Lost in all the noise: AEF’s full response to the Government’s proposed Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement. Our extensive, comprehensive answer to why, on every level, Heathrow expansion is a bad idea. www.aef.org.uk/2026/10/08/a...

AEF says no to Heathrow expansion policy - Aviation Environment Federation

Can the environmental harms of Heathrow expansion be mitigated? The Department for Transport’s consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS) ran through summer 2026. T...

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In case you missed it - AEF went to Downing Street to support over 20 community groups calling for an independent ombudsman for airspace design decisions. www.aef.org.uk/2026/10/06/i...

AEF supports call for independent ombudsman for airspace change - Aviation Environment Federation

AEF is supporting 20 community groups calling for an independent ombudsman on airspace design decisions.

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NONE of the 31 European airports we studied gives residents a full 8 hours of respite from aircraft noise at night 😴 ✈️ Our new report for @uecna.bsky.social found patchy, inconsistent night flight reporting that falls short of WHO recommendations for public health 1/2 www.aef.org.uk/2026/10/05/n...

Night flights in Europe: Trends, impacts and policy responses - Aviation Environment Federation

AEF recently produced a report on night flights for UECNA, the umbrella organisation for people overflown by aircraft across Europe.

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You might have seen that LBA's boss has accused us of 'exaggerating' the increase in night flights that would be allowed if their planning application is approved. Here's our one minute response. Please share! youtube.com/shorts/cI1Nr.... Object by 15 October: www.galba.uk/our-campaign...

‘A "fairer" system of taxation on private jets could raise up to £2.7 billion a year, which could help fund essential public services such as the NHS, schools, or investment in warm homes and lower energy bills,’ writes @brendanmontague.bsky.social for The Ecologist. theecologist.org/2026/oct/02/...

Low private jet tax 'fuels climate crisis, inequality'

Andy Burnham, the prime minister and leader of the Labour Party, wants cheap, popular policies. Well, only seven per cent of voters support the current low tax on private jet fuel.

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"Will the flight of reason continue? Or will human and planetary welfare at last outweigh the lobbyists?" Monbiot calls for Burnham to halt the project that is projected to have social costs of up to £63 billion. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot

A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Is Jet Zero failing? 🛫 The Jet Zero Strategy was meant to keep aviation within our carbon budgets. It's falling short, which means the benchmark that Heathrow expansion could be judged against isn't good enough. Watch @chadceleste.bsky.social explain why 👇

Why should aviation get a bigger share of the carbon budget? Other sectors are decarbonising, but aviation is projected to become the UK’s largest emitting sector by 2040. Is this fair?

🚨🗣️ Final call! Protect communities from more noise and air pollution, and help keep aviation's emissions within safe limits. Say no to Heathrow 3rd Runway. Drop by booth G5 at the Labour Party Conference to discuss the issue with AEF’s @chadceleste.bsky.social and Bertie Lloyd.

Do carbon offsets work? New report for the European Commission estimates that over 60% of carbon offsets eligible for use under ICAO offsetting scheme for international aviation, CORSIA, have a very high likelihood of not reducing emissions. 1/4 euperspectives.eu/2026/09/cors...

Your future flight could cost more as new study questions airlines’ carbon credits - EU Perspectives

EU study finds most CORSIA carbon credits may fail to cut emissions, raising questions over future aviation costs and rules.

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✈️ The Committee’s advice to the UK Government on proposed Heathrow Airport expansion is now live. 📄Read the full report: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/advice-to-the-uk-government-on-proposed-heathrow-airport-expansion/

NEW ADVICE from the Climate Change Committee has told the Government that it can’t go ahead with an expansion with Heathrow and expect to meet the UK’s legally binding climate commitments on the basis that aviation is simply decarbonising too slowly. www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

Advice to the UK Government on proposed Heathrow Airport expansion - Climate Change Committee

This advice responds to a request from the UK Government Department for Transport. The request asks for the…

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New T&E study: expansions at 20 of Europe's biggest airports blow the 1.7°C carbon budget by up to three times. They call for Governments to halt airport expansions where they exceed fair-share carbon budgets www.transportenvironment.org/articles/rec...

Reckless expansion plans blow past European airports carbon limits

A new T&E study finds expansions across twenty of Europe's largest airports overshoot the 1.7 °C emissions budget by up to three times

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AEF stands with over twenty groups calling for an independent ombudsman to oversee airspace design decisions. As the UK undergoes a complete redesign of its airspace, a fair system for communities to have their say has never mattered more. www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environ...

Communities could face ‘worst of both worlds’ under new aviation bill, say campaigners

Campaigners opposed to airport expansion and excess aviation noise delivered a letter to the Prime Minister saying communities must have a say in major changes to airspace that could impact hundreds o...

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AEF was proud to support to @noairportexp.bsky.social as they demonstrated their opposition to airport expansion in the UK. Unchecked growth in an industry far off track in terms of decarbonisation is not just irresponsible, it's dangerous.

No Airport Expansion@noairportexp.bsky.social · last mo.

