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DfT Publishes Next Steps on UK Aviation Strategy

The Government has published its response to the calls for evidence for the new Aviation Strategy being developed for the UK.  The response titled 'Beyond the Horizon - The future of UK Aviation: next steps towards an Aviation Strategy' can be found below together...

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HACAN Report ‘Corridors of Concentration’ released

Campaign group HACAN who are against Heathrow expansion, in conjunction with Plane Hell Action, a local group based in SE London, have released their report 'Corridors of Concentration'. The report sets out what they believe is the extent of the aircraft noise problem...

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Airports National Policy Statement Updates

The final session of the Transport Committee’s inquiry into the Airports National Policy Statement (NPS), published on 20th February can be found here. Oral evidence given to the Airports National Policy Statement, published on 8th February can be found here.

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General Aviation Initiative in the UK

Information regarding the General Aviation initiative in the UK including the setting up of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for General Aviation and the appointment of the Government's first-ever GA champion, Byron Davies, can be seen here. General Aviation...

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Presentation on the future of the UK-EU Aviation regime

A presentation on the future of the UK-EU27 aviation regime which has just been published by the EC TF50 - the task force coordinating the EC's work on all strategic, operational, legal and financial issues related to negotiations with the UK - can be see here. EC...

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UK Airspace Policy: Government Response to Consultation

With regard to the consultation on 'UK Airspace Policy: A framework for balanced decisions on the design and use of airspace' which was open between February and May 2017, the Government has now responded to this consultation which can be seen here....

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Heathrow and Gatwick Night Flight Restrictions

On 13th July 2017 the Secretary of State announced new night flight restrictions to take effect at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted from October of this year. The full decision document can be found here:...

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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.