This document sets the government's decarbonisation vision for the aviation sector in order to enable the country to meet its 2050 net zero target. It seeks to balance regional and international connectivity, economic benefits and a reduction of GHG emissions, and support sustainable airport growth. Intermediary targets and a five year delivery plan has been released as part of this strategy, in order to take urgent measures quickly. Progress will be monitored annually and through a five-year major review.
The strategy focuses on technological solutions, and the six following measures: System efficiencies, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Zero emission flight (ZEF), Markets and removals, Influencing consumers, and addressing non-CO2 impacts and potential mitigation. It also asserts the UK's ambition to lead internationally on reaching an agreement on long-term aspirational goal for the CO2 emissions of international aviation that is aligned with the temperature goal of the Paris Agreement. It commits the government to work with the Jet Zero Council and other entities to bring up new technologies and other remission-cutting solutions. It aims to improve operational efficiency, notably for airports, on the short term.
The document seeks to support up to 5,200 UK jobs in the aerospace sector.
The document further states that carbon markets will have a key role in delivering Jet Zero, and greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) are needed to address residual emissions. It says that the government will work with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to gather more evidence on providing consumers with environmental information at the time of booking a flight.
