ACI World Airport Development News: Issue 01 – 2020

Issue 01 / 2020 ACI World AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT NEWS A service provided by ACI World in cooperation with Momberger Airport Information www.mombergerairport.info Editor & Publisher: Martin Lamprecht [email protected] Founding Editor & Publisher: Manfred Momberger

Contents Focus on Oceania ...... 1

Other Regions ...... 6

Green Airports ...... 7

Focus on Oceania AUSTRALIA Initial design concepts have been unveiled for Western Sydney International Airport (‘Nancy-Bird Walton Airport’) by the international firm Zaha Hadid Architects and Australia’s Cox Architecture, which were selected to design the state-of-the-art terminal precinct. The brief was to design an airport that the people of Western Sydney can be proud of. The exterior of the terminal complements the natural landscape, paying tribute to the local area. Arriving passengers will be greeted by landscaped gardens within a grand public plaza with a great choice of retail, dining and entertainment. When they enter the terminal, the lighting and curvature of the soaring timber ceilings will help to guide them through the building while stunning vertical gardens will provide an inviting and relaxing start to their journey. Western Sydney University students and Dharug aboriginal community members were engaged during the initial concept design development. Engagement with government, industry and community stakeholders will increase for further design details. Hochtief’s Australian subsidiary CPB Contractors has won two contracts that will earn it almost AUD 520 million in revenue. The contracts cover earthworks in joint venture with Lendlease for Sydney’s new airport and early works for the biggest road project in Victoria’s history. CPB Contractors and Lendlease will deliver the bulk earthworks for the construction of Western Sydney International Airport. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that work under the contract would move around 25 million cubic metres of earth on the site to support construction of the airport’s major elements, including the runway and terminal. The work will generate revenue of approximately AUD 323 million to CPB Contractors. It is the second project awarded by Western Sydney Airport to the joint venture, following the award of an early earthworks package in July 2018. Bulk earthworks include overall topographical and drainage design for the entire airport precinct as well as detailed design and construction of earthworks and drainage for the area. Work started in late 2019 and is scheduled to be completed in 2022. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development, Michael McCormack, said this was an important first step in the construction of a once-in-a-lifetime infrastructure project. “The construction of a major airport comes around once in a generation and this infrastructure project will not only provide job opportunities west of Sydney during the construction phase but also beyond 2026 when it opens,” the Deputy Prime Minister said. “When complete, the Western Sydney International Airport will ensure greater connectivity to other Australian cities, regional hubs and of course the world which benefits all Australians and visitors.” Finance Minister Mathias Cormann said that in reaching this next milestone, the project was entering an exciting new phase. “Since early earthworks started in September 2018, more than 1.5 million cubic metres of earth has been moved,” Cormann said. “But construction activity has so far only concentrated on a small portion of the 1,780-hectare site. With the awarding of this contract, we will see work on the site ramp up significantly. The contractors will soon be working across an area of

The international arrivals hall at Melbourne Airport will undergo renovation to accommodate the airport’s increasing international passenger numbers. Upgrade plans include the expansion of the area, with a larger link to connect Terminals 2 and 3. Additional escalators and seating, as well as an enhanced taxi pickup zone, will also be provided. Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation, Andrew Gardiner, said: “Melbourne Airport’s passenger numbers are growing rapidly, especially in the international traveller market, leading us to the international arrivals hall expansion, which will future-proof the airport for continued growth. On an average day, almost 16,000 people pass through the arrivals hall, making it an extremely busy space, and numbers are only going to rise. The refurbishment is going to create a more spacious and inviting environment for our travellers while providing better connectivity to the rest of our terminal building.” The expansion is expected to be finalised by the end of 2020. During the work, the hall’s main entry will be closed, and passengers will be able to reach the hall through Terminals 1 and 3. They can access the airport’s long-term carpark shuttle bus and SkyBus from the Terminal 1 entrance. -- In June 2019, Melbourne Airport also started construction on a new AUD 300 million taxiway network to improve flight movements and expand services. The investment is the largest airfield investment project since Melbourne Airport opened in 1970 and is set to increase capacity, facilitate new routes and improve terminal facilities. An official ground-breaking ceremony took place on 24 June 2019 to mark the start of works on ‘Taxiway Zulu’, which will create hundreds of jobs for Victorians during the three-and-a-half-year construction project. The construction project will see the development of more than 250,000 m² of new taxiway pavement and is designed to be completed without significant interruption to a single one of the airport’s daily flights. Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation, David Hall, said: “This is not just about breaking ground on an AUD 300 million investment in our airfield; it is about transforming the travel experience for our passengers. When completed, these new taxiways will mean better on-time performance for flights, more space for international aircraft and access to new destinations – it’s all part of our vision to support Melbourne on its journey to become Australia’s biggest city.” Duncan Gibb, CEO of Australia’s transport infrastructure contractor Fulton Hogan, said: “We are passionate about designing a new future for Melbourne Airport while setting a benchmark for sustainable infrastructure. Melbourne Airport has ambitious plans for its future and we are proud to be selected to help deliver their inspirational vision.” John O’Callaghan, DCWC’s Project Management Director, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Melbourne Airport in the delivery of this challenging airfield development that unlocks the airport’s growth potential.” Donald Cant Watts Corke (DCWC) is one of Australia’s largest, privately-owned providers of quantity surveying, project management, and associated services. -- The finished taxiway network will result in parallel taxiways in the north of the airfield in supporting widebody aircraft movements in both the east-west and north-south directions. -- In March 2019, Melbourne became the first Australian airport to launch a fully integrated smart-security screening point to reduce long queues.

