Breaking the holding pattern

Disputed data underpinning the government�s air transport policy is making it impossible to weigh up the true benefits and impacts of aviation.

Our new report, written with ippr, concludes that existing policy must be reviewed before government makes any major decisions on the future of UK air transport.
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29/05/08 Government poorly explains benefits of environmental policies
28/05/08 Jet blag
25/05/08 Boom in Scots air travel set to bust emissions targets
23/05/08 Row erupts on airport data
22/05/08 Stansted expansion plans 'in doubt'
22/05/08 Watchdog needs a new home
21/05/08 Delay Heathrow airport expansion, say Government advisers
21/05/08 'Flawed' plans for sixth terminal at Heathrow are put on hold
21/05/08 Aviation impacts 'hotly disputed'
21/05/08 Put UK airport expansion on hold, demands green group
21/05/08 Government watchdog queries UK airports expansion

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