# Airports of Tomorrow The aviation decarbonization initiative of the World Economic Forum [Learn more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?url=https://initiatives.weforum.org/airports-of-tomorrow/&page_id=1126724c-6291-401c-94cb-dc78c4660210) ## Airports of Tomorrow seeks to address the energy, infrastructure, and financing needs of the aviation industry's transition to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve this mission, Airports of Tomorrow looks to accelerate aviation’s net zero journey through cross-sectoral collaboration and public-private sector engagement.Leveraging the World Economic Forum platform, Airports of Tomorrow aims to help stakeholders navigate through the rapidly changing aviation market, so to inform a coordinated vision to achieve net zero and unlock greater benefits for industry. ## Three main pillars of work Airports of Tomorrow's work focuses on the main challenges shaping the future of the aviation sector: ### Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) Overcome barriers to scaling SAF production by identifying de-risking mechanisms for project finance and supporting policy synergies globally. ### Airports as energy hubs Identify under which policy and techno-economic circumstances can net zero aviation technology be deployed within airports. ### Net zero aviation operations Share tangible tools and best practices on how innovation can accelerate aviation decarbonization, resilience and circularity. ## Four lenses through which the airport ecosystem is analyzed ### Sustainable aviation policy & geopolitics As more governments look into sustainable aviation policy, mandates and incentives, what synergies can be created, regionally and globally, to create a level playing field and accelerate technology deployment? ### Multi-fuel future & infrastructure As airlines and airports look at greater SAF usage and zero-emission propulsion towards 2040s, what value chains and infrastructure options need to be developed, and how do stakeholders plan ahead? ### The economics of net zero aviation How to finance the transition to green aviation and build public-private sector partnerships to reduce costs for passengers and deploy cost-effective ways to decarbonise in-flight and on-the-ground airport operations? ### Innovation, enablers & opportunities How can cross-value chain collaboration and digitization unlock interoperable book-and-claim systems for SAF usage, and support the development of resilient, circular, nature positive airport and airline operations? ## Featured insights [Explore](https://initiatives.weforum.org/airports-of-tomorrow/publications) ## Featured Content ### Global Aviation Sustainability Outlook Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-aviation-sustainability-outlook-2025/) ### Decarbonizing Aviation Ground Operations: Alternative Bus Technologies Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/decarbonizing-aviation-ground-operations-alternative-bus-technologies/) ### Financing Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Case Studies and Implications for Investment Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/financing-sustainable-aviation-fuels-case-studies-and-implications-for-investment/) ### An initiative of the Forum's Centre for Nature and Climate The Centre seeks to achieve industry decarbonization in line with the 1.5ºC Paris pathway; systems transition in ocean and land use, and resource stewardship in food, water and materials. [Discover more](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-nature-and-climate/home) ### Get involved today Learn how to collaborate with our initiative. Contact us. [Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/airports-of-tomorrow/join-us)