blended back into deicing fluid and applied to aircraft, creating a closed-loop system that will reduce environmental impacts, localize the supply chain and reduce costs.
Pillar Four: Expanding Our Global Connections
“DEN continues to expand its global connections through air service development and a local real estate program that takes advantage of 16,000 acres of airport property that will never be needed for aviation use,” Washington said. DEN has one of the largest domestic networks in the U.S. with nearly 190 destinations to 46 states. Airline partners also fly to 31 destinations in 17 countries, including eight destinations across seven countries in Europe. The airport’s professional air service development staff use market research data to entice interest from airlines and destinations. Beginning May 17, Aer Lingus will introduce nonstop flights between Denver and Dublin. Flights are scheduled to operate four days a week in the summer season onboard 274-seat Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The new flight is estimated to produce over $65 million in annual economic impact to Colorado’s economy and support the creation of more than 400 new jobs across the state, generating over $25 million in additional wages. Beginning June 11, Turkish Airlines will begin nonstop flights between Denver and Istanbul, Turkey. At 6,130 miles, Turkish’s Denver-Istanbul
DEN is participating in the state’s largest-ever Energy Performance Contract (EPC) which will produce a 20 percent energy savings, 28 percent water savings, and 30,000 metric ton annual CO2e reduction across eight million square feet of airport facilities. Using innovation and improved technologies will provide DEN $4 million in guaranteed utility savings. Washington explained that DEN is a big proponent of solar energy. In fact, DEN has one of the largest renewable energy programs of any global airport. The airport has six behind-the- meter power purchase agreements across 120 acres that equate to 30 percent of DEN’s annual electricity use. The airport is also working with its business partners on solutions to electrify fleets, buses, rental cars, and airline ground support equipment. Eight fast-charging electric vehicle stations for ride-share drivers will come online this year and join the 50 charging stations already in place for passengers and employees. DEN’s comprehensive deicing waste system collects over 70 percent of the deicing fluid applied each year. And a newly installed system can allow deicing fluid recycled on site to be
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