Liege Airport and local aviation and development groups have recently signed a cooperation agreement with carriers that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of airport operations.

In a statement, the airport noted that it partnered with airlines such as FedEx, ASL Airlines Belgium, CAL Cargo Airlines, and Challenge Airlines for the initiative.

The main objectives of the agreement include the development of a common environmental strategy and joint action plans to minimize environmental impacts; promoting a better understanding of the airport – airlines – air navigation service provider network; supporting the sustainable growth of the airport; and support the airport’s ISO 14001:2015 certification and its participation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.

"Stakeholders have been meeting quarterly since September 2020 to come up with joint solutions to environmental challenges in and around the airport," said Frédéric Jacquet, interim chief executive of Liege Airport.

"This collaboration will allow us to take a broader range of measures to limit the impact on the environment," it added.