Airbus and ACI World Sign Cooperation Agreement to Decarbonize Aviation

Airports Council International (ACI) – World and Airbus have signed a cooperation agreement to help decarbonize aviation.

This partnership leverages the strengths of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer and the largest and most important international association of airports to make significant progress in both decarbonizing aviation and mitigating aircraft noise impact.

This alliance will address key areas including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), hydrogen technologies, advanced air mobility, operations efficiency, and aircraft noise management practices. It will foster the exchange of information and perspectives on low carbon operations, communicate industry progress, jointly develop guidance materials, and potentially formulate unified positions on policies and standards to achieve the industry targets.

Commenting on the partnership, Airbus’ Chief Sustainability Officer Julie Kitcher noted that the partnership marks a significant step in their collective efforts to reduce aviation’s environmental impact. Julie went ahead to note that by combining Airbus’ technological expertise with ACI World’s vast network and operational insights, they aim to influence policies and standards that support sustainable aviation and drive industry-wide innovation. “Together, we can create a cohesive and aligned approach to achieving our decarburization targets and enhancing the sustainability of the global aviation sector”. She noted.

ACI World Director General and CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: “Airbus and ACI World’s groundbreaking cooperation agreement marks a pivotal step in our journey towards a net-zero carbon aviation industry. This strategic alliance underscores the unwavering commitment of airports worldwide to sustainable aviation, ensuring that we not only reduce our environmental impact but also maximize the socio-economic benefits of air travel. By focusing on key areas such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels, hydrogen technologies, advanced air mobility, operational efficiency, and aircraft noise management, we are setting new benchmarks for sustainability in aviation, and paving the way for a greener future”.