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Recommendation 21
21
Paragraph: 106
If the Government is to achieve its targets on net-zero aviation, new sustainability policies will...
Recommendation
If the Government is to achieve its targets on net-zero aviation, new sustainability policies will be required for the aviation sector, which in turn will require robust regulation. The Government must review how the Civil Aviation Authority’s powers can be reformed to enable the regulator to enforce environmental mandates that the Government may introduce for the aviation sector.
Paragraph Reference:
106
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government has noted this recommendation. The Department for Transport continues to work closely with the CAA in the development of our Jet Zero Strategy, and worked closely with the CAA on the development of their Environmental Sustainability Strategy which was published on 30 May 2022. Both the Department for Transport and the CAA have a joint interest in convening activity in aviation to support the sector to contribute to the UK’s Net Zero target. As we continue to develop and implement policies to achieve net zero aviation, we will consider if the CAA have the appropriate powers.