Airlines UK

Commenting on the announcement made today by the UK Government on reform to the UK airspace modernisation programme, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK and Karen Dee, CEO of AirportsUK, said:   "Reform to the UK's airspace will reduce delays for passengers and cargo, improve resilience and help aviation achieve net zero. This is a major priority for airlines and airports and we strongly support these reforms in particular the commitment to consult on changes to the airspace design process.   “This consultation must result in a quicker and more proportionate system so we can deliver the overall programme as quickly as possible and ideally before the end of the decade.”

With thanks to everyone who joined us last night at the Airlines UK Annual Dinner. It was great to spend the evening with so many colleagues as we celebrated our industry. A particular thanks to our speakers Liz Sugg, Oriel Petry FRAeS and the Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP, who delivered a hugely positive keynote address about aviation growth and net zero going hand in hand. Or as she said, “taking the brakes off growth and running hell for leather towards greener and quieter flights”. A special thanks too to our sponsors Airbus, The Advantage Travel Partnership, alfanar and SITA for making the event possible. We look forward to doing it all again next year. Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom #airlines #airports #aviation #travel #tourism #aerospace #growth

Delighted that the Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP, will be delivering the keynote speech at the Airlines UK Annual Dinner on Tuesday 25 February, kindly supported by headline sponsor Airbus, plus SITA and The Advantage Travel Partnership. We are nearing capacity for the event now so please do get in touch if you would like to attend. We look forward to welcoming colleagues from across the sector to the highlight of our annual events calendar. Plenty to discuss on the night! Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom #airlines #airports #aviation #travel #tourism

Commenting on the announcement made today by the Government on airport capacity, Tim Alderslade, our Chief Executive, said: “We welcome the strong recognition from the Chancellor of aviation’s unique role enabling economic growth in all parts of the UK. Airlines support more airport capacity to grow the economy and foster trade but expansion must be affordable, improve operational resilience for passengers and freight, and be compatible with our net zero commitments.    “Airlines are making progress towards net zero and the industry now needs Government help to align any additional capacity with further policy support to incentivise the production of SAF and deliver urgent modernisation of airspace as quickly as possible.”