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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 considers the potential for zero
emission flight alongside other measures. This includes exploring the feasibility
of using zero emission aircraft on existing UK government funded PSO routes, as well
as noting the balance between reducing aviation emissions and ensuring value for money
on routes supported by public funding.</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><p>The Government is also investing £685 million between 2022 and 2035 through
the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme to co-fund, with industry, the
development of zero-carbon and ultra-efficient aircraft technology. A recent example,
announced at the seventh meeting of the Jet Zero Council in February, was £113 million
of joint government and industry investment in R&D projects to develop liquid
hydrogen combusting jet engines and high-end lightweight batteries for small aircraft.</p><p>
</p><p>ATI funding is also supporting the current flight testing by ZeroAvia of a
19- seater aircraft using hydrogen propulsion. If successfully brought to market such
aircraft could provide zero emission flight on regional and sub-regional routes.</p><p>
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