The Aircraft Industry's Decline

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The Dutch government tried to restrict the number of flights at Skippel Airport largely to cut noise pollution. It wanted to cut them by 8% a year to 460,000 flights, but it was defeated in the course. So I think the conclusion is that the aviation industry is going to decarbonise. The industry wants to get there, but it's just not going to get there in the timescale, I think it's set for itself.

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