Leeds Bradford Airport has installed eight fixed electrical ground power units to provide renewable electricity to aircraft on the ground. The units allow planes to switch off auxiliary power units during turnaround, reducing fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and noise levels around the airport.
The FEGPs operate entirely on renewable electricity and are integrated across all eight stands, with airline operators including Jet2 and Swissport now using them as part of standard ground procedures. The upgrade aligns with the airport’s Noise Action Plan, which aims to minimise reliance on diesel-powered mobile ground power units and reduce the environmental impact of aircraft operations.
Auxiliary power units, located at the rear of aircraft, provide essential electrical power and air conditioning during turnaround and assist with engine starts before taxiing. Replacing APU usage with FEGPs cuts emissions on-site and improves air quality for staff, passengers, and surrounding communities.
The move forms part of Leeds Bradford Airport’s broader sustainability strategy, which includes decarbonising terminal operations, transitioning vehicles to low or zero-emission models, and pursuing carbon neutrality by 2030.
