Air Freight must be prioritised in Government’s aviation strategy, says FTA

Air freight will play a pivotal role in achieving Britain’s future trading ambitions post-Brexit, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Responding to the consultation, Aviation 2050 — the future of UK aviation, FTA is calling for a dedicated freight chapter in the White Paper; the government must set out a clear and ambitious vision for air freight. Alex Veitch, head of multimodal policy at FTA, commented: “FTA is urging the government to dedicate a chapter of the White Paper to air freight; we need to see its ambition for the sector clearly, and understand how the various elements in the strategy will