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Agility is a critical factor in shaping the future of aviation. Airports will need to adapt to changing circumstances involving technological advancements and infrastructure needs.

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The years leading up to 2020 were clearly strong ones for commercial aviation. Before 2020, increasing passenger demand propelled development plans. As a result of the pandemic, airports reconsidered how to move forward against a backdrop of challenging new realities. 

Some of the ongoing projects include asset management to support long-term growth, intermodal and environmental studies, plans to use sustainable aviation fuel, and optimization of processes and designs to support sustainability objectives. For more than a decade, WSP has been working with Airports Council International (ACI) to develop and administer the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, which provides a framework to help airports manage and reduce their carbon emissions. The number of accredited airports continues to grow, as being a sustainable airport has become a priority.

Application of technology to security, terminal navigation and baggage handling remains central to enabling a simplified passenger journey. Agility will be a critical factor in shaping innovative pathways that advance the passenger experience and support the evolving needs of airlines.

With so much uncertainty, building flexibility into long-term plans is key to accommodating and maximizing technological developments, such as electric-powered short-haul planes and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) taxis.

In support of achieving ambitious goals, we offer a look at some of WSP’s work with airports around the world, all pursuing a better future.

Airports Around the World from WSP

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Thought Leadership Collections

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Planning Future-Proof Airports

Articles in this collection:

  • Agility Underpins Future-Proof Airports
  • Frictionless Travel to, from and within Airports
  • Airport Planning Embraces Future Travel
  • LAX Terminal 1.5: Improving the Airport Passenger Experience
  • Fuelling Airport Recovery Via Non-Aeronautical Revenue
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Implementing Clean Technologies

Articles in this collection:

  • Agility Underpins Future-Proof Airports
  • Advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel 
  • Electrification of Airports from Landside to Airside
  • Greening Future Flight
  • Decarbonising Aviation From the Ground Up
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Embracing Advanced Air Mobility

Articles in this collection:

  • Agility Underpins Future-Proof Airports
  • Getting Ready for Advanced Air Mobility
  • Urban Air Mobility: A Wind Engineering Perspective
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