Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation publishes guidance for airports to prepare for future hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft

Electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft represent a key opportunity to reduce the environmental footprint of air travel – yet their implementation poses significant operational and infrastructure challenges for airports. In response to this, the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA) has launched a new factsheet tool designed to support airports in their future planning and operational readiness.

The tool provides a structured catalogue of factsheets that address critical considerations related to infrastructure, operations, and safety. Through a series of open-ended questions, this tool prompts airports to assess how prepared they are for the advent of these new aircraft – and highlights areas requiring further development.

As the organisation chairing the alliance’s task force dedicated to airports, ACI EUROPE took the lead in developing the file.

Find the guidance document here.