21-Jul-2017 5:47 PM
UK Government launches public consultation for aviation strategy to 2050
UK's Department for Transport launched (21-Jul-2017) public consultation for its planned aviation strategy to 2050. The consultation will focus on six themes:
- Customer service:
- Ensuring the industry is accessible for all and caters for an ageing population and passengers with restricted mobility;
- Consumer protection arrangements;
- Disruptive passengers policies;
- Safety and security;
- Global connectivity;
- Competitive markets:
- Examining existing regulation, encouraging connectivity across United Kingdom">UK nations and regions and stimulating competition;
- Supporting growth while tackling environmental impacts;
- Innovation, technology and skills.
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: "Aviation is central to our future prosperity as we leave the European Union. As a global, trading nation we want to build on the great industry we have today and create opportunities for people up and down the country". [more - original PR]