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Climate Scrutiny Intensifies On Europe’s Airport Expansion Plans

exterior of Charles de Gaulle Airport

France says expanding Charles de Gaulle Airport will boost the country’s economy.

Credit: Groupe ADP
Airport expansion plans in France and the UK underscore the increasing scrutiny surrounding airport growth and its expected climate impact. While these expansions aim to meet rising passenger travel demand, they risk undermining climate goals. For nongovernmental organization Transport & Environment...
Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

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