Aviation Environment Federation (AEF)
@theaef.bsky.social
The Aviation Environment Federation (AEF) campaigns on aviation’s impacts for people and the environment, including climate change, noise and air pollution.
Will other local councils follow their lead?
@ManCityCouncil commissioned @TyndallCentre to investigate the carbon footprint generated from tourism and to set out goals for meeting the city’s net zero goals.
This is a great initiative. 1/3
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
@ManCityCouncil commissioned @TyndallCentre to investigate the carbon footprint generated from tourism and to set out goals for meeting the city’s net zero goals.
This is a great initiative. 1/3
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
New report reveals Greater Manchester tourism’s 2.5 million tonne carbon footprint and sets path to carbon neutrality
Tourism in Greater Manchester generated around 2.5 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2023, with most emissions linked to how visitors travel to and from the region, according to a new study by the T...
www.manchester.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Will other local councils follow their lead?
@ManCityCouncil commissioned @TyndallCentre to investigate the carbon footprint generated from tourism and to set out goals for meeting the city’s net zero goals.
This is a great initiative. 1/3
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
@ManCityCouncil commissioned @TyndallCentre to investigate the carbon footprint generated from tourism and to set out goals for meeting the city’s net zero goals.
This is a great initiative. 1/3
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
Any Heathrow expansion will devastate nearby villages and undermine environmental goals.
The Government chose the most expensive, disruptive third runway option - risking years of delays for questionable economic benefit.
www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/26/a...
The Government chose the most expensive, disruptive third runway option - risking years of delays for questionable economic benefit.
www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/26/a...
A colossal white elephant: Government selects most disruptive and costly option for Heathrow expansion - Aviation Environment Federation
On Tuesday 25th of November, the Government announced its selection of Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL) proposal as the basis for progressing plans for the third runway project. If approved, this …
www.aef.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Any Heathrow expansion will devastate nearby villages and undermine environmental goals.
The Government chose the most expensive, disruptive third runway option - risking years of delays for questionable economic benefit.
www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/26/a...
The Government chose the most expensive, disruptive third runway option - risking years of delays for questionable economic benefit.
www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/26/a...
⚠️Last month the UK Government published its Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery plan which contains a new assessment of the impact of policies on aviation emissions out to 2037.
What does it mean? Read AEF’s analysis here 👀👇
www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/25/g...
What does it mean? Read AEF’s analysis here 👀👇
www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/25/g...
Government looks to carbon offsets to meet aviation net zero commitments in new climate plan - Aviation Environment Federation
Carbon offsets from ICAO’s CORSIA make up the second largest emissions savings of any aviation policy from 2033-2037 in the Government’s new climate plan
www.aef.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
⚠️Last month the UK Government published its Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery plan which contains a new assessment of the impact of policies on aviation emissions out to 2037.
What does it mean? Read AEF’s analysis here 👀👇
www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/25/g...
What does it mean? Read AEF’s analysis here 👀👇
www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/25/g...
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NEW | Our latest research exposes just how lightly private jet users are taxed — and how much the UK is losing because of it.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
NEW | Our latest research exposes just how lightly private jet users are taxed — and how much the UK is losing because of it.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
When you use an online tool to estimate the emissions from a flight, is it accurate? 🤔
If the calculator only estimates CO₂, it's not showing the full picture 🖼️
theconversation.com/how-much-co2...
If the calculator only estimates CO₂, it's not showing the full picture 🖼️
theconversation.com/how-much-co2...
How much CO2 does your flight really produce? How to know if carbon footprint claims are accurate
Many calculators leave out big chunks of climate impact or rely on oversimplified assumptions.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
When you use an online tool to estimate the emissions from a flight, is it accurate? 🤔
If the calculator only estimates CO₂, it's not showing the full picture 🖼️
theconversation.com/how-much-co2...
If the calculator only estimates CO₂, it's not showing the full picture 🖼️
theconversation.com/how-much-co2...
Currently, private jet flights are exempt from fuel tax and VAT, and in many cases, smaller jets also skip paying Air Passenger Duty (APD).
This needs to stop. Make the polluter pay, and tax aviation. 1/2
www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...
This needs to stop. Make the polluter pay, and tax aviation. 1/2
www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...
