How airports are accelerating the energy revolution

International Airport Review
24 Mar 2026

From large-scale renewable generation to electrified ground operations and preparations for hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), airports are rapidly transforming how they power their infrastructure and support aviation decarbonisation. In this article, we explore the journey Venice Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Fraport are taking.

Aviation’s energy transition is no longer an abstract ambition, it is unfolding in real time across global airports. During International Airport Review’s recent webinar, Accelerating the Energy Revolution in Airports, three leading airport operators: Venice Airport (Gruppo SAVE), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Fraport, revealed how they are reshaping their energy systems, decarbonising operations, and preparing for long‑term shifts such as hydrogen, SAF and full electrification.

During the session, the speakers shared practical insights into how airports are approaching the energy transition in very different regulatory, geographic and operational environments.

Despite those differences, a clear message emerged: there is no single pathway to decarbonisation. Instead, airports are combining multiple technologies and strategies to build resilient, future-ready energy systems...

How airports are accelerating the energy revolution - International Airport Review - 24 Mar 2026