Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 20
20
Acknowledged
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Zero-emission flight shows promising long-term potential for eliminating aviation carbon emissions.
Conclusion
Zero-emission flight represents a very promising long-term prospect for achieving reductions in the CO2 emissions from UK aviation. Unlike the use of SAF, zero- emission flight technologies hold out the promise of eliminating the carbon emissions entailed in aircraft movements. We are encouraged by the significant contributions to research and development in this sector which are being undertaken by UK-based firms supported by the Government and industry through the Aviation Technology Institute.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's observation by detailing its significant financial support for the Aerospace Technology Institute Programme, which funds the development of new and zero-carbon emission aircraft technology.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The UK is also supporting the development of new and zero-carbon emission aircraft technology through the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme. The ATI Programme will receive £685 million from the government from 2022 to 2025, an increase of £235 million on the previous 3-year period, and a further £975m from 2025 to 2030. Industry will provide co-funding, taking the total to more than £1 billion.