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<p>The Government published the Jet Zero Strategy in 2022 which sets out it’s approach
to achieving net zero aviation by 2050. The Strategy considered the potential for
zero emission flight alongside other measures.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is investing
a record £685 million over three years into R&D in the UK Aerospace Sector through
the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme. As part of the programme, the
Department announced in February £113 million of co-investment with industry in three
Rolls Royce led projects on hydrogen in aviation, as well as funding towards Vertical
Aerospace, who are developing a battery-electric aircraft in the South- West of England.</p><p>
</p><p>As part of the Jet Zero Council, the Department has established a dedicated
Delivery Group to convene activity across Government, industry and academia on the
development of Zero Emission Flight.</p><p> </p>
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