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aircraft in the skies by 2030, was praised by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, who said: ‘We are showing that truly carbon-free flight could be possible, with hydrogen a front runner to replace conventional fossil fuels. Fuelling planes sustainably will enable the public to travel as we do now, but in a way that doesn’t damage the planet.’ Similarly, in France, Groupe ADP announced it was working with Airbus, Air France-KLM and other French entities to explore the use of hydrogen at Parisian airports.
Tis keeps many architects engaged with airport projects – ensuring sustainable terminal buildings are ready for the next generation of aircraft. Grimshaw pointed out in its published Aviation Research: ‘Te same technological development which has fast-tracked aviation and made it more affordable, accessible and a catalyst for economic development can be expected to bring us the solutions to the environmental, social and cultural impacts of aviation, guided by the application of comprehensive design thinking.’
Top FlyZero
The FlyZero project masterminded by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute has unveiled plans for a 279-seater hydrogen-powered airliner that could fly from London to San Francisco without refuelling and with zero greenhouse gas emissions. It is hoped to be in operation by 2030.
Right Leeds Bradford Airport
A change of architect, a revised plan to demolish and replace rather than extend the existing terminal and a call-in to the Secretary of State for Communities meant long delays for this plan that was finally approved in 2021. The building will have a smaller physical footprint, becoming one of the most environmentally eficient terminals in the UK with a BREEAM Excellent rating.
Architect Todd Architects
Project manager Todd Architects
Masterplanner ADP Heritage consultant Turley
Below right Vertiports
Spanish company Ferrovial has just announced plans for 25 Vertiports around the UK for all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet aircrafts. The small aircraft will function much like taxis, and will recharge at the Vertiport, providing emission-free transport linking to existing transport hubs. The small landing areas will follow the same pattern as ones it is developing in Florida.
Architect Grimshaw Client Ferrovial Airports Engineering Mott MacDonald
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COURTESY OF FERROVIAL
COURTESY OF LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT
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