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Welcome to the Aviation Policy Group                

Chair: Paul Le Blond

Report of recent activity

The APG last met on 24 July 2023. We have seven new members, but two long standing members, Alastair Duff and Brian Finch, have left.

We noted the latest data on passengers which remain below 2019 levels but significantly above 2022. Cargo is lower than 2022. Financial results show airlines recovering well based on significantly increased fares.

Recent events:

  • 12 July visit to Manston Airport with CILT SE Region

Forthcoming events include:

  • 10 October (tbc): RAeS London event with Stuart Wingate from Gatwick.
  • 19 October visit to East Midlands Airport with CILT EM Region
  • 2024: possible visit to Biggin Hill with London Region
  • 2024: possible joint meeting with SRPG on domestic air rail competition
  • Tba: Routes to Net Zero joint with CILT E&S Forum and Rural PG.

Our paper on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Urban Air Mobility (UAVs and UAM) was published and a short piece was put in September’s Focus. We are considering a further paper on airport surface access.

We noted a DfT response to an earlier consultation on Reforming aviation consumer policy, much of which concerned wheelchair issues. We noted other responses by CILT but the APG did not respond to any consultations in this period.

We had a long discussion about the CCC’s Annual Report to Parliament, the headlines of which were that aviation emissions had doubled since 2021 but were well below 2019 levels. The CCC recommends that no airport expansion should be permitted until a UK-wide framework is in place. We noted the role of trucking in air cargo related emissions. We also noted the CCC’s views on Sustainable Aviation Fuels and the contribution of non CO2 effects. Government clearly has to resolve the conundrum of having legal carbon budgets to meet given the CCC’s advice. The Government published ‘Jet Zero Strategy One Year On’ on 20 July.

A round up of airport developments is as follows:

  • Gatwick Northern Runway: DCO accepted by Planning Inspectorate. CILT to register as interested party.
  • Manston: JR heard 5-6 July. Outcome awaited
  • Luton 18-19mppa: Inquiry decision awaited. For the major expansion (to 32mppa) CILT has submitted a written representation. Inquiry begins 26 September.
  • London City: Planning application to grow from 6.5 to 9 mppa rejected by LB Newham. Appeal lodged.
  • Stansted: Application to extend terminal submitted.
  • We also noted proposals for a night ban at Brussels Airport and a proposed reduction in permitted flights at Amsterdam.

 

How our Aviation Policy Group works: 

The Aviation Policy Group comprises a group of professionals from the airline and airport sectors that reviews current and proposed policies for aviation and provides, where appropriate, expert advice to government. Our Terms of Reference can be found here.

Over many years, CILT has advised Government, and the logistics and transport industry, by using the expertise of its members who speak from widespread knowledge but are independent of any particular trade group or business. 
  
The Committee meets quarterly and is regularly active throughout the year in responding to consultations and other events. Updates on aviation matters are published regularly in Focus.
 
We are always looking for new members, so any CILT members wishing to become involved in the Aviation Policy Group are very welcome to contact Paul Le Blond to chat further at policy@ciltuk.org.uk. Paul is standing down as Chair after eight years and a new Chair is to be elected. We wrote to all CILT members recently asking for new members and six new members are expected to join.

 

Aviation Policy Group committee members

George Anang-Tagoe

John Morris

Chris Bosworth

Luuk van Mourik

David Browne

Johnny Ojeil

Tom Carter

David Parish - Deputy Chairman

David Curgenven

Daniel Parker-Klein – CILT Head of Policy

Sally Dixon

Jeremy de Rose

Peter Forbes

James Russell

Tony Francis

Andrew Sharp

Kieran Knowles

Ian Smith

Paul Le Blond - Chair

Chris Tarry

Li (Dantaoli)

Robin Thomas

Geoff Maynard

Alan Williams

Paul Moore

Andy Yates


 

Reports and Presentations

Links to papers and submissions can be found on the left-hand side of this page or on the main Policy & Guidance pages.  


Date for future APG meetings in 2023 are:

23 October (London)

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