Outrage ensues as super-rich individuals exploit loophole: 'The public won't tolerate'
Environmental campaigners are urging the government to end a tax policy favoring the super-rich who fly on private jets.
www.thecooldown.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Currently, private jet flights are exempt from fuel tax and VAT, and in many cases, smaller jets also skip paying Air Passenger Duty (APD).
This needs to stop. Make the polluter pay, and tax aviation. 1/2
www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...
This needs to stop. Make the polluter pay, and tax aviation. 1/2
www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...
A new briefing warns that factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and exposure to harmful chemicals "cause around one in five cardiovascular deaths in the European Union." 1/5
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Researchers issue warning after discovering alarming link to heart disease: 'Cause around one in five ... deaths'
The report paints a clear picture.
www.yahoo.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A new briefing warns that factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and exposure to harmful chemicals "cause around one in five cardiovascular deaths in the European Union." 1/5
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
The Whitehead report: an analysis of the potential role of greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) in helping the UK reach net zero.
But what does this mean for aviation?
Read AEF’s @chadceleste.bsky.social analysis to find out more
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www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/18/m...
But what does this mean for aviation?
Read AEF’s @chadceleste.bsky.social analysis to find out more
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www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/18/m...
Making aviation pay for greenhouse gas removals - Aviation Environment Federation
That aviation will have considerable residual emissions under a Net Zero future in 2050 has been acknowledged for a while. Estimates vary, but the volume required by 2050 is somewhere …
www.aef.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Whitehead report: an analysis of the potential role of greenhouse gas removals (GGRs) in helping the UK reach net zero.
But what does this mean for aviation?
Read AEF’s @chadceleste.bsky.social analysis to find out more
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www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/18/m...
But what does this mean for aviation?
Read AEF’s @chadceleste.bsky.social analysis to find out more
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www.aef.org.uk/2025/11/18/m...
Green Taxi, a startup, argues that airlines could reduce emissions by using electricity instead of jet fuel to taxi on the runway. 🤔1/2
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aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/electri...
Aviation's blind spot: Electric taxiing could cut emissions faster than SAF
Electric taxiing could remove up to 20% of a flight’s fuel burn. New analysis shows it may deliver faster emissions cuts than SAF.
aerospaceglobalnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Green Taxi, a startup, argues that airlines could reduce emissions by using electricity instead of jet fuel to taxi on the runway. 🤔1/2
aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/electri...
aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/electri...
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NEW: Air traffic growth is not a guarantee of economic growth, despite industry claims.
These claims, often echoed by governments to justify airport expansion, are undermined by new research.
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These claims, often echoed by governments to justify airport expansion, are undermined by new research.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
NEW: Air traffic growth is not a guarantee of economic growth, despite industry claims.
These claims, often echoed by governments to justify airport expansion, are undermined by new research.
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These claims, often echoed by governments to justify airport expansion, are undermined by new research.
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The European Commission launches a plan to upgrade popular train routes to high-speed rail to reduce journey times.
Under the new plans, for example, traveling from Berlin to Copenhagen is reduced from 7 hours to 4.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...
Under the new plans, for example, traveling from Berlin to Copenhagen is reduced from 7 hours to 4.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The European Commission launches a plan to upgrade popular train routes to high-speed rail to reduce journey times.
Under the new plans, for example, traveling from Berlin to Copenhagen is reduced from 7 hours to 4.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...
Under the new plans, for example, traveling from Berlin to Copenhagen is reduced from 7 hours to 4.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...
Would taxing business class and private jet flights help the environment?
It would certainly increase the equity across the transport sectors in terms of paying for their respective pollution.
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It would certainly increase the equity across the transport sectors in terms of paying for their respective pollution.
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www.aol.com/articles/500...
New £500 levy proposed for business class and private jet flyers at Cop30 climate summit
Exclusive: Airlines’ body dismisses the idea of premium levy as ‘crazy’ – while UN staff travel in business class
www.aol.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Would taxing business class and private jet flights help the environment?
It would certainly increase the equity across the transport sectors in terms of paying for their respective pollution.
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www.aol.com/articles/500...
It would certainly increase the equity across the transport sectors in terms of paying for their respective pollution.
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www.aol.com/articles/500...
Join us next Thursday with Professor Anna Hansell and @DrGaryFuller for a 90-minute webinar on the effects of air and noise pollution from aircraft - click the link below to register your interest in attending virtually.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Join us next Thursday with Professor Anna Hansell and @DrGaryFuller for a 90-minute webinar on the effects of air and noise pollution from aircraft - click the link below to register your interest in attending virtually.
forms.gle/ZAsAsjsr5p7m...
