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17 TULIPS demonstrations

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will be the testing ground for the 17 demonstrations resulting from the collaboration of the consortium with 29 parties called TULIPS.

About TULIPS

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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Growing willingness among travellers presents opportunities for SAF

The aviation sector faces a major sustainability challenge. One of the most important solutions for the coming years is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – a more sustainable alternative to conventional fossil kerosene. SAF is produced from renewable and circular feedstocks and can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions from flying. But how do travellers view this more sustainable fuel? We asked them at Schiphol and Oslo Airport for their opinion.

From Ambition to Action: Circular Construction in Airports

A new publication from the European TULIPS programme demonstrates how circular construction can move from ambition to everyday practice within airport environments. Drawing on evidence from more than 350 sources and validated by industry practitioners, the framework bridges the gap between theory and implementation—providing practical guidance for embedding circularity across airport infrastructure projects

TULIPS Accelerates in its Final Year

As TULIPS enters its final year, momentum is building across the programme. With demonstrations nearing completion and deep dive sessions concluded, partners are shifting from plans to results—working together to translate insights into a practical roadmap that helps airports reduce emissions, minimise waste, and advance sustainable aviation.

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