December 18, 2020 | ZeroAvia to partner with British Airways on hydrogen power and secures UK funding towards HyFlyer project |
September 15, 2020 | Members of international airline alliance oneworld commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 |
January 10, 2020 | JetBlue follows European lead and becomes first US airline to offset CO2 emissions from its domestic flights |
December 17, 2019 | Rate of growth in airline carbon emissions has slowed this year but will pick up in 2020, forecasts IATA |
October 10, 2019 | IAG commits to net zero emissions by 2050 and BA to offset all carbon emissions on domestic UK flights from 2020 |
August 29, 2019 | Submission of planning application to develop UK's first waste to jet fuel plant a major milestone, says BA |
May 8, 2019 | British Airways and Velocys anticipate starting UK sustainable jet fuel production in 2024 |
December 7, 2018 | British Airways launches sustainable aviation fuels university challenge |
June 22, 2018 | British Airways waste-to-fuels project with Velocys secures £4.9m funding including a UK government grant |
March 20, 2018 | IAG implements Honeywell fuel efficiency software across its airlines and reports 2.6% fuel burn improvement |
November 7, 2017 | IAG achieves highest 'A' rating in 2017 CDP climate list of global company performance |
September 19, 2017 | British Airways embarks on new sustainable jet fuel project as UK government announces RTFO incentive |
August 28, 2017 | UK government recommits to funding support for development of advanced aviation biofuels |
February 10, 2017 | European airlines seek speedy EU agreement and clarity on the future of EU ETS legislation |
May 27, 2015 | Airbus embarks on eco-partnership programme to help airline customers achieve environmental objectives |
February 26, 2015 | UNFCCC agreement paves the way for some aviation emission reduction projects to be eligible under CDM |
February 16, 2015 | UN climate talks end with negotiating text that calls for international aviation carbon reduction targets and a levy |
November 17, 2014 | Delaying a decision on a new London runway carries a high risk, Airports Commission chief warns politicians |
July 21, 2014 | British Airways A380 to feature in cross-industry initiative to study noise reduction procedures at Heathrow |
May 27, 2014 | Development of sustainable jet fuels moves towards next phase of new technology pathways and ramping up supply |
April 10, 2014 | British Airways opts for credit360’s sustainability software to monitor its carbon reduction performance |
March 21, 2014 | Development of sustainable jet fuels moves towards next phase of new technology pathways and ramping up supply |
June 24, 2013 | British Airways and NATS to conduct summer trial of environmentally optimised transatlantic flights |
March 7, 2013 | ICAO appoints 17 countries to new High-level Group to hammer out important policy issues on aviation MBMs |
March 7, 2013 | EU ETS ‘stop the clock’ proposal passes crucial test in the European Parliament but faces legal challenges from European airlines |
March 7, 2013 | Carbon offsetting rather than emissions trading becoming favoured route as ICAO looks towards a global scheme |
March 7, 2013 | Commission requests swift decision on EU ETS suspension proposal as Obama passes prohibition bill |
February 27, 2013 | EU ETS ‘stop the clock’ proposal passes crucial test in the European Parliament but faces legal challenges from European airlines |
February 26, 2013 | ICAO committee agrees a new global noise standard and certification procedures to support a new aircraft CO2 standard |
February 8, 2013 | British Airways joins industry leaders in initiative to accelerate development of advanced biofuels in Europe |
November 30, 2012 | Commission requests swift decision on EU ETS suspension proposal as Obama passes prohibition bill |
November 27, 2012 | ICAO appoints 17 countries to new High-level Group to hammer out important policy issues on aviation MBMs |
October 5, 2012 | Carbon offsetting rather than emissions trading becoming favoured route as ICAO looks towards a global scheme |
July 5, 2012 | European airline chiefs slam "arrogant" bureaucrats over ETS and also EU governments for hindering single sky progress |
July 5, 2012 | Concerns over CBDR fail to halt important ICAO Council agreement to move forward on evaluating market-based measures |
