TULIPS accelerates the implementation of innovative and sustainable technologies to reduce emissions at airports.
The TULIPS consortium will contribute to the transition to low-carbon mobility and enhance current sustainability actions at airports for the next four years by developing and implementing innovative solutions, supported by the EU with €25 million in funding. The funding is part of the European Green Deal. The collaboration of frontrunning airports, airlines, knowledge institutes and industrial partners in this unique European consortium makes it possible to contribute significantly to sustainable aviation, on top of current contributions and actions planned.
Collaborating at four very different airports, with the input from the broad coalition of partners will allow the impact of the solutions on the European climate targets to become apparent. Successful demonstration of specific actions to accelerate sustainability in different scenarios will showcase these innovations and how they can be implemented throughout Europe. The outcomes of the project are expected to contribute significantly to the decarbonisation of the aviation sector. The relevant knowledge gained will be shared on this website, which will allow the aviation industry and other European airports to apply the TULIPS concepts and technologies through practical roadmaps.
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TULIPS has released the EU Atlas on Circularity in Airports, a new publication showcasing the latest insights on circularity in aviation. Bringing together sector trends, ten practical airport use cases, and key lessons for scaling circular practices, the Atlas offers airports and policymakers a clear, accessible guide to accelerating circular innovation across Europe.
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To be future proof, airports must prepare to charge diverse electric aircraft with varying voltage needs. This calls for smart, flexible solutions that avoid costly infrastructure upgrades. Within the TULIPS project, Work Package 2 therefore developed and tested a modular, voltage‑agnostic charging system designed for this future.
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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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