Andy Burnham, the prime minister and leader of the Labour Party, wants cheap, popular policies. Well, only seven per cent of voters support the current low tax on private jet fuel.

A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Aviation continues to enjoy a favourable taxation position in the UK AEF has long been lobbying and raising awareness about the lack of taxation on kerosene, which makes flying artificially …

EU study finds most CORSIA carbon credits may fail to cut emissions, raising questions over future aviation costs and rules.

AEF supports the CCC’s common sense approach of requiring the aviation industry to demonstrate its ability to lower emissions before any expansion is granted.

This advice responds to a request from the UK Government Department for Transport. The request asks for the…

A new T&E study finds expansions across twenty of Europe's largest airports overshoot the 1.7 °C emissions budget by up to three times

Community and environmental groups are encouraging residents to write to their Member of Parliament to raise concerns about proposed changes to UK airspace and the potential impact of concentrated flight paths on homes, health and quality of life. The call comes as the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] progresses through Parliament. […]

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Campaigners opposed to airport expansion and excess aviation noise delivered a letter to the Prime Minister saying communities must have a say in major changes to airspace that could impact hundreds o...

The Labour government has signalled its support for a contentious third runway at Heathrow airport, with a final planning decision expected by 2029.

The Labour government has signalled its support for a contentious third runway at Heathrow airport, with a final planning decision expected by 2029.

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New modelling says UK aviation industry is already forecast to exceed limits in the seventh carbon budget, even before third runway is built

Campaigners concerned about the impact of flight path changes around Gatwick have taken their case directly to Downing Street, calling for an independent body to oversee decisions affecting communitie...

The HENPS, also referred to as the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), is the statutory framework that guides planning decisions for increasing

One simple thing you can do right now to protect our our health, our NHS, and our climate, is to send a response to the open public consultation stating that you oppose Heathrow Airport’s recklesss ex...

A joint statement by the coalition says: “This summer’s heatwaves and wildfires are immediate, real-world manifestations of the climate emergency. The need for action is urgent. Transport is responsib...

Take action We're in a climate crisis, with out-of-control wildfires in the UK, France and Spain and an ongoing battle to clean up the air in our cities. So why is Andy Burnham's government backing pl...

After months of speculation, the Department for Transport recently published its draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), the framework against which any application to expand the a...

Andy Burnham is right to say that this is the last chance for the government to show it can deliver. That's why he needs to be bolder.

‘Heathrow is already the most expensive airport in the world for airlines to use, and expansion risks driving charges up to the point where the hub becomes unaffordable,’ British Airways’ parent compa...

Congress has called for eliminating leaded aviation gasoline by 2030, but an aging fleet and distribution hurdles could complicate the transition.

Virgin Trains has received pre-approval for track access from the UK rail regulator to operate up to 20 daily international services between London and mainland Europe from 2030, challenging Eurostar ...

A judge rejected Delta Air Lines’ bid to dismiss a lawsuit over its prior advertising claims of carbon neutrality, adding fresh scrutiny on how airlines