Foundation works for the southern terminal expansion has started, representing the next step in the delivery of the AUD 500 million Gold Coast Airport (OOL) redevelopment to cater for the doubling of its 6.6 million passengers a year by 2037. The landmark project will double the footprint of the existing terminal, delivering aerobridges, additional retail space and new departure lounge, baggage-handling, and border-control facilities. Future construction milestones will see completion of the ground floor slab in coming months, topping out of the building in mid-2020 and the opening of the terminal in mid-2021. When the southern terminal expansion is complete, work will

ACI World AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT NEWS A service provided by ACI World in cooperation with Momberger Airport Information www.mombergerairport.info Editor & Publisher: Martin Lamprecht [email protected] Founding Editor & Publisher: Manfred Momberger begin on the existing terminal refurbishment. Queensland Airports Ltd CEO Chris Mills said that years of planning had been undertaken in the lead-up to the works, which represented a major step forward for the expanding airport precinct. “This project will change the face of the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales and deliver a gateway that Australia’s leading tourism destination deserves,” he said. “Importantly, the project will address current capacity issues while paving the way for future passenger growth. About AUD 500 million is being invested in the airport precinct, including this redevelopment and the Rydges airport hotel, which is now under construction.” Mr Mills said the safe and efficient operation of the airport would continue to be a priority during construction. “We are working with Lendlease on unique solutions to ensure the airport continues to run smoothly as the terminal expansion is delivered,” he said. Lendlease Building CEO Dale Connor said the Gold Coast Airport Southern Terminal expansion project reinforced Lendlease’s capability to deliver large projects in live and complex environments. “Construction of a 30,000-m² expansion project amongst one of Australia’s fastest growing airports is no easy feat. It requires careful programming and stakeholder engagement to ensure minimal disruption to day-to-day operations,” he said. “Together with the airport, we have developed innovative solutions to minimize disruption to passengers travelling through the airport and maintain construction progress. For example, we will create a temporary baggage tug tunnel to maintain our baggage-handling operation while the three-level building is constructed over the top.” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Australian Government was working with airports to improve their infrastructure to meet expected tourism increases. “The forecasts for passenger growth at Gold Coast Airport are exciting. With almost 7 million passengers expected in 2020, the airport and the region will benefit from this development for years to come,” he said. “This means more options for locals, and more visitors to the Gold Coast. Recently growth in international traffic with Singapore and New Zealand has been really ramping up, and South Korea connections start later in 2019. “This is why our Government approved Gold Coast Airport’s plans for this terminal development, and a major hotel. This is good news for the airport and great news for local jobs. Improving regional economies is what we do and is why we are in government.” -- Airport operator Queensland Airports expects the project will create 1,500 jobs, with about 250 workers on site at peak times.

