Air freight is a key element of the supply chain in the advanced manufacturing sector. Goods worth £116 billion are shipped by air between the UK and non-EU countries, representing 35% of the UK’s extra-EU trade by value. …again from preamble to UK Aviation Policy Framework
“Globally, the aviation sector is responsible for about 1 to 2% of greenhouse gas emissions. In the UK, domestic and international aviationemissions account for about 6% of total greenhouse gas emissions or 22% of the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. This compares to 40% of the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions that are emitted by cars, 14% by heavy goods vehicles and 8% by domestic and international shipping.” – according to the UK Aviation Policy Framework
Northpoint Associate Dr Rico Merkert highlights an interesting aviation job in Australia. “This vacant position sounds extremely interesting…http://lnkd.in/vmtSDc“
A Linked in Discussion Group on the subject Air Transport in Remote Regions is moderated by two Northpoint Associates. It has now been running for over two years and has just reached a membership of 600 interested souls from all around the world. Look through the discussion threads for some very interesting interchanges. A great potential source for ideas and research. You can join up here http://linkd.in/WuFQ2q