Airbus and ACI World Sign Agreement to Accelerate Aviation Decarbonisation
Airbus and ACI World aim to decarbonize aviation worldwide.
Farnborough Airshow 22, 2024 – Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World association have signed a cooperation agreement to support the industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
The two organisations announced that the alliance aims to 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.
Julie Kitcher, Airbus Chief Sustainability Officer stated, “By combining our technological expertise with ACI World’s vast network and operational insights, we aim to influence policies and standards that support sustainable aviation and drive industry-wide innovation.”
“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,” said ACI World Director General and CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira.
