A strategy towards sustainable development of UK aviation

Sustainable Aviation is a long term strategy which sets out the collective approach of UK aviation to tackling the challenge of ensuring a sustainable future for our industry. A world-first, Sustainable Aviation was launched in 2005 and brings together the main players from UK airlines, airports, manufacturers and air navigation service providers. We have produced three Progress Reports to date, the latest published in March 2011, following ones in 2006 and 2009. We will continue to deliver on the goals and commitments identified in the strategy, monitoring and tracking the practical cooperative work being undertaken by signatories to Sustainable Aviation as well as promoting our efforts both within the UK and internationally.

Latest News
  • October 2011 - News Release
    Speech by Airbus CEO, October 2011
  • October 2011 - Publication
    Response to DfT Aviation Consultation
  • March 2011 - Progress Report
    2011 SA Progress Report published
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Progress Report

Every two years, Sustainable Aviation publishes a progress report which reviews developments against a series of goals. With effect from 2011 edition, it also includes a close tracking of the practical cooperative work being undertaken by SA signatories. The 2011 edition, covering the period 2009 to 2010 was published in March 2011.

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Perfect Flight

Passengers on BA1462 on Saturday, July 9 2010 had no idea they were part of a pioneering initiative to benchmark the optimum level of per-flight carbon emissions. Every bit of the flight, from pushback from the stand and taxiing to an optimised flight profile and continuous descent approach - was calibrated to achieve minimal emissions and delay, planned meticulously by SA signatories NATS, British Airways and BAA.

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Sustainable Aviation Activities

  • SA PublicationsPublications In addition to the Progress Reports, SA produces a range of briefing and technical papers more
  • SA NewslettersNewsletters SA's regular newsletter, with the latest news on our cross-industry initiatives more
  • SA EventsEvents SA holds a range of events for signatories and external stakeholders
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  • SA News releasesNews Releases Read the news releases issued by Sustainable Aviation   more

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  • About SAAbout Us Signatories to SA, our structure, goals and our work
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