Canberra Airport expects the number of passengers passing through its terminal to approach 9 million a year by 2039/40, more than double the 3.3 million total for 2018/19. This could be increased to 12 million passengers a year with relatively modest additions. The forecast was included in Canberra Airport’s draft master plan, which charts the outlook for its operations and development over the next two decades. It said the prospects for future growth were strong, as the airport focused on attracting more international airlines, including low-cost carriers. “We continue to collaborate with the ACT and NSW Governments, who support our plans for growing our aviation business, and we are optimistic about future growth,” Canberra Airport’s head of Aviation Michael Thomson said in a statement. “Our region has a lot to offer Australia and the world.” In 2018/19, Canberra Airport had 3.13 million domestic passengers and 170,000 international passengers. By 2039/40 this was forecast to increase to 7.91 million domestic passengers and 996,000 international passengers for a total of 8.90 million, the draft master plan released on 22 August 2019 showed. “If significant low-cost carrier services develop before 2025, this growth will be higher,” the draft master plan said. Canberra Airport welcomed its first international flights in September 2016, when Singapore Airlines began four weekly flights to the Australian capital as part of a Singapore – Canberra - Wellington routing with Boeing 777-200s. The Canberra - Wellington leg was dropped in May 2018, with Singapore Airlines instead operating a daily 777-300ER Singapore – Sydney – Canberra - Singapore service. Qatar Airways became the second airline to offer international flights in February 2018, when it began a Doha – Sydney - Canberra service with Boeing 777-300ER equipment. “These flights are in the early stages of introducing Canberra as a tourism destination to the world and are having a ripple effect on people

ACI World AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT NEWS A service provided by ACI World in cooperation with Momberger Airport Information www.mombergerairport.info Editor & Publisher: Martin Lamprecht [email protected] Founding Editor & Publisher: Manfred Momberger across Asia and Europe,” the draft master plan said. “This introduction is only just starting to gain traction.” Further discussions with other international carriers and low-cost carriers are on-going as part of efforts to grow the number of international flights from 14 a week currently, as well as to increase the LCC presence in Canberra. Canberra Airport is also “well placed to operate as an alternate freight airport” given its curfew-free status. “Based on the experience of highly successful operations at airports in secondary cities in North America and Europe which in some cases see large numbers of nightly freight flights, this 2020 Master Plan envisages international, trans-Tasman and domestic freight flights congregating at Canberra, exchanging freight, and departing again to their destination,” the draft master plan said. In terms of domestic services, Canberra Airport said the existing route network would “drive a substantial proportion of the domestic growth”, in part supported by on-carriage demand from international passengers. “Additional services on existing and former routes will therefore remain a priority for Canberra Airport as part of its overall growth strategy,” the draft master plan said. “It is highly likely this will include Tiger building additional services onto the existing eight Melbourne and four Brisbane return services per week and create opportunities for Jetstar to start operations at Canberra. “This will correct a market anomaly which sees little low-cost carrier operations into Canberra despite the greater Canberra regional population of over 900,000 making the Canberra region the sixth largest population centre in Australia.” Canberra Airport also forecast growth in regional services as airlines reopened non-stop routes that were dropped when Brindabella Airlines collapsed. The draft master plan noted FlyPelican launched non-stop flights to Newcastle and Dubbo and expressed confidence that there would eventually be flights to destinations such as Albury and Merimbula added within the next five years. “It is noted that increasing congestion at Sydney [Kingsford Smith Airport] and the Australian Government’s decision to progress a new Western Sydney Airport to start operation by 2026 will serve to strengthen the viability of the national network, in the national interest,” the draft master plan said. The airport’s Executive Chairman Terry Snow and Managing Director Stephen Byron said cutbacks to the public service over the past decade meant the region could no longer rely on the public sector as a driver of economic activity. “Our future lies in diversifying and attracting new businesses and industries, particularly those that reflect the strengths of our region; smart offerings in education, tourism, IT, and cyber security, defence and national security, transport, light manufacturing and niche agricultural export opportunities,” the pair said in the foreword to the annual report.

