Airlines UK policy asks and reports
The second half of this decade is set to be a transformational one for UK airlines. Whilst demand for aviation grows across society – to meet friends and family across the UK and overseas, for leisure, and from business travellers and British exporters, we know that aviation can only grow to meet this demand if we stay competitive as a global hub in the face of growing international competition, whilst cutting our carbon emissions to net zero at the same time.
This is a huge challenge, but a bigger opportunity. Not only the 400 local jobs supported by each and every aircraft based here in the UK, and the over one million jobs that rely on UK aviation, but also the thousands of new, high-skilled jobs up for grabs in those industries that will power our net zero transition, from sustainable fuel production across the country to those involved in making zero-emission commercial aviation a reality from the end of this decade.
Our new manifesto sets out how Government, working together with industry, can deliver connectivity, growth and net zero, driving down our environmental impact whilst grasping the new economic and social opportunities there for the taking.
Reports
1. Airlines UK 2024 Manifesto
Airlines UK have today published our 2024 manifesto. The second half of this decade is set to be a transformational one for UK airlines. The pandemic hit global aviation hard and it is testament to the resilience of our industry that today UK airlines look ahead with renewed confidence, whilst continuing to make a major […]
2. Assessment of the strategic and economic importance of UK-based airlines
Airlines UK has published a new report on the contribution of UK-based airlines to the UK economy. The study by Steer, commissioned by Airlines UK, shows the vital importance to the UK of its airlines with bases and employees here, for both the connectivity and the jobs they create. The contribution of UK-based airlines to […]
3. Aviation Jobs in Great Britain Dashboard
A new report, commissioned by Airlines UK and supported by Heathrow Airport, Manchester Airports Group and TUI, shows how critical aviation jobs are to every community and constituency in the country. Use this interactive data dashboard to examine detailed analysis for each constituency. Please find our jobs dashboard here: Data shows just how important aviation […]
4. The Economic Impact of Night Flying in the UK
In early 2021, Airlines UK, working with a number of industry partners, commissioned York Aviation to undertake an assessment of the economic impact of night flying in the UK. The primary purpose of this report is to update, refresh and extend previous research undertaken in this area to provide a strong evidence base as to […]
5. Aviation Jobs in Great Britain
New report shows how critical aviation jobs are to every constituency across Britain New report shows that the aviation industry supports over 536,000 direct jobs across every region and nation of Great Britain. Data also shows how vital aviation jobs are to local communities, with one in four Westminster constituencies estimated to have more than […]
https://airlinesuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Aviation-Jobs-in-Great-Britain.pdf
6. £26bn cash injection for UK economy up for grabs with a reopening of international travel this summer
£26bn cash injection for UK economy up for grabs with a reopening of international travel this summer New report details massive opportunity for the UK economy through trade and tourism so long as current restrictions on air travel are eased this summer Report makes clear the urgent need for the Global Travel Taskforce to recommend […]
7. UK economy loses £32m every day as result of no airbridge with the US
New report details massive daily cost to the UK economy of lack of air link to the US £121bn in UK exports and £417bn in Foreign Direct Investment at risk as air link remains closed between the UK and its most important trading partner £3.5bn lost from US tourism and business travellers is revealed to […]
8. Emergency Air Passenger Duty waiver would save 45% of lost air routes and save 8,000 jobs, study concludes
An emergency 12-month Air Passenger Duty (APD) waiver would save 45% of the air routes out of the UK that would otherwise be lost due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report has found. In addition, the support could potentially save 8,000 jobs and contribute an additional £7 billion in GVA. The […]
Report on the Demand and Connectivity Impact of a 12 Month Air Passenger Duty Waiver
9. UK depends more on air freight services than most EU competitors
A major new report published today shows that the UK is more dependent on air freight services compared to most of its EU competitors. The report, commissioned by Airlines UK and supported by Heathrow Airport, Manchester Airports Group and the Freight Transport Association, shows that while only a quarter of German exports to non-EU countries […]
10. UK airports losing out on over 60 new direct routes because of sky-high rates of Air Passenger Duty, report concludes
UK airports could be losing out on over 60 new direct routes – including 15 long-haul connections outside of London – because of current Government policy on Air Passenger Duty (APD) – a new report has found. A study carried out by Frontier Economics – commissioned by Airlines UK, the industry association that represents 13 UK-registered […]
11. Airlines UK 2017 manifesto ‘asks’
Airlines UK has set out a number of manifesto ‘asks’ ahead of the General Election in June, with Brexit, taxation and airport capacity at the top of its list of priorities. A number of policy areas are listed on which action is required in the next Parliament to create a framework that will encourage UK […]
12. Freedom to Grow – APD Report
A report by Airlines UK on APD and the impact on connectivity and passenger growth of abolishing similar taxes in other countries.
13. UK Airlines – Responding to the Carbon Challenge
A report by Airlines UK which sets out how the industry can meet the UK’s demand for air travel, while ensuring it limits its environmental impact and hits its stringent targets on reducing emissions. UK Airlines – Responding to the Carbon Challenge
14. Airlines UK policy manifesto, published in advance of the 2015 General Eelection
Airlines UK policy manifesto, published in advance of the 2015 General Election.
15. Flying High? How Competitive is Air Passenger Duty? – March 2016
A new report, produced by Steer Davies Gleave and commissioned by BATA, which analyses and assesses Air Passenger Duty (APD). The report provides background information on UK APD, including historical trends and international comparisons, as well as context on taxation of other public transport modes in the UK. The report also presents an analysis of how […]
16. Sustainable Aviation, UK Aviation Industry Socio-Economic Report – January 2016
A report by Sustainable Aviation, which presents collated data and case studies related to skills, employment, charity and community engagement as well as wider social and economic benefits and contribution of aviation. The material is sourced from airlines, airports, manufacturers and NATS.
Sustainable Aviation, UK Aviation Industry Socio-Economic report, January 2016
17. PwC Report, The Economic Impact of Air Passenger Duty – Analytical Update – May 2015
This new independent analysis of the economic impact of Air Passenger Duty (APD) shows its abolition could boost economic growth, create up to 61,000 jobs, and pay for itself through higher revenues from other taxes. UK airlines have welcomed the findings which suggest that the tax currently suppresses demand for flights by 10%. In 2013, […]
The Economic Impact of Air Passenger Duty – Analytical Update, May 2015
18. Sustainable Aviation, Sustainable Fuels Road-Map Leaflet – December 2014
Sustainable fuels have the potential to play an important role in achieving the UK’s ambition to reduce carbon emissions from transport. This leaflet presents some of the key points from the Road Map which aims to identify and forecast the potential for sustainable fuel production to 2050.
Sustainable Aviation, Sustainable Fuels Road-Map Leaflet – December 2014
19. Oxford Economics, Economic Benefits from Air Transport in the UK – November 2014
Research, part funded by BATA, undertaken by Oxford Economics, updating its work in 2011 on the economic benefits from air transport in the UK.
Oxford Economics, Economic Benefits from Air Transport in the UK – November 2014
20. Sustainable Aviation Noise Roadmap Summary Leaflet – April 2013
21. PwC Report, The Economic Impact of Air Passenger Duty – February 2013
PWC Report: The Economic Impact of Air Passenger Duty, February 2013 – abridged
