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Skytanking commissions two custom-made fully electrical hydrant fuel dispensers

05.07.2024

Skytanking now operates its own custom-built electric high-flow hydrant fuel dispensers. These are a significant improvement for the local environment in terms of noise and exhaust gases.

Brussels Airport, VIL and DHL tested hydrogen technology for ground handling equipment

26.06.2024

Biking to Brussels Airport for work: a growing trend thanks to Stargate

26.06.2024

Taxibot: pioneering clean and quiet taxiing solutions for aviation.

07.06.2024

Using a Taxibot during taxiing has proven to significantly reduce noise and Ultrafine Particles (UFP) pollution near the aircraft. Recent testing by VITO, an independent Flemish research organization specializing in cleantech and sustainable development, demonstrated a notable decrease in UFP pollution and noise when a Boeing 737-800 was taxied using a Taxibot.

Digital Twin Helps Brussels Airport to Reach its Sustainability Goals

13.05.2024

The Stargate project, which utilizes IES's Digital Twin tool, allows Brussels Airport to verify and monitor its ambitious sustainability objectives of net zero carbon emissions by 2030

Managing passenger waste at Brussels Airport to maximize recycling and promote circularity

02.05.2024

In the corridors of Brussels Airport, a new journey is taking place—one that doesn’t involve airplanes, but the trail of waste left behind by passengers. This journey is not about destinations but about sustainability and the commitment to a cleaner environment.

Brussels Airport and TUI fly test sustainable taxiing with Taxibot

11.04.2024

Brussels Airport Company and Tui fly have started testing sustainable taxiing with Taxibot. This way of taxiing can reduce emissions by up to 85% (less CO2, UFP, NOx, etc.) and noise impact by up to 60%.

Sustainable Airport Mobility Plan raises the bar

31.01.2024

The Sustainable Airport Mobility Plan of Brussels Airport provides a technical and policy strategy for coordinated and balanced development of the accessibility of the airport and the mobility services for passengers, employees, visitors and logistical flows.

Data Sharing and New Waste Bins in Athens

30.01.2024

Athens International Airport (AIA) has two projects in the pipeline aimed at reducing carbon emissions and optimizing waste management.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Explained

18.12.2023

Sustainable Aviation Fuel is a key solution to reduce the environmental impact of air travel. By systematically increasing the SAF percentage the EU hopes to reduce CO₂ emissions by roughly two-thirds by 2050.

Stargate organises Hydrogen Airport Conference

28.11.2023

November 28th 2023, Stargate organised the 'Hydrogen Airports Conference' together with ACI Europe, To70 and Brussels Airport Company.

Two years of Stargate: on-site electrification, Digital Green Lane and Modal Shift

27.11.2023

During its second year, the project has developed and rolled out several concrete initiatives and completed a significant amount of preparatory work for various tests and demos that will be undertaken in 2024.