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Competition will fund critical research into electric and hydrogen aircraft to support aviation reach net zero by 2050.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Powers to decarbonise aviation infrastructure granted as part of Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill.
Joint statements from the Department for Transport (DfT) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in response to a report published by the Airspace Change Organising Group.
For the first time since the 1950s, airport modernisation receives support to help make journeys faster, quieter and greener.
Move provides aviation sector with much-needed flexibility and protects environment as airlines will not have to operate carbon-inefficient 'ghost flights' to retain their slots.
Publication of a consultation on environmental objectives for the space industry.
Government launches consultation into the environmental impacts of spaceflight.
Jet Zero Council launches with aim of zero-emission flight by 2050.
Passengers who don't follow the new rules on face coverings will not be allowed to travel on public transport.
The actions being taken in response to ceasing of trading by Flybe.
The investment will help to design, test and manufacture electric machines in some of the UK’s most polluting industries.
New funding to boost the advanced fuels industry.
Businesses are invited to join the workshop, find partners and apply for funding - to help revolutionise aviation as part of a £125 million challenge.
Plans to reduce the environmental impact of flying announced.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Organisations can submit ideas to help raise the UK’s profile, innovation and manufacturing capability in civil aerospace.
The UK's world-leading aerospace sector is to be propelled into new era of cleaner, greener flight through industry and government investment.
Chris Grayling discusses progress with Heathrow expansion and changes to airspace management at the Airports Operators Association (AOA) conference.
Planes could take off from British airports using fuels made from rubbish that gets sent to landfill, under a new government scheme.
The UK has agreed a huge aviation climate deal with 190 countries. Airlines will offset emissions aiming for carbon neutral growth from 2020.
Robert Goodwill speaks at the Airport Operators Association conference about the sustainability of the aviation industry.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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