Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the contribution of UK aviation emissions to the Government’s net zero targets; and what further measures she is considering to reduce emissions from the aviation sector while maintaining connectivity and economic growth.

The Government recognises that aviation is one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise, but also one that is vital to the UK’s connectivity, trade and economic growth. The Department regularly assesses the contribution of UK aviation emissions towards meeting our legally binding net zero commitments, and routinely reports to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on the projected impact of aviation decarbonisation policies, to support monitoring of economy-wide carbon budget performance.

We have announced that we are also reviewing our Jet Zero Strategy (published in 2022), which outlines our approach to aviation decarbonisation, with a view to publish an updated Strategy in early 2027. This will ensure that our aviation decarbonisation policies and framework continue to be accurate and robust.