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Airlines UK acts as a collective voice for the UK airline industry in the media, issuing comments and press releases, as well as providing spokespeople and meeting interview requests.
Airlines UK comment on Virgin Atlantic 100% SAF transatlantic flight
Commenting on the operation by Virgin Atlantic of the world’s first commercial Transatlantic flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “This is a hugely important milestone in the race to net zero for UK aviation and our congratulations go to the Virgin Atlantic […]
November 28th, 2023
Response to Government support for a UK SAF revenue certainty mechanism
Commenting on the announcement today by Government that it will introduce a revenue certainty scheme to support UK SAF production, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “Aviation connectivity is critical to the success of the UK and SAF is an important technology in our net zero arsenal. It […]
September 4th, 2023
New report reveals £24bn contribution of UK based airlines to the UK economy including over 1 million jobs and vital connectivity
New report has revealed that each UK-based aircraft directly supports 400 jobs and £27m UK Gross Added Value (GVA) – compared to 100 jobs and £7m GVA where overseas airlines operate UK routes Every two additional departing flights added by a based aircraft creates another job in the wider UK economy UK airlines transport around […]
August 7th, 2023
UK airlines respond to Government Net Zero Plan
Commenting on the publication of the Government’s Net Zero Plan, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “The SAF mandate consultation is extremely positive and will help to incentivise a market in SAF production. Likewise, we welcome the second round of the Advanced Fuels Fund which will assist […]
March 30th, 2023
UK airlines respond to appointment of new Transport Secretary
Commenting on the appointment of Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP as the new Secretary of State for Transport, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “UK airlines congratulate Liz Truss on becoming Prime Minister and Anne-Marie Trevelyan on her appointment as Secretary of State for Transport. The UK is a […]
September 7th, 2022
UK airlines respond to Jet Zero Strategy launch
Commenting on the publication of the Government’s Jet Zero Strategy, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “UK airlines welcome the Jet Zero Strategy, which must act as a launchpad for the vital action needed this decade and beyond to deliver net zero aviation by 2050. Flying is […]
July 20th, 2022
Airlines respond to CAA Heathrow Airport announcement – “a positive announcement that brings down the cost of using the airport for consumers”
Commenting on the announcement today from the Civil Aviation Authority on Heathrow Airport passenger charges, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, the industry body representing UK-registered carriers, said: “This is a positive announcement that brings down the cost of using the airport for consumers, taking into account the robust recovery we’ve seen for air […]
June 28th, 2022
UK Airlines Response to Aviation Strategy Publication
Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, said: “There can be no ‘Global Britain’ without the air connectivity that UK airlines deliver. We welcome the publication of this strategy and look forward to working with Ministers to ensure UK aviation and its based carriers receive the support they need to recover and prosper. This means […]
May 26th, 2022
Response to first net zero transatlantic flight announcement
In response to the Transport Secretary’s announcement of plans for the first net zero transatlantic flight, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK said: “UK airlines strongly support the development of a UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry, which will play a vital role in helping our sector deliver net zero emissions by 2050, as we […]
May 14th, 2022
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