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The AEF is a UK-based association that is concerned exclusively with the environmental impacts of aviation.
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Jan 23
2012
CAA wades into environmental controversy with advice for Government alongside consultation on its own strategy »
The CAA has published for consultation its first ever environmental strategy programme, setting out in a 50-page document areas in which its work already has relevance for environmental objectives, and those where it considers it could play a greater role in future.
Jan 18
2012
Estuary airport would be an environmental disaster »
The Government’s draft policy for UK aviation in March will include a proposal for a Thames Estuary airport, according to press reports today. But for the Government to refuse a third runway at Heathrow for environmental reasons and then to support the building of a new airport in the Thames Estuary would defy all logic.
Jan 11
2012
CAA call for airport capacity increase betrays industry allegiance »
Additional airport capacity is needed in the South East, claims the CAA in a report today. This is strongly disputed by AEF and WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature).
Dec 21
2011
Environmental groups hail historic court decision upholding European law to curb airplane pollution, address climate change »
Statement by environmental intervenors on U.S. airline’s challenge to EU emissions trading system (ETS) for aviation
(Brussels/ London/ San Francisco/ Washington – December 21, 2011) A transatlantic coalition of environmental groups today applauded the decision of Europe’s highest court to uphold the EU law to reduce carbon pollution from airplanes. The decision, from the Court of Justice of the European Union, affirms that the EU law is fully compliant with international law.
Dec 9
2011
Treasury confirms tax changes announced in Autumn Statement »
Following the announcement in the Autumn Statement, the Treasury has now confirmed, in its response to the Air Passenger Duty consultation, that APD rates will rise in line with inflation from April 2012. The new rates were set out in full in the Treasury document.