Budget airline easyJet hailed the Aviation White Paper as step in the right direction.
The Stansted carrier welcomed the Government's decision to provide for a second runway at Stansted and said it was encouraged to see Parliament put forward a far-sighted and balanced agenda.
In partiuclar the airline was happy to see the Government pave the way towards an aviation emissions trading scheme, which will provide the most efficient incentives for the industry to ultimately reduce its environmental impact.
EasyJet has long been an outspoken opponent of Airport Passenger Duty, which many thought would be increased as a result of any new runways at Stansted.
And said it was pleased that Alistair Darling was committed to introducing plans to reward airlines that operate clean and quiet aircraft.
Published Tuesday December 16, 2003
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