Latest Policy News
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Bristol Airport Launches Innovation Fund Supporting Decarbonisation
Bristol Airport has launched a new Fund to kick start and fast track decarbonisation initiatives in the South West of the United Kingdom.
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Sydney Airport Commits to Net Zero by 2030
Sydney Airport has announced it will achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and outlined actions that will ensure it meets the commitment…
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Edmonton International and Air Canada Form Green Partnership
Edmonton International Airport and Air Canada are partnering to reduce carbon emissions and advance green and sustainable aviation.
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ICAO Marks Earth Day 2021 with New Eco-Airport Publications
ICAO has released two publications as part of its Eco-Airport Toolkit e-collection focusing on climate resilient airports.
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Menzies Aviation Commits to a More Sustainable Future
Menzies Aviation has announced its commitment to making 100% of its operations carbon neutral by the Company’s 200-year anniversary in 2033.
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Hamad International Airport Signs MoU for Environmental Sustainability
Hamad International Airport has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment to develop waste management methods.
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LGS and Riga Airport Complete Service Quality and Safety Project
The introduction of A-CDM, which was a joint effort of the air navigation service provider state joint stock company LGS and Riga Airport.
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SFO Expands Plastic-Free Policy to Prohibit Sale of All Plastic Bottles
The SFO has announced the expansion of its industry-leading plastic-free policy to prohibit the sale of any beverages in plastic bottles.
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Groningen Airport Eelde Becomes First Hydrogen Valley Airport in Europe
Groningen Airport Eelde and New Energy Coalition will collaborate to make the airport sustainable through hydrogen applications.
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Aena Set to Invest €550 Million in Climate Action Plan
Aena’s Board of Directors has signed off on its Climate Action Plan 2021-2030, which will enable it to reach carbon neutrality by 2026.
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Swedavia’s Own Airport Operations Now Fossil-Free
Swedavia is one of the first in the world to have airport operations under its own management at its ten airports be fossil-free.
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Birmingham Airport Achieves ISO 45001
Birmingham Airport has achieved ISO 45001 certification following an assessment of its occupational health & safety management system.
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CLT Implements Healthy Building Initiative
Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is investing in the latest technology to deter the spread of COVID-19 and promote a healthy building.
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All Three City of Phoenix Airports Receive GBAC STAR Accreditation
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in the GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Program.
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RIC Achieves GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation
Richmond International Airport (RIC) has achieved the GBAC STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.
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Kansai Airports Group Aims for Net Zero Emissions
Kansai Airports Group is pleased to announce that it has set a long-term target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Munich Airport Working Towards Climate Neutrality
Munich Airport is investing a total of €150 million between now and 2030 to help it achieve its target of climate neutrality.
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Carbon-Free Heating at Rovaniemi Airport
Finavia and Napapiirin Energia ja Vesi (Neve) have entered into an agreement on the heating of Rovaniemi Airport with carbon-neutral heating…
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HIAL Leads Sustainable Aviation Project at Kirkwall Airport
HIAL's £3.7 million project hopes to develop a sustainable aviation programme to transform short flight travel between remote communities.
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TSA Closes 2020 with Dramatic Changes in Checkpoint Operations
In 2020, TSA installed 6,873 acrylic barriers at 384 airports. Accelerated technology deployments also saw the installation of 927 CAT units…
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Forecourt Access Charge Announced at Heathrow
The forecourt charge, expected to be around £5, is part of Heathrow's response to the £1.5bn losses incurred in 2020.
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Tallinn Is Moving Towards a Greener Airport
The goal of AS Tallinna Lennujaam is to become a carbon neutral by the year of 2030, continuing with a sustainable and responsible outlook.
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England Introduces Testing Strategy for International Arrivals
Passengers entering England will be able to reduce isolation time with the launch of a new strategy for testing international arrivals.
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ACI World Publishes Airport Security Risk Assessment Handbook
The Airport Security Risk Assessment Handbook assists airports in understanding threats, assessing risks and allocating resources.