Climate campaigners criticise an airport's plan to increase its annual flight limit by 40%.
An airport's plan to increase its flight limit by 40% is a "slap in the face" for the Earth's climate, environmental campaigners have said.The Hampshire airfield, which mainly serves private jets, said it needed to expand to meet demand by the year 2040.
Rushmoor Borough Council, which has previously declared a climate emergency, said it expected to receive the airport's planning application towards the end of the year.The group said the airport should move its business towards "more sustainable low-carbon flying for the masses", involving cleaner fuels and larger planes.
In a submission to the airport's forthcoming public consultation, the charity said: "On average, at Farnborough Airport, there are only 2.5 passengers per plane and 40% of aircraft fly empty."Councillor Jules Crossley, who represents Friends of the Earth on the Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee, said there should be no expansion until technology improves.
She said the airport's plans would make a "huge difference" to residents who are already "flown over constantly".
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