July 5, 2012 | ICAO launches Rio+20 sustainability initiative and joins with aviation industry in series of alternative fuel flights to Rio |
June 18, 2012 | ICAO launches Rio+20 sustainability initiative and joins with aviation industry in series of alternative fuel flights to Rio |
May 28, 2012 | European airline chiefs slam "arrogant" bureaucrats over ETS and also EU governments for hindering single sky progress |
April 18, 2012 | British Airways' new carbon fund sets sail with first home-grown community solar panel installation project |
March 15, 2012 | Concerns over CBDR fail to halt important ICAO Council agreement to move forward on evaluating market-based measures |
December 14, 2011 | Despite progress of US airline prohibition bill, Hedegaard confident United States will respect EU legislation on ETS |
December 14, 2011 | India seeks to raise opposition to unilateral trade measures at COP 17 in attempt to derail Aviation EU ETS |
December 14, 2011 | European politicians call on EU to ensure international aviation emissions are addressed at Durban climate talks |
November 28, 2011 | India seeks to raise opposition to unilateral trade measures at COP 17 in attempt to derail Aviation EU ETS |
November 18, 2011 | European politicians call on EU to ensure international aviation emissions are addressed at Durban climate talks |
November 1, 2011 | Despite progress of US airline prohibition bill, Hedegaard confident United States will respect EU legislation on ETS |
August 31, 2011 | British Airways to replace passenger carbon offset scheme with new fund to aid UK carbon reduction projects |
May 20, 2011 | EU finance ministers call for a global carbon market for aviation and shipping to help raise climate financing |
May 19, 2011 | EU finance ministers call for a global carbon market for aviation and shipping to help raise climate financing |
May 5, 2011 | ICAO workshops get underway to help States prepare action plans to reduce international aviation emissions |
March 4, 2011 | Airbus and BA form consortium with Cranfield to explore feasibility of offshore algae for jet fuel production |
March 4, 2011 | British Airways partners with Solena to build Europe's first sustainable biojet fuel production facility |
March 4, 2011 | Solena jet biofuel project with British Airways on track, says CEO, as the airline seeks further supplies for engine testing |
March 4, 2011 | British Airways calls for carbon revenues to be used to help scale up the development of aviation biofuels |
March 3, 2011 | Delay to certification of aviation jet biofuels may damage investor confidence, claims Lufthansa |
February 14, 2011 | Delay to certification of aviation jet biofuels may damage investor confidence, claims Lufthansa |
December 13, 2010 | Sectoral approach for international aviation emissions hits headwind in Cancun as spectre of climate financing looms |
November 12, 2010 | Economic growth and global connectivity are entirely possible within environmental constraints, says BA's Walsh |
September 21, 2010 | Airbus and BA form consortium with Cranfield to explore feasibility of offshore algae for jet fuel production |
July 28, 2010 | Solena jet biofuel project with British Airways on track, says CEO, as the airline seeks further supplies for engine testing |
July 15, 2010 | British Airways, BAA and NATS produce the 'perfect' environmental flight from London to Edinburgh |
May 5, 2010 | British Airways introduces cabin differential into its passenger carbon offset scheme |
March 25, 2010 | British Airways calls for carbon revenues to be used to help scale up the development of aviation biofuels |
March 23, 2010 | Regional airline associations call on ICAO member states to press for a global sectoral approach to climate change |
February 22, 2010 | ICAO environmental committee recommends more stringent NOx standards on new aircraft from 2014 |
February 15, 2010 | British Airways partners with Solena to build Europe's first sustainable biojet fuel production facility |
December 14, 2009 | Glimmers of hope emerge from Copenhagen on progress towards a climate deal on international aviation |
December 10, 2009 | Industry backs ICAO leadership in call for COP 15 to deliver a global agreement on international aviation emissions |
December 6, 2009 | Climate financing key to achieving an agreement in Copenhagen on international aviation emissions reductions |
November 3, 2009 | ATA calls on US Government to resist growing demands for an international air tax to fund climate adaptation |
