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Consultation – Proposed charging mechanisms for the new Scheme of Charges (Aviation Security)
The Civil Aviation Act 2012 transferred the responsibility for regulating aviation security from the Department for Transport to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with effect from 1 April 2014. The purpose of this Charges Consultation is to seek initial comment on...
Estimated revenues of VAT and fuel tax on aviation
Estimated revenues of VAT and fuel tax on aviation This report by CE Delft has been commissioned by Transport and Environment into estimated revenues of VAT and fuel tax on aviation. It estimates that if VAT were to be levied on tickets while other aviation taxes...
Department for Transport dataset: Air traffic at UK airports
The Department for Transport has published the dataset 'Air traffic at UK airports'. The dataset is available here. It contains the following tables: Traffic at UK airports: annual, 1950 onwards Air traffic by type of service, operator and airport, UK: time series...
Stakeholder responses to Airports Commission discussion papers
The Airports Commission has published the responses so far received to its discussion papers: 1) Aviation demand forecasting responses 2) Connectivity and economy responses 3) Aviation and climate change responses 4) Airport operational models 5) Aviation noise The...
Department for Transport dataset: How people travel (mode)
The Department for Transport have publised the dataset 'How people travel (mode)'. The dataset is available here. Among the data in the series are the following: Number of flights abroad in the last 12 months: Great Britain, since 2006; and Long distance trips within...
Public evidence sessions transcripts: Airports Commission discussion papers
The Airports Commission have published transcripts of the public evidence sessions held in Manchester and London on 9 and 10 July 2013, and, where applicable, links to the presentations given by witnesses in support of their opening remarks. Thirteen organisations...
SASIG Bulletins for July are now available
The latest SASIG bulletin is available here. Access to these articles will require membership login.
SASIG’s ‘Key Issues’ Submission to the Airports Commission (24 July 2013)
SASIG 'Key Issues' Submission to the Airports Commission This report is a synthesis of the ‘Key Issues’ which SASIG wishes to draw to the Airports Commission’s attention. SASIG recognises, welcomes and wishes to retain the economic and social benefits of aviation....
Civil Aviation Authority Initial Proposals for the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports
The non-confidential responses to the CAA’s initial proposals for the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports from 1 April 2014 (Q6) are now available on the CAA website. The responses are at: Heathrow:...
House of Commons Transport Committee Aviation strategy: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session, 2013–14. Sixth Special Report of Session 2013–14.
House of Commons Transport Committee Aviation strategy: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session, 2013–14 In this report the Department for Transport responds on behalf of HM Government to the conclusions and recommendations of the Transport...
Next SASIG Meeting 16th February 2018
The next full SASIG meeting will be held on 16thFebruary 2018 at the Local Government Association Group Office at 18 Smith Square, London. Full details and the agenda will be published nearer the time.