The Indian aviation industry is flying high. A booming economy, rising middle-income households, supportive policy frameworks and infrastructure building, and healthy competition amongst low-cost carriers are all contributing. But sustainability is also a top priority. Aviation accounts for 2% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, so sustainable airport structure is critical.…
A tailored digital toolkit for the measurement of embodied carbon of airport buildings and infrastructure assets could influence decisions on future projects.
Airline trade body the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects global demand for air travel to grow in the coming decades. In response, many airports in the UK…
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on its target for all airport operations in England to be zero emission by 2040.
The Jet Zero Strategy - published in July 2022 - sets out the vision for an aviation sector which reaches net zero emissions by 2050, along with ambitions…
Atkins has been awarded a five-year contract by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) to deliver civil and airfield engineering design services at Dublin and Cork airports.
DAA is the owner and operator of both airports. The Civil Engineering Design Services framework contract (Lot 2) – extendable by three years - is…
As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, Colas highlights that innovation is the key for a business’ longevity and growth.
Entering a market with a completely new product is risky, but that did not stop the founders of Colas – then known as Asphalt Cold Mix – from launching a business in…
Planning lawyers, economists and environmentalists have warned that the Planning Inspectorate’s decision last week to approve Bristol Airport’s expansion plans on appeal sets a precedent for future UK airport expansions.
Plans to expand the airport to cater for an additional 2M passengers a year were knocked back by North Somerset Council in February…
New low-emission aviation technologies do not necessarily mean airport expansions should move forward, according to Aviation Environment Federation director Tim Johnson.
Earlier this month the government revealed the concept for an aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen, but Johnson said that when it comes to expansions and emissions, "the key issue is…
Gatwick has announced plans to reposition the centre line of its northern runway north by 12m to allow it to be brought into regular use.
The airport officially announced a three-month consultation on the plans for a second runway between September and December this year after stating the project would bring…
Gatwick Airport is to press ahead with its expansion plans despite unveiling £245M in losses for the first half of 2021.
A spokesperson for the airport confirmed that it intends to take forwards plans for the Northern runway to be bought into routine use and will launch a public consultation later…
Luton Airport Ltd has revealed the first view of the ride from on board the Luton Direct Air-Rail Transit (Dart).
The Luton Dart will speed travellers from Luton Airport Parkway station to the terminal of London Luton Airport in under four minutes, and allow passengers to travel between St Pancras and…
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