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Farnborough - the most environmentally friendly airport in the country?

Farnborough is aiming to become the most environmentally friendly airport in the country. It's banned the most noisy jets and is rewarding staff who use bikes or public transport.

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Environmentally friendly Farnborough Airport

Farnborough is hoping to become the most environmentally friendly airport in the country.

The private airport often used for the executive jets of the rich and famous - is 40 miles from London and just off the M3 on the Surrey/Berkshire border.

It's brought in incentives to encourage staff to give up their cars and has banned the most noisy jets. But from people living nearby - the reaction is mixed.

Our Transport Correspondent, Mike Pearse, has been finding out.

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