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66 Indian Airports Now Run Entirely On Green Energy India’s commitment to making its aviation sector more eco-friendly is progressing well. A major part of the larger vision is to make the airports in the country run on sustainable energy. And the latest figures from the Ministry of Civil Aviation are pretty encouraging. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gWEMmfmC #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

Great interactive map. SAF energy supplies are indeed fast becoming a matter of energy sovereignty and security for European nations. Full map: https://lnkd.in/d-PpfWpg? We need a worldwide map too! #sustainability #saf #energy #aviation #travel

Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native airline, has launched the first in a fleet of electric buses for employee transport, as part of its commitment to championing sustainable aviation practices. Tony Douglas, CEO, Riyadh Air: “Sustainability is embedded in our DNA and we will reflect this across all Riyadh Air’s operations, from managing fuel efficiency in the sky to reducing carbon emissions on the ground. Investing in electric coaches is just one early initiative we can introduce to offset our environmental footprint as we demonstrate we will be a leader in helping achieve the aviation industry’s global net-zero agenda.” Kalyana Sivagnanam, Group CEO, Petromin Corporation: “We are proud to have this partnership for sustainable mobility with Riyadh Air and contribute to their efforts to reach sustainability goals. This is a remarkable airline with environmental responsibility embedded in their DNA.” Read the full story >> https://lnkd.in/efkdCZ4P #airlines #aviation #sustainability #sustainableaviation

Securing future sustainable aviation fuels supplies is becoming a matter of energy security. During my speech in Amsterdam last week, I spoke about how many countries are securing local SAF supplies, as this map of Europe shows. This map by EUROCONTROL shows not just the various SAF mandates by countries, it also shows which airports are currently offering SAF. This is encouraging and I wish we can have a global map like this too. Perhaps International Civil Aviation Organization can lead that effort? Full map: https://lnkd.in/d-PpfWpg? h/t Baiba Dreimane #sustainability #aviation #travel

Abu Dhabi Terminal A in Numbers… ✈️ [Nice summary by stuff.co.nz] Nov 1 operations start at one of the world’s biggest and most futuristic airport terminals. 45 million passengers capacity per year (double the current airport capacity). 11,000 travellers per hour. US$3 billion total investment cost. 742,000 square metres total size of terminal. 28 airlines will use the new terminal. 79 aircrafts can be processed at any given time. 19,200 bags can be processed in an hour. 9 biometric touchpoints to help make the airport experience more seamless. 117 destinations airlines will fly to from terminal. 35,000 square metres of shopping area, with 163 retail concessionaires and food and drink outlets. 11,000 volunteers who have been putting the airport through stress tests over the last few days. 7500 Solar panels that power a 3MW plant which reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 5300 tonnes annually. 22 metres tall and 17 metres wide Sana Al Nour is one of the largest indoor public art features in the Middle East (plus other impressive artwork). 1 Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One was filmed here. #UAE #AbuDhabi #TerminalA

In this series of posts, we bring to you the best practices of PGCA. Third in the series is- Institutionalizing Agenda of Clean Air in DISHA Committee Meeting. Swaniti Global #airpollution #airquality #airqualityindex #PGCA #cleanair #air #DISHAMeeting

#dnata further reduces #CarbonFootprint with fleet-wide transition to #biodiesel in UAE dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced a major milestone in its environmental sustainability journey. All of the company’s non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment (GSE) are now operating exclusively on a biodiesel blend at its biggest operational hub in Dubai. This significant step, taken in partnership with Dubai Airports and the Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC), is projected to cut CO₂ equivalent emissions by over 3,500 tonnes annually over the lifecycle of the fuel consumed by dnata’s fleet. This is equivalent to over 21 million kilometres driven by an average diesel-powered car. The initiative has been gradually rolled out across dnata’s extensive ground handling and cargo operations at the two Dubai airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum - Dubai World Central (DWC). It involves a total of 2,500 vehicles, which support the safe and timely operations of over 220,000 flights annually.... https://bit.ly/3zb2ZQS dnata Travel Group ENOC Dubai Airports #Dubai #Aviation #Environment #Sustainability #ClimateAction #UAE #GCC #MiddleEast

#dnata further reduces #CarbonFootprint with fleet-wide transition to #biodiesel in UAE dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced a major milestone in its environmental sustainability journey. All of the company’s non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment (GSE) are now operating exclusively on a biodiesel blend at its biggest operational hub in Dubai. This significant step, taken in partnership with Dubai Airports and the Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC), is projected to cut CO₂ equivalent emissions by over 3,500 tonnes annually over the lifecycle of the fuel consumed by dnata’s fleet. This is equivalent to over 21 million kilometres driven by an average diesel-powered car. The initiative has been gradually rolled out across dnata’s extensive ground handling and cargo operations at the two Dubai airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum - Dubai World Central (DWC). It involves a total of 2,500 vehicles, which support the safe and timely operations of over 220,000 flights annually.... https://bit.ly/3zb2ZQS dnata Travel Group ENOC Dubai Airports #Dubai #Aviation #Environment #Sustainability #ClimateAction #UAE #GCC #MiddleEast

Hon Barbara Creecy, minister of transport, Republic of South Africa has emphasised the need for a common aviation strategy in Africa. Speaking during a tour of the exhibition floor at Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition, she referenced recent disruptions to services as a result of air traffic control failures that resulted in passenger delays. “Passengers at King Phalo and George airports in particular faced extensive delays, for which we apologise. We are now in the process of updating all flight procedures over the next 18 months to make sure we are fully compliant with international regulations,” Creecy said. “Passenger safety must not be compromised, even if we are facing difficulties.” Commenting on the challenges faced across the industry, Creecy said that connectivity and the cost of fuel are both significant hurdles that need to be overcome. “The purpose of these gatherings is to address these challenges, so both here in South Africa and next year when Aviation Africa will go to Kigali I hope we can move forward on a common strategy for Africa in place.” Creecy then turned her attention to the need to appoint a permanent CEO for South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways. “The South African cabinet has taken a decision that they wish to have a national flag carrier. Appointing a permanent CEO and having full time leadership is key to taking the airline forward.” Addressing the need to ensure that the next generation of South Africa’s aviation professionals is up to speed, Creecy noted that the Department of Transport has already implemented significant training programmes, including for pilots, air traffic controllers and safety officials. “The purpose of these programme is to ensure that some of the highly skilled professions within the aviation industry are made available to marginalised South Africans. It’s critical there is bursary support for these training schemes to ensure that the opportunity is open to all.” Looking ahead, Creecy said that the focus for growth now is to think about all the value streams for aviation, including the aerotropolis concept, which will be key to growing the industry. “ACSA plans to upgrade and expand our airports, which is very important given the anticipated growth in air passenger traffic. There are also plenty of exciting innovations in technology at the moment that we need to explore and we all know that to meet net zero commitments by 2050 we must find an alternative liquid aviation fuel with a lower carbon footprint. We also believe that South Africa is ideally placed to participate in the green hydrogen value chain.” https://lnkd.in/dZZTmUaU #avaf24 #aviationafrica #events #airtransport #southafrica #aviationindustry

It's crucial to understand your impact, and that starts with defining your environmental KPIs. As I continue my learning journey in aviation decarbonization, @Ali Thani Ali Al Khaifi from Oman airport shared an insightful list of parameters for defining environmental indicators and targets in #greenairports. These parameters include carbon, energy, water, air quality, noise, waste, ground transportation, contamination, biodiversity, infrastructure, and policy and management. Let's take action towards a sustainable future in aviation by setting clear and measurable environmental goals. #environmentalsustainability #aviationindustry #sustainabilitygoals