Government launches ‘new and improved’ task force to cut aviation emissions

A “new and improved” task force to cut aviation emissions has been launched by the Government. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh pledged to work with the industry to make the UK “a global leader in sustainable travel”. The Jet Zero Taskforce will aim to support the production and delivery of sustainable aviation fuels (Saf) and zero-emission flights, as well as consider how to improve aviation systems to make them more efficient. It will feature an annual CE-level meeting chaired by Ms Haigh and attended by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. Other members will include the bosses of airlines such as easyJet and Virgin Atlantic, airports including Heathrow and Manchester, as well as fuel producers, trade bodies and leading universities. Haigh said: “Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face, and together with industry, I am determined to build an aviation sector that’s future-ready and better for the planet. We need to make flying a cleaner, greener experience and the new and improved Jet Zero Taskforce will be the driving force behind this transition. I look forward to working with all members to deliver meaningful changes that will boost our economy and make the UK a global leader in sustainable travel.”<br/>