Adelaide Airport has released its 2019 Preliminary Draft Master Plan which outlines its plans for infrastructure, job creation and sustainable economic development over the next 20 years. The airport has grown significantly as a major economic and employment generator in South Australia and this growth is expected to continue over the next two decades. Forecasts indicate that passenger numbers will grow to 19.8 million – including 3.3 million international travellers – while air freight will almost triple from 58,500 tonnes to 146,000 tonnes in 20 years. Infrastructure projects that will help assist with the expected passenger growth are estimated to be under way or completed over the next five years. These projects include the domestic and international terminal expansion (currently under construction), and a freight and logistics hub in the Airport East Precinct to the south of the main runway with dedicated access via Richmond Road. Adelaide Airport Managing Director, Mark Young, said a lot had been achieved in the past five years. “Adelaide Airport remains one of the fastest growing domestic and international airports in Australia, and since 2014 we’ve attracted major new airlines such as Qatar Airways and China Southern. We’ve also built the new Atura Hotel, commenced a major terminal expansion project, and attracted major companies to our precinct such as OZ Minerals, Australian Clinical Labs, Otis, Kennards Self Storage, Aldi, and AFL Max. The growth of Adelaide Airport is inextricably linked to the development of South Australia. We play an essential role in the economic prosperity and development of the State through creating jobs and supporting business, tourism and leisure activities. We are planning and building appropriate levels of infrastructure to stay ahead of this growth and maintain our reputation as one of Australia’s most modern

The Sunshine Coast Council has considered the draft Master Plan 2040 submitted by Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd as the airport manager and the organization responsible for the safe operation of the facility. Economic Development and Innovation Portfolio Councillor Steve Robinson said the master plan fulfilled the contract requirements between council and Palisade Investment Partners when they acquired the airport business in 2017 under a 99-year lease. “The draft Master Plan 2040 sets out Sunshine Coast Airport Pty Ltd’s vision for the first 20 years of airport operations based around the additional capabilities that will be provided by our new runway,” Cr Robinson said. “It appropriately accounts for issues raised during the ten-week public consultation undertaken by Sunshine Coast Airport earlier in 2019.” Cr Robinson highlighted that the master plan was not a land use approval document – it was effectively a business plan for how the airport would operate for the next 20 years. “Any development on the airport site which is proposed by Sunshine Coast Airport will need to be the subject of future development applications and will be managed and considered in line with how council and other levels of government deal with all other development applications,” he said. The commercial arrangement which was put in place with Palisade Investment Partners in 2017 following an extensive public tender process enables the Council to deliver a new runway and associated infrastructure at no enduring cost to the ratepayer, as well as receiving an annual royalty payment of 5% of gross revenue for the life of the agreement. “The total value of that deal to the Council is estimated at AUD 605 million,” Cr Robinson said. “The commercial partnership has enabled the Council to proceed with the airport expansion project – a project that will deliver approximately AUD 4.1 billion to the Sunshine Coast economy through to 2040 and 2,230 jobs over the same period.

NEW ZEALAND Wellington Airport has released a new NZD 1 billion plus master plan showing how it will accommodate future growth for the region over the next 20 years. The proposed masterplan includes a terminal expansion, runway and taxiway system improvements, new freight facilities, additional aircraft parking stands, and a modern fire station. The plans also accommodate rapid transport from Wellington’s city centre. Under the plans, a new multi-purpose domestic and international terminal would be constructed. The development will extend to the south of the existing terminal, with the surrounding apron and at-grade carparking areas repurposed for jet aircraft. The northern parts of the terminal will be converted for regional traffic – essentially ‘flipping’ the terminals around. By 2040 the airport is expected to double its economic contribution to the region from NZD 2.3 to NZD 4.3 billion per year and facilitating more than 22,000 jobs. Steve Sanderson, Chief Executive of Wellington Airport, says the master plan shows how the airport will cater for a doubling in travellers from 6.4 million today to the 12 million that are expected to pass through every year by 2040. “The recent terminal expansion has done well to keep pace with domestic growth, but the international facilities are already facing congestion at peak times. The availability of gates is constrained during busy periods and busing of regional passengers is often required. The forecast growth will mean demand will exceed existing capacity and we need additional land to accommodate the airport’s operations and the

