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Urgency is building in the aviation industry to adjust to climate change, against the backdrop of rebounding post-pandemic travel and worsening weather conditions, according to a Eurocontrol report in March. The European airspace coordinator urged airports and airlines to adapt and become more resilient now to avoid facing damage to infrastructure and operations in the future. The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Newcastle University Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research JFK Millennium Partners Helena Williams Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Royal Schiphol Group Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur isabelle vandrot EUROCONTROL Royal Air Force (RAF) Arup Alex Walton Cranfield University Thomas Budd #global #aviation #sector #infrastructure #climatechange #impacts https://lnkd.in/gFCqu9UR

Climate change continues to pose the highest long-term risk for airports. The ICAO Airport Planning Manual, Part II, and Climate Change Synthesis has identified the primary climate factors which impact airport infrastructure and operations. To build resilience, airports must identify the potential climate risks they face and take actions to minimize the impacts. John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, for example, is now investing $19 billion in renovations that will help protect the airport from flooding and major storms, according to Bloomberg. As our planet continues to overheat, severe weather events are becoming more common, from flash floods that drench runways in water (like a severe storm in Frankfurt), or snowstorm in Munich, to heat waves that disrupt vital electronic systems that keep airplanes in the air. Europe is likely experiencing its snowiest start to a meteorological winter since 2010. Despite the ongoing severe winter weather in Europe, most of the rest of the planet overall continues to experience much warmer-than-normal conditions.

Helping airports achieve greater climate resilience with airsight expertise  - airsight GmbH. While climate change related impacts remain beyond our control, the resilience of airport infrastructure and processes can be strengthened. To ensure preparedness for the future, airports must comprehensively understand the risks involved and proactively initiate adaptation measures for both existing and new infrastructure, as well as airport processes. It is imperative that critical airport operations and key infrastructure are designed to be as resilient as possible in the face of climate change threats. https://hubs.la/Q01WCHrS0

✈️ The Urgency of Climate Adaptation: How Airports Are Rising to the Challenge The aviation industry's pledge for net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is put to the test as extreme weather events reshape airport infrastructure worldwide. Urgent study and investment are needed to manage environmental crises, including extreme rain, heat, and cold. Airports globally are reinforcing against harsh weather, relocating equipment, fortifying runways, and upgrading cooling systems to tackle rising climate challenges. From NYC's $19B JFK Airport redevelopment to Alaskan permafrost reinforcement and European temperature-resistant runway materials, adaptation is key. Rick Cotton, of Port Authority NY & NJ, emphasizes climate's humbling impact, with rising sea levels alone potentially demanding $57B for airport risk mitigation by century's end. Recent heatwaves stress cooling systems, and unprecedented rainfall in regions like the Middle East and East Africa disrupt aviation, costing airlines fortunes in delays and stoppages. Adapting runways to diverse climates poses a challenge, with NYC's Port Authority shifting electrical substations to rooftops and Alaska focusing on insulation and slope stabilization. Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam elevates runways, while Nice Airport in France curbs water usage amid scarcity. As temperatures rise, flight physics change, requiring longer runways or reduced aircraft capacity. Urgency mounts for aviation to adapt, with Eurocontrol urging resilience amidst post-pandemic travel resurgence and worsening weather. Costs for climate resilience soar, with daily maintenance, major repairs, and resurfacing reaching millions. Swift action is crucial to prevent disruptions to global air travel, with redesign of drainage systems and power supply essential for passenger comfort and You reckon that some had to strip their attire if not walk about with drenched clothing and luggages whilst inside the terminal zones! Original article by Kate Duffy, Bloomberg. Opinions added. #ClimateChange #Aviation #Infrastructure #Adaptation

Airports around the world are relocating sensitive electrical equipment to rooftops to protect it from flooding, reinforcing runways to handle extreme temperature swings and revving up air conditioning as climate change complicates operations. While the aviation industry has promised to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, harsher weather conditions are already forcing a rethink of critical infrastructure in airports and airfields across the world. The rise in sea level alone means airports may have to spend $57 billion to maintain current risk levels by the end of the century, according to a Climate Risk Management report published in 2021 by Newcastle University and the Tyndall Center for Climate Change Research in the U.K. #global #aviation #sector #infrastructure #climatechange #impacts William Raillant-Clark Mark Hill Jon Howell ✈ Adam Markham Will Megarry Andrew Potts Gabriel Victor Caballero Craig Stewart Domenico Di Benedetto Enzo Zangrilli (Chartered FCIPS)

In a global context where #climatechange significantly impacts the aviation industry, we are actively committed to lead the sustainable development of our sector.  Our CEO Marco Troncone sheds light on this commitment and shares his vision in the article "Adapting to Climate Change: Building a Resilient Future for Aviation", published by European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC). Our goal is not just to lessen the impacts of climate change by setting the #NetZero30 target for our airports; we look further, delving deeply into the risks climate change will pose in coming years. Our strategy encompasses the adoption of an advanced "Climate Risk Analysis" methodology, as well as the alignment with the European #Taxonomy for Sustainable Investments, ensuring that every action we take is driven by #sustainability and responsibility, in line with International Civil Aviation Organization standards and ISO 14091. Discover more on #ECAC Magazine ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ddJFgcAR #TogetherBeyondFlying

One of the most common questions we're asked concerning modern LTA aircraft's operational capabilities is the effects of wind. Luckily, Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd have produced a nice write-up of the results of their feasibility study of the Airlander's potential in the (rather windy) Highlands and Islands region of Scotland, in partnership with AECOM, Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE), Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and others. The full report can be requested here: https://lnkd.in/eJNH_cpP --------------- Join the Airship Association for as little as £10/US$12 per year, and get exclusive access to our networking events, quarterly publication, and digest emails: https://lnkd.in/ePa5WtQX #AirshipAssociation #HIAL #SATE #HAV #Airlander #RethinkTheSkies #LTANews #airships #HybridVehicles #blimps #zeppelins #aerostats #HAPS #LTA #LighterThanAir #helium #aviation #sustainability #sustainableaviation #sustainabletravel #goodyearblimp #futurism #solarpunk #NetZero

📦 Emissions from shipping and aviation continue to rise at an alarming rate; aviation being the most carbon-intensive mode of transport. The aid sector relies heavily on transport for delivering its missions, whether it be commuting, staff travel or freight transport.   “Often, aerial freight is used too much and not for the right reasons. It should be used only for emergencies”, says Pascal Carré, Solutions Expert at the Climate Action Accelerator. “The best solution is to rely more and more on maritime freight 🚢 or on road transport 🚚, and less on aerial transport.”   🌱 Anticipation is key in the application of this solution, he explains. “It is necessary to prepare orders well, in necessary volumes, and in time”. He also highlights the importance of collaboration in these processes: “A very important point is to communicate well with the different actors (…). It is the collaboration between different actors that will allow this good planning of the order.”   🔍 Explore more transport solutions in our solutions hub: https://lnkd.in/dX9tvgMx   🌱 Learn more about the Climate Action Accelerator, our partnerships and climate solutions: https://lnkd.in/ggJxgpTN   #ClimateChange #ClimateSolutions #Transport #Freight #CarbonFootprint #ClimateAction Pascal Carré Marie-Flore Michel