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New Green Party aviation policies
After a summer of devasting droughts and wildfires in the UK, we all looking for some good news stories. Today, we have one! Safe Landing's co-founders George Hibberd and Dan Tipney attended the Green Party conference in Brighton over the weekend. George introduced...
Community Check-In: Thursday 29th October 2026
Our next Community “Check-In” is on October 29th at 19:00 – 20:00 UTC+0. It’s a great place to meet and catch-up with the rest of the community.
Safe Landing presents to Gatwick Unite Health and Safety Committee
George Hibberd and Finlay Asher, two of Safe Landing's co-founders, presented to Unite The Union's Gatwick Health and Safety Committee on Friday 25th September. The Health and Safety Committee brings together the health and safety reps for the three Gatwick branches...
Aviation and Climate Change workshop – 27th Sept 2026
On 27th Sept in London, Safe Landing hosted a workshop: “Aviation and Climate Change: Understanding the Science to Help Shape the Future” – read about it here!
Contrail Avoidance Letter
We’ve written a draft letter that can be used to understand what your company is currently doing on contrail avoidance, and encourage them to do more.
Safe Landing presents to the Unite ground handlers’ Gatwick Liaison Committee
George Hibberd and Finlay Asher, two of Safe Landing's co-founders, presented to Unite The Union's Gatwick Liaison Committee (GLC) on Friday 4th September. The Gatwick Liaison Committee brings together the three Gatwick branches of Unite's ground handlers, security...
Airside Chat: Contrail Avoidance – Thurs 8th Oct 2026
Join our next Airside Chat, featuring Joachim Majholm of Blue Lines, to discuss contrail avoidance in practice for airlines and aviation workers.
Watch the “Split” film with us in London – 23rd Sept 2026
Join Safe Landing members at the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival on Sunday 22nd March 2026 – let us know if you’re coming!
Heathrow Expansion: Safe Landing responds to the Government consultation
Safe Landing has submitted its response to the UK Government’s consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS).
I would love us to keep flying – Dan on Sustainable(ish) Podcast
Safe Landing’s Dan Tipney (former airline pilot), shared his story from cockpit to climate work on the latest episode of the Sustainable(ish) podcast.
Welcome Aboard: Thursday 24th September 2026
Safe Landing’s: ‘Welcome Aboard’ – Sept 24th at 19:00 – 20:00 UTC+1. It’s a great place to meet the team and connect with the community.
Private Jet Tax – Scotland
Finlay Asher, Scottish engineer and think tank lead at Safe Landing, appeared on Times Radio to discuss increasing the rate of private jet tax in Scotland.
UK Heatwaves and Aviation: Dan on LBC
Safe Landing Community Lead Dan Tipney spoke with James O’Brien on LBC following the severe droughts and wildfires seen across the UK this year.
Should workers support UK North Sea oil & gas? – LBC Radio
Finlay speaks to James O’Brien on LBC about whether or not the UK Prime Minister’s plan for opening new North Sea oil fields is good for aviation workers.
Heathrow Airport Expansion – Safe Landing Assembly: 20th August 2026
Watch our presentation at our event where participants learned about our draft response, our proposals and discussed and improved them!
Pilot who quit flying due to climate change – Geoff features on ABC
Australian former airline pilot and member of Safe Landing, Geoff Collis, featured in this article in ABC (Australia) about what led him to quit flying.
Gatwick Airport expansion – Safe Landing in Skift Article
Gatwick expansion highlights the contradiction at the heart of UK aviation policy. Safe Landing think tank lead, Finlay Asher, features in Skift article.
Community Check-In: Thursday 27th August 2026
This month’s online Community “Check-In” will be on August 27th at 19:00 – 20:00 UTC+1. It’s a great place to meet and catch-up with the rest of the community.
Turbulence Within: 29th July 2026
Sign-up for “Turbulence Within”, taking place on 29th July from 19:00-20:30pm UTC+1 (UK time). Everybody welcome!
UK Aviation Decarbonisation – Presentation to Westminster Forum
Finlay gave a presentation to the “Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport” Forum on the topic of “Next steps for aviation decarbonisation in the UK”.
Bristol Airport Expansion – Safe Landing Response
Decision-makers should reject conventional expansion and instead develop a strategy to establish Bristol Airport as a leading zero-carbon flight hubs.
We are hiring! – Project Manager
Part‑Time Remote Project Manager (Self‑Employed) About Safe Landing Safe Landing is a not‑for‑profit organisation that connects and empowers aviation workers and enthusiasts who want to see our industry flourish in harmony with nature. We bring together people from...
UCL engineering students collaborate with Safe Landing to scrutinise UK Jet Zero Strategy for aviation
A UCL module brought together students and Safe Landing to investigate the UK Jet Zero Strategy opportunities for net zero in the aviation sector.
Safe Landing present to ATM Researchers at University of Westminster
On 23rd June 2026, Finlay gave a talk to students at the University of Westminster’s “Centre for Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research”
Airside Chat: Electric Seaplanes – Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Join our next Airside Chat, featuring Kenzo Sasaki & Tomas Brødreskift of NOEMI, the Norwegian company developing the world’s first fully-electric seaplane.
Safe Landing presents at the Unite Ground Handlers Combine
Back in April, our Workers' Participation Lead George Hibberd presented the Workers' Assembly concept to the Gatwick Liaison Committee (GLC). The GLC is a committee of ground handling company representatives from Unite The Union at Gatwick airport. As a result of that...
Aviation Policy Assembly
On Thursday 11th June, Safe Landing held a mini-assembly discussing the Green Party of England and Wales' proposed new aviation policy. Presenting the policy proposals was the policy's lead author and Safe Landing Workers' Participation Lead George Hibberd. George has...
Aviation clean-tech coalition urges Europe to become the home of zero-emission flights
A coalition of aviation pioneers, aviation workers and climate groups has called on Europe to give the upcoming Aviation Strategy a clean-tech upgrade.
Heathrow Airport Expansion: Safe Landing at the UK Houses of Parliament
Safe Landing attended a number of roundtables at the UK Houses of Parliament – aimed at MPs who were interested in challenging Heathrow airport expansion.
Community Check-In: Tuesday 30th June 2026
This month’s online Community “Check-In” will be on June 30th at 19:00 – 20:00 UTC+1. It’s a great place to meet and catch-up with the rest of the community.