Zero-emission flights could come to London Stansted in the next decade
Manchester Airports Group has launched a competition, challenging airlines across the country to operate a zero-emission commercial flight
Zero-emission planes could be operating out of London Stansted within the next 10 to 15 years thanks to a new competition by the airport's owner.
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is challenging airlines across the country to operate a zero-emission commercial flight from one of its airports to try and drive advances in new technology.
Steve Griffiths, Managing Director of London Stansted said: “Along with our colleagues across MAG, London Stansted has always been ambitious in our approach to sustainability. Whether it’s our ongoing commitment to avoid sending any waste to landfill, the thousands of hours our teams have spent volunteering in our community or the ground-breaking move to turn our coffee grounds into solid biofuels.
“There will always be more we can do, which is why we are setting our sights on seeing zero-carbon aircraft on our runway in the next 10-15 years, along with a commitment to be a net zero-carbon business by 2038.
“While coronavirus will continue to pose significant challenges for many months to come, this does not take away from the vital role we play in our community, our focus on sustainability and our commitment to supporting the region we serve.”