ACI World AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT NEWS A service provided by ACI World in cooperation with Momberger Airport Information www.mombergerairport.info Editor & Publisher: Martin Lamprecht [email protected] Founding Editor & Publisher: Manfred Momberger new generation of aircraft that are carrying increasing numbers of passengers more efficiently,” Sanderson commented. The airport is geographically hemmed in between Lyall Bay to the south, Evans Bay to the north, the Miramar Links Golf Club to the east, and a retail park plus some housing to the west. As an international airport, Wellington has an extremely small 110-hectare footprint compared with Auckland Airport’s close to 1,800 hectares and Christchurch’s 750 hectares, says Mr Sanderson. “This has made us one of the most efficient and innovative airports in the world – but it limits our options. Growth to the south and east is the most feasible option given the airport’s geographical constraints. This master plan sets out our vision to meet the needs of travellers and airlines, but also provide new possibilities and opportunities for the city, the region, and New Zealand. Our growth will play a pivotal role in shaping Wellington’s future. Wellington is now a destination in its own right with the city consistently rating as one of the most liveable in the world. Now more than ever, growing Wellington’s global connectivity is critical to the city and the country. That’s why we’re setting our sights on creating the airport of the future to support business and freight connectivity, increase employment opportunities, support sustainable tourism for New Zealand, improve personal travel options and ultimately enhance Wellington’s links to the world. This project also represents one of the largest investments in infrastructure in the region and will generate additional construction jobs and other opportunities for Wellingtonians.” The airport is seeking to acquire the former Miramar South School site land and the southern portion of Miramar Golf Course to provide space for additional aircraft stands, taxiways and aprons. Following consultation with residents and its members, Mr Sanderson says the airport will submit an application to Wellington City Council for a Notice of Requirement for a Designation for that land. “Few airports serve their city as well in terms of proximity to the CBD. As a truly city airport, we acknowledge our responsibility to our neighbouring community and will work closely with them to ensure they are fully engaged.” -- Wellington Airport is jointly owned by Infratil and the Wellington City Council.

COOK ISLANDS Australia’s consultant Airbiz recently completed Rarotonga Airport’s first master plan. This is the only airport on the island of Rarotonga, which is the country’s economic hub, seat of government, and main population centre. The Master Plan prioritized the development of aeronautical facilities on the constrained site and set out a pathway for the development of key airfield, apron, terminal and landside facilities. The project was supported by the development of passenger and aircraft movement forecasts and a comprehensive capital and financial plan. To develop the master Plan, the Airbiz team consulted with on-airport stakeholders, community and religious leaders, local industry, and key Government officials including the Prime Minister. -- Airbiz supports the strategic planning and development of critical infrastructure in the Cook Islands and across the Pacific.

Other Regions CHILE Public Works Minister Juan Andrés Fontaine has provided an update in 2019 on the schedule of tenders for the Government’s 2018-2023 concessions plan, which entails USD 14 billion in infrastructure investments (all transport modes together). During a forum held by the business federation Icare, Fontaine said that the 2019 agenda includes USD 2.7 billion in concession tenders, of which one, the Ruta 66 highway contract, has already been tendered, while total investments in infrastructure are expected to reach USD 4 billion. He also said that USD 6 billion worth of works are already under way for concessions that have already been awarded, while works on other projects, including the expansion of El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt, which was won by Sacyr and Agunsa. The six-year concession will expand and improve the existing passenger terminal, construct a parking lot, and implement better road access, according to a statement by Spain’s Sacyr. The project will expand the

ACI World AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT NEWS A service provided by ACI World in cooperation with Momberger Airport Information www.mombergerairport.info Editor & Publisher: Martin Lamprecht [email protected] Founding Editor & Publisher: Manfred Momberger terminal from 9,900 m² to 16,000 m² to increase the passenger flow to 3 million per year. The estimated capex of the project is around USD 35.7 million. The new contract for the access roads to Santiago International Airport (USD 42 million) were tendered in the fourth quarter of 2019. The concessions for the Coyhaique and Punta Arenas airports were tendered under a single USD 151 million contract during the third quarter. The new concession for La Serena Airport (USD 92 million) was also tendered during the same period. The Public Works Ministry (MOP) also launched the tender for the second concession of Arica's Chacalluta Airport in the northernmost Arica y Parinacota province. The minister also said that “we're drafting a national infrastructure plan to project infrastructure requirements and demands until 2050,” in order to determine the economic costs of future projects. He added that infrastructure is the second most profitable business sector in Chile, surpassed only by mining. As for how to push forward studies for future projects, he pointed to the newly created infrastructure fund, saying that it could become a “central bank of sorts” for project planning, as it will be independent from political cycles. “The entire pre-investment system is highly cumbersome,” Fontaine said, adding that the infrastructure fund could help provide order in pre-investment studies and address land expropriations early in the project development process.

