BRITISH AIRWAYS GREENER AIRCRAFT

That this House welcomes the recent announcement by British Airways to purchase new greener aircraft, the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787, as part of its fleet replacement programme; recognises that these aircraft offer many benefits as they are quieter, more fuel efficient, have significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions and reduced impact on local air quality; and further notes the Rolls Royce Trent 900 and 1000 engines used by both aircraft and that other major components of the Airbus A380, including the wings, are manufactured in the UK helping to safeguard valuable British manufacturing jobs.