John Nilsson

John has an extensive background in land-based transportation planning and airport master planning. His role since 2020 has been to develop Swedavia’s comprehensive strategies related to battery electric and hydrogen aircraft and how to incorporate these new types of aircraft in Swedavia’s network of airports. In addition to his interest in traveling, Nilsson loves photography and is always in search of the perfect morning light for his photos.

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Panel discussion: Challenges and benefits of integrating alternative fuels in airport development

This panel discussion addresses the critical climate risks facing the aviation industry, with a focus on transitioning to alternative fuel technologies, especially hydrogen infrastructure. Participants will explore the challenges and opportunities in adopting alternative fuels such as electric and/or hydrogen as a sustainable solution to mitigate climate change impacts. The session highlights the five key risk areas – spatial, operational, safety, stakeholder and financial – that airports must navigate. Featuring real-world case studies and actionable insights, the discussion emphasizes the role of innovative strategies and infrastructure development in driving resilience and sustainability within the sector.

The audience will learn:

• Discover the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable alternative fuel in aviation
• Analyze the risks associated with transitioning to hydrogen infrastructure
• Explore solutions for addressing spatial, operational and safety challenges in adopting new technologies
• Learn from case studies on managing stakeholder and financial risks during energy transitions
• Understand how airports can develop resilient infrastructure to support alternative fuel adoption