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<p>The Department published its last set of passenger demand forecasts in October
2017 – this is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-aviation-forecasts-2017"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-aviation-forecasts-2017</a>.
This includes a significant update to the assumptions (including those relating to
technology) underpinning the Fleet Mix Model, which was independently peer reviewed
by Ricardo Energy & Environment. The peer review - published at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dft-aviation-fleet-mix-model-a-review"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dft-aviation-fleet-mix-model-a-review</a>
– found the model to be fit for purpose. Fuel burn rates by aircraft type were also
updated in line with Ricardo Energy & Environment’s advice.</p><p> </p><p>The
Department will continue to update its models to take account of technological and
other developments in the aviation sector.</p><p> </p>
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