Greener Aeronautics

Aeronautics is recognised as one of the top five advanced technology sectors and makes a major contribution to European and UK competitiveness.

It provides close to nine million skilled jobs, directly and indirectly, and contributes 600 billion Euros to Europe’s Gross Domestic Product. European demand for air transport will continue to grow over the coming decades.

Sustainable mobility is central to satisfying this need and it is essential that travel is safe, secure, fast, affordable and environmentally responsible.

Aeronautics has an important role to play in reducing environmental emissions. Although aviation is responsible for around 2% of human-induced carbon dioxide emissions globally, it plays an important role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, noise and local air quality issues.

Demand for air transport continues to increase, meaning that air travel in the future will look very different than today to ensure that this growth is addressed in a sustainable way.

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