Work to create Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm at Glasgow Airport is underway following completion of the development phase of the project. £18.5m is being invested to create the 19.9MW plant.

Work to create Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm at Glasgow Airport is underway following completion of the development phase of the project. £18.5m is being invested to create the 19.9MW plant.
Digitally-native new airline Riyadh Air has signed a contract to implement an integrated operational suite from Lufthansa Systems, as it aims to unlock digital leadership in aviation sustainability.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have presented a roadmap that sets out the steps required to develop hydrogen infrastructure at medium-sized airports, using HAM as an example.
VINCI Airports has announced a £100 million five-year investment plan to increase Belfast International Airport’s operational efficiency, while improving passenger experience and environmental performance.
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TUI Airline has implemented the SITA OptiClimb solution as part of its sustainability agenda to reduce emissions. This utilises Machine Learning as part of TUI’s commitment to “innovative technologies”.
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As part of the airline’s ‘Mission Next Gen Aircraft’, Air New Zealand has opened an Expression of Interest to airports with the aim of selecting a route for its commercial demonstrator aircraft from 2026.
The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund – a way for companies and consumers to come together and increase the supply of SAF through the support of start-ups – has grown to nearly $200 million.
Edmonton International Airport and FORGE Hydrocarbons have signed an MoU to collaboratively advance “a unique and innovative approach” to Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in the Edmonton Metro Region.
The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund – a way for companies and consumers to come together and increase the supply of SAF through the support of start-ups – has grown to nearly $200 million.
Edmonton International Airport and FORGE Hydrocarbons have signed an MoU to collaboratively advance “a unique and innovative approach” to Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in the Edmonton Metro Region.
A Virgin Atlantic led consortium has announced that the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel transatlantic flight will take place on 28 November 2023, pending further regulatory approvals and testing.
As part of a new sustainability coalition, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines will provide input to Boeing and NASA on the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator.
Los Angeles World Airports – host of FTE Global on 19-21 September 2023 – has prohibited the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at both Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport.
Emirates has committed US$200 million to fund research and development projects focused on sustainability. It will identify partnerships with organisations working on solutions in advanced fuel and energy technologies.
Budapest Airport and Wizz Air, in cooperation with fuel suppler MOL, Neste, and RÜK (Airport Fuel Supply Kft.) have started commercially testing SAF supply. The project supports efforts to reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions.
Alaska Airlines has presented a Bombardier Q400 to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach and applicability of zero emissions flight technology.
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