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Bringing aviation into line with net zero

Under the 2008 Climate Change Act, the UK Government is required to set five-year emission reduction targets, known as ‘carbon budgets’. Until now, however, successive governments have resisted including emissions …

Challenging airport expansion

The CCC Sixth Carbon Budget report of December 2020 also included advice and recommendations on the steps needed to put the aviation sector on a pathway to net zero, including limiting …

Tackling the impacts of light aircraft noise

Addressing noise from light aircraft was a key factor in the creation of AEF back in the 1970s. Many of those problems still exist today, whether it’s the intrusiveness associated …

Reducing aviation’s emissions across the globe

What do we want to see?

Aviation and Environment News - October 2024

UK news and airport expansions Bournemouth Bournemouth Airport has seen passenger numbers increase beyond pre-pandemic levels. In July, the airport submitted plans to expand terminal buildings and parking facilities. Gatwick …

2nd October, 2024