Airlines UK is the trade body for UK registered airlines, with members representing all sectors of the industry. We work with governments, regulators and legislators to promote the interests of UK airlines, and with organisations across the sector to encourage long-term and sustainable growth in aviation.
Responding to comments today from the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps MP, that he would like to review the funding of Heathrow expansion, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association that represents 13 UK-registered carriers, said: “Whilst airlines…
August 14, 2019
With climate change in the headlines and the UK Government committing to a ‘Net Zero’ carbon target for the UK by 2050, today UK aviation has come together to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future. Sustainable Aviation – the…
July 2, 2019
Responding to the deadline for submitting responses to the Government’s Aviation Strategy Green Paper, Tim Alderslade, Chief Executive of Airlines UK, the industry association that represents 13 UK-registered carriers, said: “Airlines believe we need a strategy that meets the Government’s…
June 20, 2019
Our members employ 76,000 people, and in 2015 carried 144 million passengers and 1 million tonnes of cargo.
UK airlines introduced more than 470 new aircraft into service since 2005, representing an investment of over $49 billion.
Direct contribution to GDP is £5.2 billion.
An aircraft today is 75% quieter than its equivalent 50 years ago.
