Government allocates up to £43m to green aviation projects

Stuart Stone
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Department for Transport earmarks fresh funding for clean fuels and zero-emission aircraft projects

The UK's airport expansion drive is to be supported by up to £43m in funding for green aviation projects, including initiatives to develop clean fuels and zero-emission aircraft, the government has today...

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