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Community action stops the expansion plans at King County Airport, US.
“We are not trying to shut down the airport, what we’re trying to say is that you need to pay attention to the impacts of the airport on the surrounding communities," Velma Veloria, campaigner.
stay-grounded.org/a-question-o...
“We are not trying to shut down the airport, what we’re trying to say is that you need to pay attention to the impacts of the airport on the surrounding communities," Velma Veloria, campaigner.
stay-grounded.org/a-question-o...
A question of equity: Organising for health and climate justice at King County International Airport
Continuing the struggles against commercialisation, expropriation and environmental racism, community organising and coalition building successfully halted expansion plans for King County…
stay-grounded.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Community action stops the expansion plans at King County Airport, US.
“We are not trying to shut down the airport, what we’re trying to say is that you need to pay attention to the impacts of the airport on the surrounding communities," Velma Veloria, campaigner.
stay-grounded.org/a-question-o...
“We are not trying to shut down the airport, what we’re trying to say is that you need to pay attention to the impacts of the airport on the surrounding communities," Velma Veloria, campaigner.
stay-grounded.org/a-question-o...
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BREAKING! 🚨
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
BREAKING! 🚨
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
📢 We’ve taken over the ad space at Southwark tube station, calling on the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to end adverts that promote pollution. 🧵 1/8
✍️ Use our template to write to the Mayor: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
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🎆 Big win for consumers! 21 major airlines have committed to stop using claims that mislead consumers about the real impact of flying on the environment.
This concludes a complaint we lodged with 23 of our members in 2023, with the support of @clientearth.bsky.social.
www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
This concludes a complaint we lodged with 23 of our members in 2023, with the support of @clientearth.bsky.social.
www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
November 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🎆 Big win for consumers! 21 major airlines have committed to stop using claims that mislead consumers about the real impact of flying on the environment.
This concludes a complaint we lodged with 23 of our members in 2023, with the support of @clientearth.bsky.social.
www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
This concludes a complaint we lodged with 23 of our members in 2023, with the support of @clientearth.bsky.social.
www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
Major win for consumers, as airlines are forced to stop misleading claims.
Airlines now have to avoid misleading claims, such as 'neutralising' a flight's emissions through offsets and clarify when using terms such as ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel’. 1/2
www.eunews.it/en/2025/11/0...
Airlines now have to avoid misleading claims, such as 'neutralising' a flight's emissions through offsets and clarify when using terms such as ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel’. 1/2
www.eunews.it/en/2025/11/0...
Twenty-one EU airlines to stop charging passengers for CO2 emissions offsets
Lufthansa, Air France, Brussels Airlines, but also several low-cost airlines including Ryanair, Easy Jet, Volotea, Wizz Air, have undertaken to change their communication strategies deemed misleading ...
www.eunews.it
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Major win for consumers, as airlines are forced to stop misleading claims.
Airlines now have to avoid misleading claims, such as 'neutralising' a flight's emissions through offsets and clarify when using terms such as ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel’. 1/2
www.eunews.it/en/2025/11/0...
Airlines now have to avoid misleading claims, such as 'neutralising' a flight's emissions through offsets and clarify when using terms such as ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel’. 1/2
www.eunews.it/en/2025/11/0...
Aviation is the elephant in the room, "while motorists, homeowners, farmers and small businesses are all shouldering the cost of cutting emissions, the aviation sector continues to enjoy special treatment,” writes Aoife O’Leary, from @opportunitygreen.org
www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...
Opinion: Expanding Dublin Airport now would fly in the face of climate reality
Letting various aviation expenses to go untaxed has made air travel artificially cheap despite its massive drain on the environment, writes Aoife O’Leary.
www.thejournal.ie
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Aviation is the elephant in the room, "while motorists, homeowners, farmers and small businesses are all shouldering the cost of cutting emissions, the aviation sector continues to enjoy special treatment,” writes Aoife O’Leary, from @opportunitygreen.org
www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...
New tool for campaigners and journalists!
@theicct.org have created a map showing air pollutants released from take off and landing operations at airports. 1/2
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@theicct.org have created a map showing air pollutants released from take off and landing operations at airports. 1/2
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AIRLIFT - Aircraft Local Impact Footprint Tool - International Council on Clean Transportation
The ICCT’s AIRcraft Local Impact Footprint Tool (AIRLIFT) dataset provides information on landing and take-off operations air pollutants and fuel use from commercial passenger, commercial freighter, a...
theicct.org
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
New tool for campaigners and journalists!
