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.
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 …
www.aef.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Want more information on aviation and tax? Take a look at our handy briefing on the topic 👀👇2/2
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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
And more on air pollution, specifically ultra-fine particles, can be found here 👀👇 5/5
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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
Want to know more about aviation noise pollution? Check out our resources page on this topic 👀👇4/5
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Full briefing by the @euenvironment.bsky.social can be found here: 3/5
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One in five cardiovascular deaths in the EU, preventable by improving the environment
Environmental factors, such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and exposure to harmful chemicals, cause around one in five cardiovascular deaths in the European Union (EU) — yet, these risks can ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Full briefing by the @euenvironment.bsky.social can be found here: 3/5
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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
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
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
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
Want some more info on aviation and tax in the UK? Check out our proposals below 👀👇👇 4/4
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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 …
www.aef.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Want some more info on aviation and tax in the UK? Check out our proposals below 👀👇👇 4/4
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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
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
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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In the UK aviation only pays APD and no fuel duty, and there is almost no carbon pricing on long-haul flying.
This essentially means that the UK Government is subsidising the most polluting form of transport. 2/4
This essentially means that the UK Government is subsidising the most polluting form of transport. 2/4
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In the UK aviation only pays APD and no fuel duty, and there is almost no carbon pricing on long-haul flying.
This essentially means that the UK Government is subsidising the most polluting form of transport. 2/4
This essentially means that the UK Government is subsidising the most polluting form of transport. 2/4
Full statement from @beuc.eu, who spearheaded this legal challenge, can be found below. 2/2
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Twenty-one European airlines agree to modify their practices regarding environmental claims following dialogue with the Commission and national consumer protection authorities
Twenty-one airlines have committed to change their practices regarding environmental claims that were considered misleading by the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network. This follows a dialogu
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November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Full statement from @beuc.eu, who spearheaded this legal challenge, can be found below. 2/2
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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