Environment
Helping hands for webbed feet
3 April 2025Springtime is breeding season for frogs and toads, when they return to the body of water they were spawned so they can mate and lay eggs. Unfortunately, getting back can be difficult, but thankfully the team at Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve were on hand recently to help out.
Last month I attended my first SESAR Annual Conference on behalf of NATS. It was a fantastic event, with world-leading innovation and cross-industry collaboration on full display.
Contrails Explained: Why They Form and What They Mean
7 January 2025Contrails, the wispy white streaks that sometimes form behind aircraft, have long been a subject of interest – sparking debates about their environmental impact, their role in climate change, and even fuelling conspiracy theories.
How airports can plot a path to more sustainable operations
12 November 2024The question we posed sits atop the iceberg – “Which initiative would have the most significant impact on your airport’s CO2 reduction?” There are myriad further initiatives than the four presented, and the evolution of existing technology and the emergence of new, will further enrich that catalogue. We unpick the results of the poll here, […]
Guest blog: Partner project for seagrass search
12 August 2024By the tranquil waters of Lee-on-Solent in Hampshire, CGI, NATS and Project Seagrass have completed an environmental, social and governance (ESG) activity as part of their relationship and delivery activities.
Decarbonisation is aviation’s North Star
24 May 2024Last week I attended the Sustainable Skies World Summit in Farnborough where SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), hydrogen propulsion and new technology led the conversation.
Litter pick brings team together
22 April 2024Sustainability is something close to my heart, made all the more prominent thanks to my experience with the topic, having previously studied for my PhD in Marine Biology. I’ve always felt strongly about wanting to preserve and protect the world in which we live, and how seemingly small changes can lead to a larger result.
Toad rescue at Swanwick Lakes
15 April 2024Springtime is always busy for us at the Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve. But there’s another milestone that’s marked at this time of year, the start of breeding season for our frogs and toads. However, sometimes they need a helping hand getting back to the body of water they’re trying to return to.
Small airspace improvements that deliver big benefits
27 February 2024Over the past few years, the Operational Service Enhancements Project (OSEP) has been quietly but significantly transforming airspace operations, culminating in tangible benefits for both operational efficiency and the environment.
Last week, I was at the Wings India event in Hyderabad alongside other sustainability leaders from across aviation. My message was that this must be a decade of action on climate change for our industry and ATM has a leading role to play.