ACI EUROPE joins European Commission’s Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation
On 27 September, ACI EUROPE officially joined the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA), a voluntary initiative spearheaded by the European Commission bringing aviation stakeholders together to prepare Europe for hydrogen and electric flight.
The Alliance will build on the findings of the industry-led Destination 2050 roadmap as regards the emission reduction potential of alternative propulsion technologies, notably hydrogen and electric powered aircraft. It aims to leverage the investments and technological developments pursued through EU aviation research programmes, including Clean Aviation and the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, and coordinate efforts across the aviation eco-system. AZEA’s ambition is to address in particular the regulatory and financial challenges involved so as to pave the way for the next generation of sustainable aircraft to come to market as commercially viable products.
ACI EUROPE has joined forces with AZEA’s wide range of partners, including public and private entities, to boost the Alliance’s knowledge base regarding airport infrastructure, and to support the planning and readiness of European airports for the major changes new technologies will trigger.
A dedicated ACI EUROPE Task Force comprising AENA, Aeroporti di Roma, Brussels Airport, daa, Geneva Airport, Groupe ADP, Munich Airport, Royal Schiphol Group, SEA Milan Airports and Swedavia will drive the airport industry contribution to the Alliance under the supervision of the association’s Environmental Strategy Committee.
Read more: Airports Council International Europe | ACI EUROPE – Media (aci-europe.org)
