TULIPS accelerates the implementation of innovative and more sustainable technologies to reduce emissions at airports.
TULIPS is a consortium led by Schiphol dedicated to developing innovations that facilitate the transition to low-carbon mobility and enhance sustainability at airports over the next four years. Supported by €25 million in EU funding, the TULIPS project began in January 2022 and will continue until December 2026. The consortium aims to accelerate the roll-out of sustainable technologies in aviation, significantly contributing to zero-emissions and zero-waste airports by 2030 and climate-neutral aviation by 2050. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is lighthouse airport and will serve as the proving ground for 17 demonstrator projects resulting from this collaboration.
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TULIPS has completed its third demo wave — delivering progress in sustainable airport operations, from modular charging and heat‑storage analysis to hydrogen technology and smarter passenger waste separation. With the programme now extended to 2026, we’re gearing up for new demos, including a hydrogen drone flight and SAF initiatives. A big thank you to all partners and contributors driving this work forward!
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What if airports could operate with a fraction of today’s environmental impact—while becoming smarter, more efficient, and easier to manage? That vision is at the heart of the Circular Airports Workshop and the Circularity Tour at Oslo Airport, held on Wednesday, 26 November. The event was part of the second TULIPS Progress event and focused on transforming barriers into breakthroughs for a more circular future in aviation.
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From 24 to 26 November, TULIPS partner Avinor hosted the second TULIPS Progress Event in Oslo. This edition focused on projects that had not yet taken centre stage during the previous event in Torino – from digital solutions for international greener travel and circularity to modular charging and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The programme combined the Progress Event with deep-dive sessions led by Work Package (WP) leads, as well as the annual General Assembly and External Advisory Board meeting. The result? A wealth of knowledge, input, and inspiration.
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