The CCC commissioned research from a number of consultants to inform its advice on meeting the UK Aviation target. Consultant's reports are listed below according to the chapter that they support and can be accessed and downloaded by clicking on the relevant link.

Chapter 1: Background and methodology for the review of UK aviation emissions

Chapter 2: Reference demand and emissions projections

• MVA (2009) "UK aviation demand and emissions - model methodology note"

Chapter 3: Alternatives to air travel – high-speed rail and videoconferencing

• SDG (2009) "Potential for modal shift from air to rail for UK aviation"

Chapter 4: Fleet efficiency improvement through technology innovation

Chapter 5: Use of biofuels and other alternative energy sources in aviation

• E4tech (2009) "Review of the potential for biofuels in aviation"

Chapter 6: Non-CO2 climate effects of aviation

Chapter 7: Meeting the 2050 target

The report also makes reference to the following report:

• QinetiQ (2008) "Aviation CO₂ emissions abatement potential from technology innovation"