18 DECEMBER 2017

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Success for Sustainable Aviation

Significant progress in the battle against carbon and noise emissions from aircraft operations was reported last week by the Sustainable Aviation coalition of UK airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers and the air traffic service provider.

The group’s latest Progress Report shows growth in passenger numbers has been disconnected from the rate of growth in emissions, with CO2 emissions from SA airlines increasing by less than half a percent since 2014 despite a 9% increase in passenger numbers. 

Launching the report at an SA reception in the House of Commons, SA chairman Ian Jopson noted there had also been a reduction of more than 12,000 people in the noise contour areas at five SA member airports.

He added: “Aviation is a UK success story. However, delivering environmentally sustainable aviation growth in the UK, with the significant economic benefits that it brings, is a challenge that our industry is ready to meet. 

Also speaking at the launch, aviation minister Baroness Sugg said: “Sustainable growth is one of the key objectives of the government’s long-term strategy for UK aviation and I am encouraged by the actions of the aviation industry to embrace that commitment.”

www.sustainableaviation.co.uk

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