October 21, 2009 | EU environment ministers agree to propose 10 percent cuts on aviation CO2 emissions at Copenhagen summit |
October 12, 2009 | ICAO High-Level Meeting fails in setting real targets to reduce net international aviation carbon emissions |
September 29, 2009 | High-level Meeting provides final opportunity for ICAO to deliver on a clear international climate policy |
September 22, 2009 | Airlines deliver proposals to the UN on behalf of the aviation industry to cut global aviation CO2 emissions |
September 21, 2009 | US proposal to include aviation in cap-and-trade legislation would be counterproductive, warns IATA chief |
August 17, 2009 | Thai Airways becomes first Asia-Pacific airline to join IATA passenger carbon offset programme |
July 29, 2009 | British Airways sets off towards its destination of becoming the world's most responsible airline |
July 24, 2009 | The control of aviation emissions reaches a critical juncture |
July 10, 2009 | G8 leaders support a post-2012 sectoral approach for international aviation to accelerate emissions reductions |
June 18, 2009 | GIACC proposals are an important step towards a global agreement on aviation emissions, says top EU official |
June 12, 2009 | Australia calls for UNFCCC to sidestep ICAO and set emissions reduction targets for international aviation |
June 12, 2009 | New IATA Chairman says an industry response to climate change will be his main priority during coming year |
June 8, 2009 | IATA commits airline industry to achieving carbon-neutral growth from 2020 and halve emissions by 2050 |
June 8, 2009 | TAP Portugal becomes launch airline for IATA's industry-led carbon offset programme |
June 4, 2009 | Fuel efficiency aspirational goals form the main achievement of the GIACC process to address climate change |
May 27, 2009 | IATA chief calls on governments to deliver a global sectoral approach to reducing aviation emissions post-Kyoto |
May 22, 2009 | GIACC gathers for final meeting to agree on an action plan to address aviation's growing carbon emissions |
May 18, 2009 | Kyoto v. Chicago: ICAO debates how to apply the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities to aviation |
April 28, 2009 | Qatar Airways signs agreement to join the new IATA carbon offsetting programme |
April 7, 2009 | Airline climate change group outlines at UNFCCC talks how aviation emissions can be tackled post-Kyoto |
April 3, 2009 | Aviation industry calls for renewed efforts by ICAO to find a global solution on emissions by Copenhagen |
March 18, 2009 | With one meeting left, time is running out for the ICAO GIACC process to conjure up a global strategy |
March 17, 2009 | Shortage of sufficient quantities of suitable biofuels halts Rolls-Royce engine testing programme |
February 26, 2009 | New carbon efficient eco retirement home unveiled for Concorde at Manchester Airport |
February 13, 2009 | There is a critical need for more global coordination on alternative aviation fuels, claims ICAO |
February 12, 2009 | Major airlines say a global approach to aviation emissions must be included in a post-Kyoto climate deal |
January 27, 2009 | Eurocontrol predicts a 3 percent decrease in the number of European flights in 2009 following sharp falls |
January 23, 2009 | EU to call for international airline emissions to be included in the post-Kyoto climate framework |
January 19, 2009 | Court gives Frankfurt Airport green light to proceed with new runway and terminal project despite pending lawsuits |
January 19, 2009 | Transport ministers call for urgent ICAO action on international aviation emissions in lead-up to Copenhagen |
December 19, 2008 | Aviation industry environmental body forecasts UK emissions from air traffic will fall to 2000 levels by 2050 |
December 5, 2008 | Report sets out to show how the aviation industry lobbied to "hijack" its inclusion into the EU ETS |
December 1, 2008 | UK decision to extend passenger duty distance bands and scrap plane tax finds little support from industry |
November 20, 2008 | Europe's failure to implement a Single European Sky is an environmental embarrassment, says IATA |
November 14, 2008 | Environment is the new imperative, aviation industry delegates to air navigation conference are told |
October 27, 2008 | European ministers rubber stamp Council and Parliament agreement on aviation's entry into the EU ETS |
October 16, 2008 | Belgian and Irish announcements of new passenger departure taxes lead to airline industry anger |
October 14, 2008 | IATA unveils environment display at Schiphol Airport to promote a green aviation image to the public |
September 26, 2008 | Boeing claims significant fuel and emissions savings for its new 777 Performance Improvement Package |
September 9, 2008 | IATA, CANSO and Eurocontrol commit to an efficiency plan to reduce fuel consumption and emissions |
August 22, 2008 | IATA chief urges Australia to challenge Europe over the inclusion of aviation into the EU ETS |
July 16, 2008 | A way forward in achieving an acceptable global aviation emissions mitigation framework |
July 11, 2008 | Rolls-Royce and British Airways launch alternative fuel ground test programme and invite tenders |
July 10, 2008 | International anger as European Parliament vote to include aviation into EU Emissions Trading Scheme |
July 2, 2008 | Political deal on aviation's inclusion into EU ETS fails to satisfy either airlines or environmentalists |
July 2, 2008 | FAA's environment chief Daniel Elwell departs to join Aerospace Industries Association |
June 26, 2008 | UN climate chief urges international aviation to come up with concrete proposals to tackle climate change |
June 20, 2008 | Lufthansa targets 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions and 10 percent use of biofuels by 2020 |
June 19, 2008 | EU's new Transport Commissioner pledges action on delivering a Single European Sky |
June 13, 2008 | Air Mauritius pledges support to the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation's conservation activities |
June 6, 2008 | UN climate chief urges transport sector to be proactive in seeking international agreement on climate change |
June 6, 2008 | Faced with ever-rising oil prices, European airlines vent their anger at environment MEPs |
June 5, 2008 | UNWTO publishes climate change report and urges the tourism sector to seek long term carbon neutrality |
May 16, 2008 | US government takes UK to task over proposed aviation duty, claiming it contravenes Chicago Convention |
May 16, 2008 | Authors of study into future trends in aviation noise and emissions respond to "suppression" claim |
May 2, 2008 | Asia's travel and tourism leaders gather to discuss the challenge of facing up to climate change |
April 25, 2008 | More cooperation and better communication is the theme at aviation industry summit on environment |
April 24, 2008 | Aviation industry joins together in commitment to act on climate change |
March 21, 2008 | ICAO to hold a workshop to explore ways of including international aviation in a global carbon market |
March 20, 2008 | Virgin's Branson attacks BA boss for having a lack of vision on biofuels |
March 11, 2008 | Oil price reaches all-time inflation adjusted high as production declines |
February 27, 2008 | IATA Director General calls for environmental leadership from Asia's aviation industry |
February 20, 2008 | IATA joins with Solar Impulse for first solar-powered round-the-world test flight in 2011 |
February 13, 2008 | Decision by investment house to exclude airline stocks from ethical funds angers IATA |
February 1, 2008 | IATA reports strong traffic growth and airline profitability in 2007 but rules out an encore for coming year |
January 16, 2008 | British Airways upgrades its carbon offset scheme, offering customers a one-click process |
January 9, 2008 | Boeing UK falls foul once again of advertising standards watchdog over Boeing 787 noise claim |
January 8, 2008 | Passenger demand surges ahead as Boeing announces record commercial airplane orders for a single year |
December 17, 2007 | IATA predicts financial downturn for airlines in 2008 on the back of higher fuel costs and the growing credit crunch |
November 23, 2007 | Expansion plans for London's Heathrow Airport - those in favour.... |
November 13, 2007 | IATA takes a swipe at EU states as it calls on governments to join with the aviation industry in delivering "real results" on carbon emission targets |
November 13, 2007 | Sharp reaction from IATA on European Parliament vote to include aviation in ETS |
November 13, 2007 | IATA appoints former WWF COO to raise the profile of its environment programme |
November 6, 2007 | Public tolerance to aircraft noise has decreased, reports new UK study |
November 2, 2007 | British Airways' mounting annual fuel bill tops 2 billion pounds |