The 2-day General Assembly of the NEEDED project, hosted at the Delft University of Technology at Delft. The meeting was an important opportunity to review the progress of the project together with all partners and to present the ongoing activities to the Advisory Board. At the end of the discussions, the Advisory Board shared their perspectives an …
Reducing emissions and noise: Why it is so important? The impact of air travel on our local communities and the global environment cannot be ignored. Excessive emissions and noise pollution pose significant risks to our health and well-being. Why it matters: Health concerns: Exposure to air pollution and noise can lead to respiratory problems, cardiov …
Air quality at airports is a critical issue due to emissions from aircraft. The NEEDED project is enhancing air quality modeling by improving how the Meso-NH atmospheric model represents aircraft emission plumes—clouds of pollutants that disperse during takeoff, landing, and other operations. Advancing Plume Representation in Meso-NH Meso-NH simulate …
Aviation plays a vital role in sustainable development, connecting people, businesses, and communities while bolstering global trade and tourism. Safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective air transport is essential to a broader mobility strategy that supports the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Aviation’s Role in Achievin …
Air quality plays a crucial role in our overall health. When the air we breathe is polluted, it can have immediate and long-term effects on our bodies, impacting everything from our respiratory system to our cardiovascular health. Health Impacts of Poor Air Quality Respiratory Issues : Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxid …
The aviation sector has the potential to drive a more sustainable future, especially when it comes to reducing environmental impacts like air pollution. The NEEDED project is making significant contributions in this area by enhancing air quality assessments at a local scale, focusing on airports where emissions are most concentrated. NEEDED’s Contri …
Learn more about the NEEDED project through an exclusive interview with John Stewart, President of the Union Européenne Contre les Nuisances Aériennes (#UECNA). Stewart is widely recognized as one of Britain’s most influential environmental campaigners, with a focus on transport issues and noise pollution. What is #UECNA? Founded in 1968, #UECNA was …
Fifty-five years ago, innovative research and bold ambition took humanity to the moon. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy envisioned a moon landing when the technology to achieve it was still undeveloped. Just seven years later, the world watched as that vision became reality, marking one of the greatest milestones in history. A Sustainable Vision f …
Join us for an insightful conversation with Sergi Alegre, Director General at the Airport Regions Council (ARC). ARC is an association dedicated to regional and local authorities managing airports within or near their territories. Their mission is to enhance the benefits of airports while minimizing their environmental impact, aiming to improve the …
The NEEDED project aims to revolutionize how we understand and manage aircraft emissions. By leveraging advanced data-driven models and methods for accurately estimating emissions, NEEDED directly influences the development of next-generation Air Traffic Management regulations and policies, with EUROCONTROL’s active involvement. How is NEEDED Progre …
On October 26, 1958, the Boeing 707 Jet Clipper America took off from Idlewild Airport in New York for Paris, making history as the first jet plane to transport transatlantic passengers. This groundbreaking flight sparked a cultural revolution throughout the 1960s and 1970s, as flying became a symbol of economic prosperity and freedom, with airline …
Join us for an engaging discussion with Stavros Stromatas, PhD, representing EUROCONTROL as an aviation sustainability expert. EUROCONTROL is pivotal in coordinating and planning air traffic control across Europe, overseeing gate-to-gate air navigation services. In this interview, we’ll explore how EUROCONTROL’s contributions align with the NE …
