Environmental groups have sent a reminder to the UK Government that the current UK aviation target is 37.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, pointing out that CO2 emissions from aviation reached 44.9 million tonnes in 2010.
AirportWatch is calling for a number of measures to be implemented, including mandatory five-yearly assessments of aircraft fuel efficiency "to check new aviation technology is delivering the industry's promises".
Says Tim Johnson, director of the Aviation Environment Federation: "The Government has already set a tough CO2 emissions target for UK air transport which must be retained and strengthened.
"The Government needs, however, to endorse all the findings of the Committee on Climate Change and challenge the industry to deliver its 'aspirational' technology and efficiency goals as a major contribution towards meeting the 2050 target."
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