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The RAF and industry partners have carried out a world-first 100% sustainable fuel flight using a military aircraft of its size, and the first of any aircraft type in the UK.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Anne-Marie Trevelyan will tell countries worldwide to reduce aviation carbon emissions at the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly today.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Explains new strategy to reduce aviation emissions, decarbonise the sector and allow people to keep flying.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Jet Zero strategy commits UK domestic aviation to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, and for all airports in England to be zero-emission by the same year.
Government sets out a range of measures to mark a year of success since the Transport Decarbonisation Plan was introduced.
New regulations on airport slots will help to minimise flight disruption ahead of the summer peak.
New strategy launches to build an innovative and sustainable aviation sector.
Secretary of State for Transport announces plans for a net zero transatlantic flight while in US.
A new group of aviation experts across industry and government will work together to make zero emission flight a reality.
Move gives aviation sector flexibility and protects environment as airlines will not have to operate ghost flights to retain airport slots.
Further funding announced to redesign the UK’s airspace to create quicker journeys and cut emissions.
UK project unveils plans for a new liquid hydrogen plane.
UK to work with UAE, a futuristic transport hub, to drive innovation, decarbonise transport and create green jobs across the country.
Fifteen successful projects have been awarded funding to help support UK airports in handling new types of electric and hydrogen aircraft.
Amending existing RTFO regulations to increase carbon savings by raising renewable fuel targets, and expanding support to certain renewable fuels in maritime and rail.
Review of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise (ICCAN).
Companies receive funding for sustainable fuel production while sustainable aviation fuel mandate consultation is launched.
A comprehensive strategy to end transport’s contribution to climate change within 3 decades.
The plan will create economic growth, new industries and jobs and help us Build Back Better and Greener.
Transport decarbonisation plan for cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs.
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