Jet Zero
Innovate UK Business Connect is a member of the Jet Zero Task Force – a partnership between industry and government, convening ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver zero-emission flight and 10% sustainable aviation fuel in the UK fuel mix by 2030.
This is now a legacy programme. Please visit the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation programme.
Developing UK capability to deliver cleaner aviation
The Jet Zero Council operated between 2020 and 2024 under the Conservative Government to identify and advise both the government and the aviation sector on addressing barriers to the decarbonisation of commercial air transport.
Innovate UK Business Connect was a member of the Jet Zero Council plus delivery partner and secretariat for the CEO Steering Group and SAF Delivery Group. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation Programme was launched in 2022 to help build the UK supply chain and support government’s ambition to achieve 10% SAF in aviation fuel mix by 2030.
Colin Tattam, our Director of Net Zero and Sustainable Industries, continues as a member of the Jet Zero Task Force, working with senior leaders and government to deliver the government’s ambitions.
Jet Zero Task Force priorities
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Accelerate the development and deployment of SAF within the UK to achieve 10% SAF in the UK jet fuel mix by 2030.
Zero Emission Flight
Accelerate the design, manufacturing, testing, certification, infrastructure and commercial operation for zero emission flight (ZEF).
Policy & Regulatory Framework
Developing a co-ordinated approach to the policy and regulatory framework needed to deliver net zero aviation by 2050.
Jet Zero Communications and Engagement Network
Sharing and effectively communicating the work of the JZC to wider Jet Zero stakeholders and the UK public.
Find out more about the Jet Zero Task Force
The Jet Zero Taskforce was launched in 2024 under the new Labour Government and is chaired by Rt. Hon. Heidi Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Transport. The Task Force will provide strategic leadership and take an outcome-focussed, whole systems approach to support innovation, economic growth and the decarbonisation of the UK aviation sector.
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Innovate UK Business Connect launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation programme
Collaboration is essential to building the UK’s SAF supply chain. Our expert team at Innovate UK Business Connect can help you find the right connections and resources to help you develop and commercialise your Sustainable Aviation Fuel project.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation Programme
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