Aviation in the West Midlands

The Government's 2003 Aviation White paper proposes an expansion of Birmingham International Airport. This could lead to:

• Noise pollution
  81,000 people could be affected by noise pollution by 2030.
• Threats to natural environments
  Expansion would directly endanger ancient woodland such as Barber's Coppice and add to climate change.

The aviation industry enjoys massive government support yet its claimed economic benefits are questionable.

Our research (PDF†) shows that 4 times as much money leaves the region as enters it through air travel.

Read our report:

• Friends of the Earth briefing on sustainable aviation in the Midlands (PDF† - 189KB) or there is a short 4 page Summary (PDF† - 52KB).

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