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“The government has said aviation emissions need to be addressed at national level – it’s not for airports to look into that.” Chilling words from Luton Rising as it sidesteps any responsibility…

The Development Consent Order for massive expansion of Luton Airport is being fronted by Luton Rising – the new name for the same old company LLAL which owns the Airport for Luton Council.

Everyone knows that aviation has been knocked back as a result of the pandemic. But the 2021 accounts of Luton Rising give rise to serious concerns over use of public money, as we explain.

The government’s aircraft noise policies are ineffective, and little has been done to balance industry greed with environmental impacts. Aviation noise and emissions remain out of control.

The government’s Jet Zero “strategy” went for consultation last year. It flies in the face of advice from the Climate Change Committee and the IPCC. Our verdict: they are fiddling while Rome burns.

Luton Airport’s consultation on proposed changes to arrivals flight paths has now closed. The changes they want to make could have a serious noise impact on residents over a wide area, but our verdict is that they failed to explain it clearly.

Luton Airport’s operator has filed plans to take capacity beyond 18 million passengers, in breach of a planning condition.