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UK airports are among the busiest in Europe and the aviation industry is one of the strongest in the world, contributing over £22 billion annually to the economy. As travel continues to prosper post-pandemic, what challenges could the industry face if it aims to keep thriving?

Anchored by journalist Sharon Thomas, from ITN’s London Studios, Advancing Aviation dives into the latest economic trends, policies and investments shaping the sector; how technology and innovation is driving change for the sector, from cutting-edge aircraft design to revolutionary advancements in air traffic management. The programme explores sustainability, the industry’s ambitions towards net-zero and how the dynamic and diverse workforce of professionals, innovators and visionaries is essential to the industry’s success.

Mark Latimer, Head of Aviation at Vertis Environmental Finance, explains the complexity of the various emissions compliance schemes, introduced to meet the aviation industry’s net-zero targets and how Vertis helps aircraft operators meet these legal requirements in a cost-efficient way.