmental impact