Europe’s airport expansion plans could breach climate limits, T&E study warns
European airports are planning significant increases in capacity at a time when aviation needs to reduce its climate impact, according to a new study...
Brussels South Charleroi Airport reaches Level 4+ in Airport Carbon Accreditation, targeting Net Zero by 2030
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) has advanced to Level 4+ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, placing it among the 12% most advanced...
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol demands demolition of €90M Belgian solar park over safety concerns
Schiphol Airport is calling for the full dismantling of a €90 million Belgian-built solar park, citing glare-related safety risks to pilots during landings. The...
Belgium’s eco-tax on flights hike sparks backlash, led by Ryanair
As of July 29, 2025, the Belgian government has increased its eco-tax on airline tickets to €5 or €10, depending on distance. The change,...
Air France-KLM becomes first airline group to join EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL) initiative
The European Commission and EASA have endorsed Air France-KLM as the first airline group to partner on the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL), a...
Fossil fuel advertising ban in The Hague upheld by court
The ban on fossil fuel-related advertising in the municipality of The Hague in The Netherlands will remain in force. This follows a ruling in...
Airline emissions in Europe soar back to pre-COVID levels as pollution remains largely untaxed
A new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) reveals that European aviation emissions have nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, with flights within Europe even...
[Pics] Climate Impulse marks first year of progress toward liquid hydrogen-powered flight
The Climate Impulse project, aiming for the world’s first nine-day, zero-emission global flight using green hydrogen, celebrated its first anniversary in Les Sables d'Olonne...
Brussels Airport Fund awards €114,000 to 13 sustainable projects in 2025
For the second consecutive year, the Brussels Airport Fund, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, has awarded €114,000 in financial support to 13 sustainable...
Lufthansa Group expands “Green Fares” to all long-haul flights for sustainable travel
Starting December 4, Lufthansa Group will make its eco-friendly "Green Fares" available on all long-haul routes, covering 850,000 flights annually across all travel classes....
Proposal for a new environmental tax on frequent flyers to curb emissions
Environmental organisations, led by Stay Grounded, are proposing a progressive European tax on frequent air travellers to reduce aviation emissions and generate funds for...
Brussels Airport earns prestigious Level 4+ Carbon Accreditation for sustainability efforts
Brussels Airport has been awarded Level 4+ accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme by ACI EUROPE, marking it as the first airport...
Brussels South Charleroi Airport implements beehive project for environmental monitoring
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) has initiated a project in collaboration with Terre@Air, BeeOdiversity, and SOWAER, involving the placement of four beehives near the...
EASA to inform air passengers on the environmental impact of their flight
EASA introduces environmental labelling scheme for air passenger information
Starting in 2025, European air passengers booking flights online will be provided standardised information on the...
Munich Airport steps up climate targets: Net Zero by 2035 instead of 2050
Munich Airport has accelerated its climate targets, now aiming for Net Zero by 2035 instead of the previously set target of 2050. The airport...
Wizz Air launches a pioneering sustainability ambassador programme for its employees
Wizz Air, Europe’s most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, has launched its new, and first of its kind, WIZZ Sustainability Ambassador programme as part of...
Lufthansa Group’s “Green fares” used by approximately three percent of the passengers
The Lufthansa Group has successfully launched its Green Fares, becoming the world's first airline group to offer flight fares that include offsetting individual CO?...
Geneva airport blocked Tuesday by climate activists
Over 100 climate activists participated in a protest at Geneva Airport, calling for a ban on private jets. The demonstration took place near the...
More than 1 billion euros in health damage due to aircraft noise around Brussels Airport, environmental group says
New study work commissioned by Belgian environmental group Bond Beter Leefmilieu (Union for Better Environment) shows that the health damage caused by aircraft noise...
TUI presents its sustainable development programme based on 3 pillars: Population, Planet, Progress
TUI Group presented its new sustainability programme this weekend. All of the group's activities will contribute to the emission reduction targets: the airlines of...