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<p>As a predominately private sector investment in infrastructure is a matter for
individual airports. The Government is however supporting R&D activity to enable
the sector to prepare for the adoption of new zero emission aviation fuels such as
hydrogen.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Tees-Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub DfT is supporting
the establishment of re-fuelling stations at Teesside International Airport which
can be used by hydrogen airside vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>In October 2023 DfT launched
a Transport Research and Innovation Grant competition. Through this we are offering
funding for up to 10 projects which can facilitate the development of infrastructure
for zero emission airport operations and the handling of zero emission aircraft. The
competition has closed and applications are currently being assessed.</p><p> </p><p>In
addition, the Jet Zero Council has a dedicated sub-group on Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure.
This group convenes representatives of government, industry and academia with an interest
in developing zero emission flight in the UK.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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