Extract from Commons debate on the Summer adjournment - July 22

Thursday, 23 July 2020 09:24

Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke) (Con):...Nearly 70 aircraft flown by UK-registered airlines are more than 15 years old and could be replaced by new aircraft that have better environmental standards and use 25% less energy. All new aircraft in service will be certified to fly with up to 50% of sustainable fuel on board and will be much quieter. The Prime Minister announced the ambition for this country to be the first to build an all-electric commercial aircraft, which will encourage...Request free trial