Civil Aviation Bill
Legislation 17 May 2005
The Civil Aviation Bill will implement commitments made in the Future of Air Transport white paper to develop sustainable aviation and protect passenger interests.
Tories back aviation fuel tax
Press Review 21 March 2005
The Conservatives have announced they will back a Europe-wide tax on aviation fuel, which could lead to as much as £7 being added to the cost of airline tickets.
Passengers to gain compensation for delayed flights
Press Review 28 January 2005
Airlines will have to compensate passengers for flight delays and cancellations under a European regulation coming into force in February.
PM welcomes new 'super jumbo'
Press Review 19 January 2005
Tony Blair was present in Toulouse yesterday at the unveiling of the Airbus 380, the giant airliner that is Europe’s biggest collaborative project.
Year in review: January
News Article 23 December 2004
Cherie’s Christmas decorations were barely down this year when backbenchers decided to pounce on the Labour Party.
Peers call for aviation emissions action
Press Review 10 November 2004
In a report published today peers call on the air industry to be brought under an EU scheme to combat carbon dioxide emissions.
Action urged on aviation pollution
News Article 10 November 2004
The aviation industry could have an "immense" negative impact on the environment, peers have warned.
Residents braced for night flight increase
Press Review 4 October 2004
All those living under the Heathrow flight path may be woken up in the middle of the night by up to three times the present number of night flights.
Air travellers to face CO2 request
Press Review 24 September 2004
Airline passengers may be asked to make voluntary payments to help offset the carbon dioxide damage caused by their flights.
New ideas on the runway
Publication Article 22 September 2004
MPs to lose airport parking perk
Press Review 14 September 2004
BAA has been forced by its major shareholders to end its practice of handing free car parking passes to MPs and peers.
Government demands preview of BBC documentary
Press Review 7 September 2004
Citing national security, the Department for Transport last night demanded a preview of a BBC programme on security lapses at Manchester Airport.
UK protests over Italian air fare move
Press Review 9 August 2004
The Department for Transport and British Airways have called for the European Commission to intervene after the Italian government ordered the British carrier, and others, to raise prices on long-haul routes where it competes with state-controlled Alitalia.
Dismay as Heathrow security plans 'are found in layby'
News Article 19 July 2004
The home secretary has expressed his concern at the loss of official papers believed to set out counter-terrorism plans for Heathrow Airport.
Kennedy calls for air fuel tax
News Article 16 June 2004
Charles Kennedy has challenged the prime minister to make "the polluter pay" for the environmental damage caused by air travel.
