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What is Rachel Reeves 'green fuel' 'plan for Heathrow and will it work?
Labour has set targets for the take up of new sustainable fuel
Rachel Reeves' Heathrow runway report was commissioned by the airport
Rachel Reeves has received criticism following an announcement on Saturday that the report cited in her speech concerning the growth of Heathrow Airport, was commissioned by the airport itself
Tuesday, 04 February 2025
The Guardian
- "Organic duckweed" danger at Heathrow [Letter]Anyone who has worked in the rail industry will be familiar with the term "organic duckweed". Roger Ford of Modern Railways magazine coined it to characterise Whitehall opposition to rail electrification.
The Independent
- Shell boss says Reeves is wrong to count on green fuel offsetting Heathrow expansion who is right?An energy chief has rebuked the chancellor for claiming sustainable fuel will balance the impact of expanded airport runways
- Sorry, Rachel Reeves: This is the inconvenient truth about 'green airports' and 'sustainable aviation'As the government finally gives Heathrow's airport expansion the green light, flight-free former travel editor Helen Coffey talks to the experts to bust the myths that technology and sustainable aviation fuel can really lead to environmentally friendly flights in the midst of a climate crisis
- What is Rachel Reeves 'green fuel' 'plan for Heathrow and will it work?Labour has set targets for the take up of new sustainable fuel
The Scotsman
- Why third runway at Heathrow Airport will be great for ScotlandExpanding Heathrow Airport's capacity will be a huge boost to the economy, while climate commitments will be met through innovative solutions like sustainable aviation fuels, cleaner engines, and carbon offsetting
Times Online
- Over 60s more likely to fly than Gen-Z travellers [subscription]Almost half of Gen-Z adults are concerned about their holidays impact on the environment, leading to the rise in 'no-fly' travel companies
- Heathrow critic Ed Miliband fought to reopen his local airport. [subscription]The energy secretary has backed a campaign to bring flights back to Doncaster Sheffield airport despite objecting to expansion at Heathrow
City AM
- Wizz Air: Why airline faces lengthy spell of turbulence Wizz Air is facing some turbulence. Despite enjoying its busiest ever year of passenger traffic in 2024, the Hungarian budget carrier can't seem to turnaround an ailing share price. The stock is down more than 40 per cent over the last 12 months and fell a further three per cent on Monday
The Mirror
- Rachel Reeves' Heathrow runway report was commissioned by the airportRachel Reeves has received criticism following an announcement on Saturday that the report cited in her speech concerning the growth of Heathrow Airport, was commissioned by the airport itself
London Evening Standard
- Rachel Reeves not 'petty' enough to punish TfL because I've spoken out over Heathrow, hopes Sadiq KhanMayor of London being lined up to lead cross-party 'rainbow coalition' of councils fighting third runway
- Heathrow third runway would 'spike global warming emissions by 30% from airport even with eco-fuel for planes'Top academic casts doubts on likely impact of sustainable aviation fuel the Government is claiming
Doncaster Free Press
- MP backing Doncaster airport under fire for Heathrow expansion snubDoncaster MP and Net Zero secretary Ed Miliband is facing 'tricky questions' after backing plans to re-open Doncaster Sheffield Airport, while campaigning against Heathrow's expansion.
Aviation Industry
- AEF pushes for reform of private jet taxationAEF recently responded to an HM Treasury consultation on reform of Air Passenger Duty (APD) for private jets. Currently, the higher rate of APD only applies to jets of 20 tonnes or more that are equipped to seat fewer than 19 passengers.
Other News Sources
- Airport expansion would 'wipe out' clean power benefitsExpanding three major airports in the South East will 'wipe out' any benefits from government policies to encourage clean power and will not deliver higher living standards, a leading think tank warns.
- Exeter Airport selected for next stage of Hydrogen ChallengeThe UK Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that Exeter Airport has been chosen to take part in the second round of its Hydrogen Challenge.
News from Europe
- Frankfurt Airport introduces walk-through scannersFrankfurt has become what it says is the world's first airport to regularly employ walkthrough scanners for passenger security checks
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