tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Department for Transport (DfT) 2025-05-14T00:01:07+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-british-green-aviation-fuel-production-to-support-jobs-and-lift-off-emerging-industry 2025-05-14T00:01:07+01:00 Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry New sustainable <mark>aviation</mark> fuel (SAF) measures will support <mark>aviation</mark> expansion and meet decarbonisation goals.… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-tech-to-make-rail-replacement-travel-more-accessible 2025-05-13T12:29:45+01:00 New tech to make rail replacement travel more accessible Four innovative projects set to share £800,000 to improve <mark>accessible</mark> information for passengers using rail replacement coaches. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mh17-international-civil-aviation-organisation-vote 2025-05-13T00:00:00+01:00 MH17: International Civil Aviation Organisation Vote The UK Government has issued a statement following the outcome of the International Civil <mark>Aviation</mark> Organisation hearing on the case of Flight MH17. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-greater-growth-for-the-coach-sector-ahead-of-national-coach-week 2025-05-06T15:36:36+01:00 Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, visits Star Coaches in Batley and celebrates a sector that provides 42,000 jobs in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/sustainable-aviation-fuel-revenue-certainty-mechanism 2025-04-28T15:25:38+01:00 Sustainable aviation fuel revenue certainty mechanism Update on government actions to support the UK sustainable <mark>aviation</mark> fuel sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/secretary-of-state-for-transports-vision-for-transport 2025-04-12T00:00:00+01:00 Secretary of State for Transport's vision for transport The Secretary of State for Transport talks about her vision for a transport system that works for everyone. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-mayor-to-reopen-doncaster-sheffield-airport 2025-04-09T18:00:02+01:00 Government backs mayor to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport The South Yorkshire Mayor has announced a £30m devolved funding investment into reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport, in a major economic boost for the region. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passenger-experience-put-first-in-multimillion-pound-competition-driving-rail-innovation 2025-04-07T00:00:00+01:00 Passenger experience put first in multimillion pound competition driving rail innovation The First of a Kind competition boosts innovation on the railways, improving passenger experience through cutting-edge technology. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/priorities-for-the-caa-within-the-uncrewed-aerial-system-uas-sector 2025-04-01T14:17:41+01:00 Priorities for the CAA within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector …Government&#x27;s expectations for how the Civil <mark>Aviation</mark> Authority (CAA) will prioritise work within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector.… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-20-million-to-help-drones-and-flying-taxis-take-to-uk-skies 2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00 Over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies We want the UK to have an advanced <mark>aviation</mark> ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions.… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/maritime-decarbonisation-strategy-and-calls-for-evidence 2025-03-25T11:47:06+00:00 Maritime decarbonisation strategy and calls for evidence Minister for <mark>Aviation</mark>, Maritime and Security sets out the government’s vision for the future of the UK’s maritime sector.… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sharing-information-and-experiences-at-maritime-accessibility-conference 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Sharing information and experiences at the Maritime Accessibility Conference Disability organisations and maritime transport operators from across the country have come together for the Maritime <mark>Accessibility</mark> Conference 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/securing-the-future-of-aviation 2025-03-19T15:18:32+00:00 Securing the future of aviation Secretary of State for Transport outlines next steps for modernising the <mark>aviation</mark> sector at the AirportsUK annual dinner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-aviation-flying-high-with-new-tech-funding-for-security 2025-03-18T09:37:12+00:00 UK aviation flying high with new tech funding for security Funding will strengthen UK’s security standards and ensure passengers can continue to fly with ease of mind. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ps752-international-civil-aviation-organisation-vote 2025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00 PS752: International Civil Aviation Organisation Vote The UK Government has issued a statement following the outcome of the International Civil <mark>Aviation</mark> Organisation hearing on the case of Flight PS752. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-transport-minister-joins-bus-bosses-to-supercharge-green-vehicles-and-boost-business 2025-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 Local Transport Minister joins bus bosses to supercharge green vehicles and boost business New UK bus manufacturing expert panel will prioritise high quality buses that meet the needs of passengers and improve living standards across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-era-of-rail-accountability-for-passengers-as-performance-data-goes-live-at-stations 2025-03-06T00:01:03+00:00 New era of rail accountability for passengers as performance data goes live at stations Display screens at stations will help rebuild trust with passengers as we tackle root causes of rail delays and cancellations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/updates-to-national-technical-specification-notices-for-rail-interoperability 2025-03-05T16:02:02+00:00 Updates to National Technical Specification Notices for rail interoperability Following a comprehensive review, the government will publish updates to 7 NTSNs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-to-enjoy-greener-air-travel-as-uk-backs-sustainable-fuel-production 2025-03-03T00:00:00+00:00 Passengers to enjoy greener air travel as UK backs sustainable fuel production Have your say on how the sustainable <mark>aviation</mark> fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism could be funded.… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1400-and-counting-record-number-of-charging-sockets-at-uk-schools-thanks-to-government-funding 2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00 1,400 and counting: record number of charging sockets at UK schools thanks to government funding Home and workplace charging schemes extended for another year to support jobs and help make the UK a clean energy superpower.