Also @gaccenvironment.bsky.social! You can see their banner on display 👇

Admitting that aviation emissions are likely to balloon to 50% higher than projected while also greenlighting rapid airport expansion across the UK is a risky and dangerous approach to keeping within climate targets. 1/4 www.carbonbrief.org/uk-aviation-...

UK aviation emissions to be 50% higher than thought by 2050, government admits - Carbon Brief

The Labour government has signalled its support for a contentious third runway at Heathrow airport, with a final planning decision expected by 2029.

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Why are we expanding an airport only to have to throttle the demand because of its emissions? @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social asks THE big question about whether expanding Heathrow makes any sense. 1/4

The case for Heathrow Expansion has never been weaker. This is what our policy manager, @chadceleste.bsky.social, will be explaining to the Transport Select Committee today. You can watch her expert testimony live at 4 pm using the link below 👇 parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

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Transport Committee

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Trains not planes 🚂 💚 Now would be a great time for the new Government to throw out the climate-wrecking Heathrow third-runway plan, and focus on what the public actually want: more international trains.

T&E UK@transenvuk.bsky.social · last mo.

London is Europe’s busiest city for air travel. But after experiencing Europe’s worst summer on record and amid growing concern about climate change, more Brits are calling for increased rail connections abroad, not more flights. See the poll results ➡️ bit.ly/4yhnHrh

London is Europe’s busiest city for air travel. But after experiencing Europe’s worst summer on record and amid growing concern about climate change, more Brits are calling for increased rail connections abroad, not more flights. See the poll results ➡️ bit.ly/4yhnHrh

Three times more Brits support reopening international rail stations…

Europe’s leading advocates for clean transport & energy

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“Like pouring petrol on a raging wildfire” New report from @tyndallcentre.bsky.social argues that every aviation scenario the UK Gov has published overshoots the carbon budget Parliament has legislated, before a third runway at Heathrow is even taken into account. www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/heat...

Heathrow expansion would make UK ‘overshoot’ climate targets, report suggests

New modelling says UK aviation industry is already forecast to exceed limits in the seventh carbon budget, even before third runway is built

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“Residents should not be forced to accept life-changing flight path changes imposed over their homes with no independent appeal,” said Tim Johnson, AEF’s director. www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...

‘Not about opposing aviation’ - Campaigners taken Gatwick concerns to Downing Street

Campaigners concerned about the impact of flight path changes around Gatwick have taken their case directly to Downing Street, calling for an independent body to oversee decisions affecting communitie...

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Several orgs have raised concerns over the lack of Government guarantees on rail + road transport infrastructure needed to support Heathrow's proposed third runway, warning risk of "severe congestion with detrimental economic and environmental impacts." www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/heath...

Heathrow expansion policy statement scrutinised for not assuring delivery of rail links | New Civil Engineer

The HENPS, also referred to as the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS), is the statutory framework that guides planning decisions for increasing

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The UK’s airspace is about to go through the biggest overhaul in 50 years. AEF supports @cagnegatwick.bsky.social's call for an independent ombudsman that would step in if flight path changes have lasting effects on their local communities, health and quality of life.

CAGNE Gatwick@cagnegatwick.bsky.social · last mo.

22 national community & environment groups write to #PM asking for amendment to CAA bill calling for an independent ombudsman to oversee airspace change

The Heathrow consultation closes at midnight today (Tuesday)! The quickest way to respond is via this e-action by @wearepossible.bsky.social 👇

Join us in saying 'NO' to Heathrow’s third runway — Possible

One simple thing you can do right now to protect our our health, our NHS, and our climate, is to send a response to the open public consultation stating that you oppose Heathrow Airport’s recklesss ex...

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Campaign against Climate Change@campaigncc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Just one week until the consultation on Heathrow expansion closes on 1st Sept. 🔥 276,000 extra flights every year in a climate crisis is madness. Take action now: www.campaigncc.org/heathrow_con...

This summer's heatwaves and wildfires are real signs of the climate emergency. Transport emits more carbon than any other sector. AEF + 50 other orgs call on Government to fulfil its promise to set a national trajectory for sustained modal shift. bettertransport.org.uk/media/more-t...

Join @gaccenvironment.bsky.social for their sponsored walk around the airport and see a different side to the area. Including woodland wildlife and reservoirs. 1/2

🚨🚨Less than a week to go before the close of the consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement. Have your say 🗣️📢 1/4 www.gov.uk/government/c...

Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement: consultation on proposed amendments

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New upcoming online event! Why Fly for Wildlife? Iain Green, Christof Middeke and Amy Bray will explore the importance of supporting wildlife tourism through sustainable travel. Join us on Zoom on Thursday 24th September, 7pm! Tickets are free: tickettailor.com/events/flightfreeuk/2233645

Taxing flying more could mean free buses for all, according to the @ucl's Institute for Global Prosperity. A fully costed reform programme that increases APD by an average of £26 on European flights would generate £8bn a year. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

A new social contract starts with free buses

Andy Burnham is right to say that this is the last chance for the government to show it can deliver. That's why he needs to be bolder.

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