Airports Council International-World (ACI-World) and the World Economic Forum jointly launched the Airports of Tomorrow initiative aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of the aviation industry.
Airports of Tomorrow will bring public and private stakeholders together to drive unprecedented collaboration focused on Infrastructure, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Finance, and Innovation – that will each see the exchange of expertise and knowledge sharing, development of tools and guidance, and advancement of advocacy.
“We see airports as strategically located epicenters of activity, where leaders from across the aviation ecosystem can convene and work together to transform the industry,” said Lauren Uppink, head of climate strategy for the World Economic Forum. “If the right planning and investment decisions are made today, airports can play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future for aviation as well as other transport sectors.”
The new initiative, announced at the ACI EUROPE / ACI WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition in Barcelona calls for maximizing the potential for airports to be vehicles for economic growth and environmental stewardship.
“The ACI World-World Economic Forum Airports of Tomorrow initiative will help airports transform from passenger hubs into energy hubs,” said ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira. “With the support from governments and the collaboration of stakeholders along the aviation ecosystem, including energy producers, policymakers, and the finance community at large, together we can make the net-zero airport transformation a success story, while enhancing a sustainable and resilient future for the Airports of Tomorrow.”