NEPAL The rehabilitation of Kathmandu's runway has been completed 128 days ahead of the stipulated deadline. China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation (AVIC- ENG), a state-owned enterprise of China, handed over the runway and taxiway of Tribhuvan International Airport to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) in a ceremony in Kathmandu on 28 December 2019. The rehabilitation of the runway started on 1 April 2019 and was completed on 30 June. The firm was awarded the project a year earlier as it was the lowest bidder among the four companies shortlisted for the award of the project. The NPR 3.75 billion project was signed with the contractor for blacktopping of the runway. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Yogesh Bhattarai, said the rehabilitation of the airport will be instrumental for the upcoming Visit Nepal Year 2020. “The completion of the work has strengthened relation between the two countries (Nepal and China),” he said, “I hope the construction of the two other under-construction international airports in Nepal will also be completed within the stipulated timeframe.” Similarly, Rajan Pokhrel, Director General of CAAN, stated that the situation of the airport was so bad that aircraft had to be put on hold for a long time or had to be diverted to airports in India like Lucknow. “There are many such instances in our country where we have bad experiences with construction companies. But this time, the contractor company has completed the project almost five months ahead of the stipulated time despite challenges like active runway,” he added. -- During the renovation, the airport remained open from 08:00 to 22:00 daily. The maintenance works took place from 22:00 to 08:00 every night. For the rehabilitation, the top layer that had cracks and potholes on its surface was removed and the runway was blacktopped from scratch.

Green Airports Carbon emissions per passenger have more than halved since 1990 thanks to improvements in fuel efficiency, according to a report from IATA. Annual fuel efficiency has improved by 2.3% since 2009, a decrease that is 0.8% ahead of target. According to the study, over the past ten years, airlines have pumped more than $1tn in new aircrafts and have signed forward purchase agreements for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) estimated to be worth USD 6 billion. Commenting on the report, IATA CEO, Alexandre de Juniac, said the company has “even bigger ambitions” for the years to come. “From 2020, we will cap net emissions and by 2050 we will cut emissions to half 2005 levels,” he said. “Accomplishing these targets means continued investment in new technology, sustainable fuels, and operational improvements.” In addition, IATA reiterated the importance of the Carbon Offsetting and

Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) scheme to achieve carbon-neutral growth on international flights from 2020. The scheme requires airlines to report their carbon emissions on an annual basis as of 1 January 2019. “The CORSIA scheme’s effectiveness lies in its global scope,” the report said. IATA’s study also predicted that CORSIA will help reduce emissions by around 2.5 billion tonnes in due course and generate over $40bn in climate finance between 2021 and 2035. However, the report warned that the global response to its implementation is being “compromised by governments introducing a patchwork of carbon taxes”. IATA warned that “deliberately suppressing air travel through punitive passenger taxes is inefficient and largely ineffective at reducing carbon”, and therefore urged global governments to support the CORSIA scheme instead of increasing taxes. The report further called out countries like France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland as examples for introducing an air travel tax, with de Juniac urging the respective governments to “focus their efforts correctly”. “Taxation aimed at stopping people from exercising their freedom to fly will make travel more expensive but do very little to reduce emissions,” he said, adding: “Flying drives prosperity. It is not the enemy. Cutting carbon must be at the forefront. And government leadership is needed to incentivise the commercialisation of sustainable aviation fuels, drive efficiencies in air traffic management and support research into next-generation low-carbon energy sources.” In the coming years, the report said that the only solution to carbon emissions lies in “cleaner technology”. In addition, IATA suggested biofuels as a possible longer-term answer to making the sector more sustainable and urged the EU to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its Green Deal.

Bristol Airport (BRS) in the UK has become the first in Europe to offset all passenger journeys to and from the airport by road. The carbon offsetting scheme came into effect on 1 January 2020, and forms part of the airport’s Carbon Roadmap. Offsets will be purchased retrospectively based on an annual survey showing the different modes of travel used by passengers. The Environmental Effects Working Group of the Airport’s Consultative Committee – on which local communities and airport users are represented – will help select suitable offsetting schemes, with a focus on local projects where possible. James Shearman, head of sustainability at BRS, said: “This commitment to offset carbon emissions from surface access recognizes that environmental impacts reach beyond the boundary of the airport. With airlines taking steps to reduce and offset carbon emissions it means many customer journeys could be carbon neutral from front door to final destination in 2020.” In November 2019, easyJet – which operates more than 50% of flights to and from Bristol Airport – became the first major airline to offset carbon emissions from fuel used by its aircraft.

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