@theicct.org have created a map showing air pollutants released from take off and landing operations at airports. 1/2
theicct.org/airlift-airc...
@theicct.org have created a map showing air pollutants released from take off and landing operations at airports. 1/2
theicct.org/airlift-airc...
@carbontracker.bsky.social's new report finds that alternative fuels will not be able to scale fast enough to even cover the increase in CO₂ from demand growth.
Until unsustainable aviation growth is tackled, any effort to reduce emissions is wiped out.
carbontracker.org/reports/fuel...
Until unsustainable aviation growth is tackled, any effort to reduce emissions is wiped out.
carbontracker.org/reports/fuel...
Fuel Disclosure – the limits of alternative jet fuels
Sustainable. Abundant. Feasible – why SAF is unlikely to be all three at once. Alternative jet...
carbontracker.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
@carbontracker.bsky.social's new report finds that alternative fuels will not be able to scale fast enough to even cover the increase in CO₂ from demand growth.
Until unsustainable aviation growth is tackled, any effort to reduce emissions is wiped out.
carbontracker.org/reports/fuel...
Until unsustainable aviation growth is tackled, any effort to reduce emissions is wiped out.
carbontracker.org/reports/fuel...
How to close Ireland’s aviation climate gap?
A new report from @opportunitygreen.org examines how Ireland can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue through introducing a fair air travel levy.
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
A new report from @opportunitygreen.org examines how Ireland can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue through introducing a fair air travel levy.
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
Closing Ireland’s aviation climate gap — Opportunity Green
In 2026, Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU. This report examines how the country can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue thro...
www.opportunitygreen.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM
How to close Ireland’s aviation climate gap?
A new report from @opportunitygreen.org examines how Ireland can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue through introducing a fair air travel levy.
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
A new report from @opportunitygreen.org examines how Ireland can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue through introducing a fair air travel levy.
www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-...
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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
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 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
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
A new @iisd.org report concludes that tax would support the sector’s climate targets by promoting greater fuel efficiency, encouraging the uptake of SAF, and ensuring fairer competition with lower-emission transport modes ✈️1/2
www.iisd.org/publications...
www.iisd.org/publications...
Fuel Taxation in Aviation
This report examines 32 Air Service Agreements concluded between COFFIS member states to determine the necessary steps before implementing a tax on the uptake of aviation fuel.
www.iisd.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A new @iisd.org report concludes that tax would support the sector’s climate targets by promoting greater fuel efficiency, encouraging the uptake of SAF, and ensuring fairer competition with lower-emission transport modes ✈️1/2
www.iisd.org/publications...
www.iisd.org/publications...
.@cagnegatwick.bsky.social is taking the Government to court over Gatwick expansion plans.
Sally Pavey, chair of CAGNE points out that “It is absolutely shameful that residents are forced to take legal action to hold a Government to account.”
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Sally Pavey, chair of CAGNE points out that “It is absolutely shameful that residents are forced to take legal action to hold a Government to account.”
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
High Court battle against Gatwick new second runway launched by local residents
The Government is facing a judicial review challenge after backing expansion of the Sussex airport
www.standard.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
.@cagnegatwick.bsky.social is taking the Government to court over Gatwick expansion plans.
Sally Pavey, chair of CAGNE points out that “It is absolutely shameful that residents are forced to take legal action to hold a Government to account.”
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Sally Pavey, chair of CAGNE points out that “It is absolutely shameful that residents are forced to take legal action to hold a Government to account.”
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Most flight emission calculators only include CO₂, ignoring contrails & nitrogen oxides that also warm the planet. Google’s Travel Impact Model and a new tool from Surrey academics now factor in these non-CO₂ effects. ✈️ 🌍
www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news...
www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news...
Surrey emissions calculator shows true cost of flying - The Engineer
Surrey researchers have developed a new emissions calculator that shows the real environmental cost of flying
www.theengineer.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Most flight emission calculators only include CO₂, ignoring contrails & nitrogen oxides that also warm the planet. Google’s Travel Impact Model and a new tool from Surrey academics now factor in these non-CO₂ effects. ✈️ 🌍
www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news...
www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news...