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<p>Hybrid and fully-electric aircraft have the potential to transform aviation. Whilst
no specific assessment of this nature has been made, the Government has committed
£155m to support a new era of cleaner and greener aviation.</p><p> </p><p>This includes
£125m of Government funding for the Future Flight Industrial Strategy Challenge to
support the next generation of electric planes and autonomous aircraft, alongside
support for projects such as the joint Rolls Royce, Airbus and Siemens E-Fan X, a
hybrid-electric flight demonstrator.</p><p> </p><p>Our consultation on Aviation 2050,
the Government’s long-term vision for aviation, sought views on how to address the
environmental challenges and the role that new technology and innovation can play
in sustainable growth for aviation. We will publish the White Paper later in 2019.</p><p>
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