London Stansted has launched a new educational initiative focused on sustainable flying.
Its Jet Zero curriculum is being offered to local schools and colleges, with a class of 30 students from Water Lane Primary School in Harlow taking part in the first session.
The group travelled to the airport's on-site Aerozone education centre where they learned how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is made and how it will help aviation reach net zero by 2050.
MAG CSR and airspace change director, Neil Robinson, said: “I am so pleased to see our Jet Zero curriculum become a reality this week as the first students learn about the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, at the Aerozone.
“We know that grass roots education about a sustainable future for aviation will be integral to the future success of our sector, and we’re delighted to have delivered on this pledge. It will see thousands of young people learn more about the decarbonisation of our industry.
“We are clear in our commitment to reaching net zero carbon operations by 2038, and to working with airline and industry partners – as well as with Government through the Jet Zero Council – to reach net zero for UK aviation by 2050.”
Jet Zero is the first part of a planned curriculum, with the second phase launching later this year.
Aviation Minister Baroness Vere said: “This is fantastic news for the future of UK aviation. Not only will it bring us a step closer to reaching Jet Zero by 2050, but it will also inspire a new generation of talented young people to join the world of sustainable air travel.”
It comes as MAG, which also owns and operates Manchester and East Midlands Airports, published its annual CSR Report for 2022-23.
Image: Stansted Airport
