The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released its assessment of the government’s Net Zero Strategy, saying it is overall “an ambitious and comprehensive strategy that marks a significant step forward for UK climate policy”.
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Government buries aviation study calling for climate-driven restrictions
A government-commissioned report that recommended climate-driven restrictions on airport expansions has been removed from the government's online library the day after it was uploaded.
Work begins on Inverness Airport station
Work is now underway to create the new Inverness Airport station with the start of construction of the platforms at Dalcross.
Pittsburgh’s £1bn ‘tech-forward terminal’ becomes first USA airport expansion to break ground post-pandemic
Construction has begun on Pittsburgh International Airport’s new $1.4bn (£1.02bn) terminal, the first to be built from the ground-up in the USA since the pandemic.
EasyJet CEO: Gatwick airport should prioritise resilience over expansion
The chief executive of EasyJet Johan Lundgren believes that expansion should not be the priority of Gatwick Airport at this moment in time.
Bristol Airport awaits decision on expansion as inquiry draws to a close
The public inquiry into Bristol Airport's expansion proposal has drawn to a close, with a decision expected early next year.
Former COP26 president calls for better transport links to UK airports
The original president of COP26 Claire O’Neill has called for better transport links to be developed to connect into the UK’s airports.
Boost for Stansted Airport expansion as judge throws out challenge
A High Court judge has dismissed Uttlesford District Council’s latest challenge to expansion at Stansted Airport as “unarguable”.
Bristol Airport expansion plans lose political backing
The regional combined authority overseeing the West of England has withdrawn its support for Bristol Airport’s expansion plans due to concerns over its climate impacts.
How Gatwick’s planned airport expansion will be built over five years
Gatwick Airport has revealed the construction timeline for its proposed dual-runway expansion.