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TheAviation Environment Federation (AEF) is the principal UK non-profit making organisation concerned with theenvironmental effects of aviation. These range fromaviation noise issues associated with small airstrips or helipads to the contribution of airline emissions toglobal warming andclimate change. The AEF is widely quoted in international media as a source of research and analysis on issues related toaviation and the environment.[1][2][3][4][5]
The AEF was established in 1975 and its members include, to an extent, community and environmental groups, local authorities, parish assemblies, and individuals.
AEF is a member ofAirportWatch, a UK-wide network of conservation and residents' groups, Transport and Environment, which campaigns for smarter, greener transport in Europe, and the International Coalition for Sustainable Aviation.