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Aviation Environment Federation (AEF)
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The Aviation Environment Federation (AEF) campaigns on aviation’s impacts for people and the environment, including climate change, noise and air pollution.
Some recommendations of the report: 3/3
- Promote rail and ferry access from nearby EU countries.
- Target tourism growth in markets accessible by low-carbon transport.
- Encouraging car-free tourism through public transport integration and sustainable travel itineraries.
November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Unsurprisingly, the report found that international travel, while accounting for relatively low visitor numbers, makes a disproportionately large contribution to carbon impacts. 2/3
November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Want more information on aviation and tax? Take a look at our handy briefing on the topic 👀👇2/2
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It’s time to tax aviation more - Aviation Environment Federation
Historically, the aviation industry has benefitted from many tax breaks. Even now, no fuel duty is paid on jet fuel, and no VAT is applied. This irregularity becomes harder to …
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November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
And more on air pollution, specifically ultra-fine particles, can be found here 👀👇 5/5
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Air pollution - Aviation Environment Federation
Air pollution damages both human health and the natural environment Long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung diseases and lung cancer. There is also …
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November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Want to know more about aviation noise pollution? Check out our resources page on this topic 👀👇4/5

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Aircraft noise - Aviation Environment Federation
Aircraft noise: a long standing problem  There’s good evidence to suggest that more people are annoyed at lower levels of aircraft noise today than in the past, despite the introduction of …
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November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The most dangerous contributors were identified as air pollution, transport noise, extreme weather, and exposure to toxic substances such as heavy metals and endocrine. 2/5
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Electronic taxing without a tug was previously thought unfeasible due to the weight of extra batteries, but Green Taxi claim their tech would rely on aircraft's existing auxiliary power unit (APU). 2/2
November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Want some more info on aviation and tax in the UK? Check out our proposals below 👀👇👇 4/4
www.aef.org.uk/2024/10/29/i...
It’s time to tax aviation more - Aviation Environment Federation
Historically, the aviation industry has benefitted from many tax breaks. Even now, no fuel duty is paid on jet fuel, and no VAT is applied. This irregularity becomes harder to …
www.aef.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
As the charity @wearepossible.bsky.social recently demonstrated outside Parliament, adjusting the tax burden on flying in the upcoming budget could create billions of pounds in revenue for the Government. 3/4
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Did you know you pay more fuel tax on a single car journey than a billionaire does on a private jet flight?

Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.

Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM