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European airlines and NGOs reach consensus over sustainability and production of future aviation fuels
ZeroAvia to partner with British Airways on hydrogen power and secures UK funding towards HyFlyer project
Public contributions to Fly Green Fund allows delivery of sustainable aviation fuel to three Swedish airports
Major European air cargo carriers launch SAF initiatives for shippers and forwarders to offset their emissions
Etihad Airways first Gulf airline to commit to 2050 net zero target and launches carbon offset programme
ICAO completes final building blocks for implementing CORSIA carbon scheme ahead of pilot phase start
United Airlines commits to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 through carbon capture technology investment
UK's climate advisers recommend no net airport expansion without aviation industry progress to net zero
New Zealand's Christchurch Airport first to be certified at ACI's higher transformation carbon accreditation level
EASA report on aviation's non-CO2 climate impacts highlights need for policy decisions and more research
IATA launches carbon exchange for airlines to access and trade offsets for CORSIA and voluntary requirements
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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APPOINTMENT
IAG's Carrie Harris appointed to newly-created Head of Sustainability role at British Airways
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NEWS & ARTICLES FROM THE NET
Shuttle diplomacy under way on global aviation emissions deal
Winging it: EU researchers look for novel ways to cut aircraft noise
Ryanair CEO: Drop the 'nonsensical' CO2 tax and let airlines save Europe
Is jet-setting compatible with a safe climate?
FEATURE ARTICLES
Refuelling the future: Sustainable, drop-in aviation biofuel is a reality but challenges remain, says Boeing
New draft EU ETS regulations could simplify the monitoring process for hundreds of operators
Airlines struggle to get carbon offsetters onboard but one carrier may have the answer
Large and smaller airlines are choosing to manage their EU ETS carbon needs in a variety of ways
Aviation carbon emissions and regulatory compliance proving a concern for aircraft financiers and insurers
A global scheme for aviation emissions provides a better deal than US and EU cap-and-trade systems
Targeting airspace efficiency: how air traffic management can play its part in reducing aviation emissions
Poor management and over optimistic yield forecasts are causing jatropha to become the biofuel blunder crop
British Airways sets off towards its destination of becoming the world's most responsible airline
Two organizations and countless companies strive to bring the dream of algae biofuels to life
Affected airlines must factor in many uncertain issues as they plan for inclusion into the EU ETS
ARCHIVED APPOINTMENTS
Italian candidate Salvatore Sciacchitano becomes first European President of the ICAO Council
A4A's Nancy Young appointed by UN Secretary-General to his high-level sustainable transport advisory group
IAG appoints Counsell to head up sustainability programme across airline group
Changes at Cathay Pacific as Watson moves to parent company and Chan to head Environmental Affairs
Dr Fang Liu of China becomes the first-ever woman to be appointed Secretary General of ICAO
Legal counsel insider appointed to head up IATA's environment and climate change work
IATA promotes aviation environment lead Paul Steele to head up the association's advocacy activities
AEA’s environment manager promoted as new Deputy Secretary General and will head up political team
Birmingham Airport’s new Environment Manager rises through the ranks
SWISS appoints Jürg Dinner to newly-created post of Head of Public & Environmental Affairs
Tim Rees seconded from Airservices Australia as CANSO's new Environment Manager
Algal Biomass Organization names Mary Rosenthal as its first Executive Director
Linden Coppell takes up role as Etihad Airways' first Manager for Environmental Affairs
Ex-SBAC Mark Watson joins Cathay Pacific's new Environmental Affairs Office
Finnair appoints Kati Ihamäki new Vice President, Sustainable Development
RECENT NEWS
Sustainability to be at core of airport sector recovery plans as ACI adds levels to its CO2 programme
EU aviation sector calls for policy support and investment to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Microsoft, Alaska Airlines and SkyNRG partner to reduce business flight emissions through SAF purchase
Japan's ANA becomes Neste's first Asian airline customer and starts SAF-fuelled flights from Tokyo
Qatar Airways launches passenger carbon offset programme in partnership with IATA and ClimateCare
US environmental groups say proposal by EPA to adopt rules equivalent to ICAO Aircraft CO2 standards is illegal
Covid-19 underscores global need to combat global animal smuggling in aviation, says report
Middle East peace deal will help save 87,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions with direct routings over Israel
NATS' annual survey of public attitudes to aviation shows increasing demand for industry climate action
ZeroAvia and Protium sign agreement to develop green hydrogen infrastructure at UK airports
CAE becomes first Canadian aerospace company to commit to carbon neutrality
A fifth of global aviation CO2 emissions can be attributed to premium passenger seating, finds ICCT study
Decarbonising global aviation is feasible but will be a significant challenge, finds major industry report
Rolls-Royce on course for all-electric aircraft speed record and joins sustainability accelerator programme
Airlines unlikely to require significant amounts of CORSIA offsets for six years, finds Refinitiv analysis
Boeing's 2020 ecoDemonstrator test programme ends with transcontinental flight using 50% blended SAF
Business aviation sector follows up sustainability commitment with SAF purchase agreements
Norwegian targets 45% improvement in carbon efficiency and to use 500 million litres of SAF by 2030
Airbus plots course for zero-emission hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to enter service in 2035
French proposal for higher eco taxes on flying and Greenpeace legal threat over KLM bailout angers industry
ICCT report on commercial aircraft fuel burn trends argues for a more stringent ICAO CO2 standard
Members of international airline alliance oneworld commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Major new study finds global aviation is responsible for 3.5 per cent of human-induced climate change
US EPA proposes regulation of aircraft CO2 emissions to align with ICAO's international standard
UK's Jet Zero Council gets underway to bring aviation emissions in line with 2050 net-zero target
Aerion teams with Carbon Engineering on DAC-sourced synthetic jet fuels for its supersonic business aircraft
Air Transat inks agreement to purchase sustainable aviation fuel from Canadian power-to-liquid start-up
Neste supplies San Francisco with first batch of sustainable aviation fuel through existing fuel pipeline
The EU kick-starts a hydrogen revolution with ambitions for hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035
European Commission invites feedback on revisions to the EU ETS ahead of a public consultation
ICAO Council agrees CORSIA baseline change to protect Covid-stricken airline sector from higher carbon costs
ICAO 38th ASSEMBLY NEWS & COMMENT
ICAO President upbeat on an Assembly climate agreement as UN leader calls on aviation sector to limit emissions
Divergent views of ICAO States point to the difficulty in achieving an international consensus on emissions schemes
Environmental NGOs call for ICAO to bring forward global MBM adoption to 2015 for implementation in 2016
Aviation industry calls for global agreement and climate change leadership by governments ahead of ICAO Assembly
An NGO message for the ICAO Assembly: Introduce a global market-based measure now
ICAO moves closer to agreement on limiting growth of aviation emissions as EU officials justify climb-down
ICAO Council meets to hammer out a compromise on implementing a global MBM to limit growth of aviation emissions
Will ICAO States at last deliver a meaningful global agreement on mitigating international aviation emissions?
Market measures are the quickest and most effective way to reduce aviation CO2 emissions, find climate researchers
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ARCHIVED BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
Sustainable Aviation – Greening the Flight Path
ICAO Environmental Report 2019 'Destination Green – The Next Chapter'
Sustainable Development, International Aviation, and Treaty Implementation
Beyond the ICAO's CORSIA: Towards a More Climatically Effective Strategy for Mitigation of Civil-Aviation Emissions
Economic and Environmental Regulation of International Aviation
Climate Change Governance in International Civil Aviation: Toward Regulating Emissions Relevant to Climate Change and Global Warming
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from International Aviation - Legal and Policy Challenges
ICAO Environmental Report 2016 – On Board a Sustainable Future
McGill University’s Occasional Paper Series on the environmental sustainability of international civil aviation
Will Sustainability Fly? Aviation Fuel Options in a Low-Carbon World
ARCHIVED COMMENTARIES
The Roadmap to True Zero: Targeting not only CO2 but aviation's total environmental impact
Rebuilding air transport with a zero-carbon future in the post-Covid green recovery
Going green and tackling the climate challenge remain top priorities for Europe's regional airlines
CORSIA: Five key takeaways on what eligibility decisions mean for carbon markets
Beyond the envelope: Rethinking is required to achieve essential greater ambition in aviation emissions mitigation
As ICAO prepares to make carbon offset eligibility decisions, the Madrid COP provides some guidance
The pressing need for a strategy to ramp up ambition on mitigating emissions from aviation
CORSIA standards: What difference does "filing a difference" make?
Setting European aviation on a pathway to decarbonisation by 2050
ICAO, why can't you be a bit more like your sister and adopt a long-term absolute goal?
Beyond CORSIA: Towards a robust strategy for mitigation of international air transport emissions
Now is the time to upgrade Europe's aviation pollution rules
The route from China to ICAO's CORSIA emissions scheme: there's still a long way to go
Forest carbon offsets under CORSIA can offer a win-win for airlines, society and the planet
Regional action must be front and centre in efforts to cut aviation's climate impact
The fight must go on to protect the EU's right to continue with its own aviation emissions scheme
A market-based measure for CO2 emissions from international aviation: need, design and legal form
Is success in sight for a global agreement on an effective economic measure to address international aviation emissions?
An ICAO deal that falls well short of carbon-neutral growth target will have no credibility
CAAFI and its 10-year journey to the cutting edge of sustainable jet fuel commercialisation
Mitigation of international aviation emissions: The flightpath from Paris to Montreal
ICAO must design robust sustainability criteria for aviation biofuels into its market measure
A real deal - how aviation can contribute to success in Paris
Fast-growing airlines from developing countries should not have to shoulder an unfair share of the GMBM burden, says China
Ending international aviation’s $65 billion fuel tax exemption an essential step towards decarbonisation
Why taxes are not an option in addressing international civil aviation's carbon footprint
Dealing with aviation’s carbon challenge in the lead up to the Paris climate summit
Addressing carbon emissions from international aviation requires the recognition of special circumstances
The challenge of finding a legal vehicle to enforce compliance with a global aviation emissions scheme
Designing a market-based scheme to address international aviation emissions through carbon offsetting
Reconciling CBDR with non-discrimination: A fundamental requirement for ICAO's global MBM success
To restore relevancy and credibility, ICAO must show leadership and direction on a global aviation emissions scheme
Mitigating international air transport emissions through a global measure: Time for some lateral thinking
An NGO message for the ICAO Assembly: Introduce a global market-based measure now
Will ICAO States at last deliver a meaningful global agreement on mitigating international aviation emissions?
How silos can be bridged to achieve a global accord on market-based measures for mitigating aviation carbon emissions
Aviation in a carbon-constrained world: 2050 scenarios for long-haul tourism
Allocating international aviation CO2 emissions: the airspace-based approach and its alternatives
Forces for good but aviation and tourism share a responsibility to address their growing carbon footprint
Climate change and bold action on green policies can drive a third golden age of aviation
Rio, Kyoto, Brussels and Chicago: Reconciling principles related to international air transport emissions
Dropping the application of CBDR to international aviation could unlock significant financing for developing countries
EU airlines could be ETS victims over definition of 'equivalence' as non-EU states seek exemption from scheme
Aviation and climate change: what now for a global approach?
China's actions and stand on greenhouse gas emissions from international civil aviation
Aviation after Copenhagen: ICAO must now develop a bold strategic vision
ICAO's flawed carbon calculator is symptomatic of a lack of industry transparency on aircraft performance
Bunker fuels and Copenhagen - the disappointing outcome that leaves the aviation industry adrift on GHG emissions
Airlines in the United States are avoiding their role in climate change by postponing meaningful action
EU emissions trading funds from airlines' hard-earned revenues should be used wisely and not squandered
The EU ETS is not that big a deal – and it even has some ingenuity
The control of aviation emissions reaches a critical juncture
Taxing international aviation to pay for adaptation to climate change in developing countries is only a partial answer
Kyoto v. Chicago: ICAO debates how to apply the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities to aviation
A global scheme for aviation emissions provides a better deal than US and EU cap-and-trade systems
FAA lays out a plan by which it hopes to achieve carbon neutral growth in aviation emissions through increased operational efficiency and technology
The search for alternative aviation fuels: understanding the challenge
California and its allies join forces with Europe to break the Bush administration's intransigence on aviation emissions
Disagreement on environmental impacts of air transport is seriously undermining UK government policy
A way forward in achieving an acceptable global aviation emissions mitigation framework
Why aviation must be included in the European Emissions Trading Scheme
ARCHIVED AIRCRAFT & AIRPORT TECHNOLOGY
University of Alabama researcher develops a 'sponge' material that cuts jet engine noise
Boeing promises additional fuel burn improvement from new winglets for 737 MAX as Airbus unveils Sharklets
Alitalia becomes launch customer for WheelTug's innovative aircraft taxiing electric drive system
UK’s Monarch Airlines signs up to Pratt & Whitney’s EcoFlight to develop and implement fuel efficiencies
Etihad discovers new cleaner look for its aircraft also has environmental benefits
Pratt & Whitney extends its EcoPower engine wash service to the Middle East and North Africa
Airbus and IAI to develop pilot-controlled, semi-robotic aircraft tow tractor to allow engines-off taxiing
Wing modification specialist confirms fuel and emissions can be reduced by up to 4 percent on older 737s
GE and NASA to begin wind-tunnel test programme this summer to evaluate open-rotor jet engines
Era Systems to upgrade noise and flight track monitoring system at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Lufthansa Cargo starts pilot scheme using lightweight containers to test fuel and emissions savings potential
ARCHIVED NEWS FROM THE WEB
House passes bill defying Europe's aircraft emissions rules
Emissions standards fuel Canadian airline ire
Sceptics question airline biofuels
Russia proposes airport slots as CO2 reduction incentive
Airlines weigh the advantages of using more biofuel
Quick win: aviation biofuels offer breakout for clean energy
Out of the frying pan and into the air
Australia adds opt-in rule for polluters in CO2 scheme
Most airlines will need to buy 30-40 per cent of their EU ETS carbon permit needs
Farmers sought for California jet biofuel project
Boeing looks to carbon recycling for weight reduction
US senator touts camelina crop to farmers
House ready to fight Europe's ETS
Aircraft emissions standards hard to craft
Airlines and carbon - the European plan makes sense
India to oppose EU's emission trading system for airlines
Australian regional carriers to pay fourfold on carbon tax
Why do airlines fight rules to help the environment?
Australian airlines count the cost of carbon tax plan
UK government "giving green taxes a bad name"
EU parries China's jab on aviation emissions scheme
Airlines making giant gains in efficiency
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to London...Southend
US airlines challenge European emissions rule
Airlines win approval to use plant-based biofuels on commercial flights
Europe and US in legal clash over airline emissions
Global maritime carbon deal dead in the water
Aviation industry goes green
Biofuel boom in aviation
Aviation's ETS objections are baseless
Airports planning for a sustainable future
EADS details near-hypersonic transport concept
World Bank to suggest CO2 levy on jet and shipping fuel
Stand up to China today, or pay dearly tomorrow
Scientists eye algae as fuel for airplanes
Airline manoeuvres intensify as EU cap on jet emissions looms
German decision to scrap nuclear to add to airline carbon costs
Lead emissions from avgas may lead to costly California lawsuits
Solar plane is European 'dream bird', says EU commissioner
Military and aviation industry outline need for sustainable biofuels
As jet fuel prices soar, a green option nears the runway
IATA sees 10 airlines joining carbon scheme this year
Majestic muck: Can pond scum revive airlines?
EU's aviation carbon control aims at emission reduction or just 'passage money'?
Idling jets pollute more than thought, researchers find
Business aviation operators seek to reduce administrative burden of EU ETS
Aviation carbon suit to stir trade tension at Durban talks, says IETA chief
Camelina falling out of favour with Montana farmers
ATAG's Steele: Airline industry needs biofuel
FAA and airlines continue attack on Europe’s Emissions Trading Scheme
European biofuel dispute over land use change splits the industry
UK hits aircraft operators with extra ETS admin fees
Argentinean algae company confident its jet fuel will be ready soon
Lufthansa to start trading EU emission permits on European Energy Exchange
Germany joins up with Lufthansa to sponsor biofuel six times worse than fossil fuels
Turning the blue sky green - American's onboard recycling efforts
NASA: Green airliner achievable by 2025
Airports and neighbourhoods prepare for Boeing’s massive new 747 freighter
European pollution regulations face challenge from US airlines
EU's airline emission goals under scrutiny
Welcome back carbon?
Mayrhuber urges teamwork to make aviation more sustainable
Aircraft contrails stoke warming, cloud formation
Aviation may be biofuels' killer app
Boeing: Biofuels 'vital' to airlines' carbon pledge
When waiting saves time - study says keeping planes at gate increases efficiency
Airline industry last in line to sign up for algae fuel: Sapphire CEO
Plane truths: How to build greener planes that airlines will actually want to fly
Aviation industry's role in finding renewable fuels
Plane spotters and bubble blowers wanted for climate survey
House OKs testing of forest biomass as jet fuel
Due diligence: how to evaluate a renewable energy technology
Airport's planned solar farm would be the largest in the state
EU court backs fines for excessive airline noise
EU wants 60 per cent transport carbon cut by 2050, draft will say
Alaska Air chief calls for more cooperation between industry and the FAA
Boeing hopes aviation biofuel market-ready by 2015
Humans with antlers - why we're wired for extinction
Biofuels: Off into the wild, green yonder
Energy markets: Lufthansa, Delta jockey for free carbon permits
Alternative fuels don't benefit the military, a RAND report says
Green groups warn new London airport plan is not fit for take-off
How we'll fly in 2025 - NASA's vision
The growth of aviation biofuels
Aviation biofuels: real or green fantasy?
Dismantling company finds innovative ways of reusing scrapped aircraft materials
Biofuels developers get a taste for waste
BA, Rolls-Royce ramp up biofuel effort
Forecast for 2011: Turning on to biofuels
$3 billion for green aviation research?
A push to make air travel more environmentally friendly
Aviation escapes proposed new tax as UN climate talks end
Airline industry emerges from COP 16 meetings with ICAO recognition, no green tax
COP 16 campaign may delay airline industry GHG restrictions
Hydrotreated renewable jet fuel close to certification but scale-up challenges remain
Emissions trading: spectre of EU ban looms for lax airlines
EU carbon price to rise 49 percent next year, predicts analysts
Cancun: Richard Branson calls for global carbon taxes
Deadline looms for EU verified emission report
Hydrogen should take priority over biofuel in aviation: WWF
Europe's Aviation ETS: blame it on the 'Taliban'
Aviation's lesson for Cancun: the real thing?
ICAO's aviation emissions reduction plan heads for Cancun
Generating sustainable feedstocks locally is one of the main advantages of aviation biofuels
Space tourism - a final frontier worth exploring?
New Mumbai airport gets environmental clearance
Boeing subsidiary joins effort to develop electric aircraft
Aviation industry 'ditches' hydrogen
Study: carbon footprint of electronic devices can rival those of airlines
Russia could use sawdust to fuel airplanes, says minister
Factory turns chicken fat to diesel and jet fuel
Algal fuels: just around the corner or 10 years away?
Young algae industry getting government push
Noise politics is local and powerful
Travel expert: Environmental policies loom as tourism threat
Boeing to test China commercial jet biofuel next year
Aviation needs CO2 price to double by 2020: British Airways
Algae power reaches for the sky
What does Boeing's SolarEagle mean for the future of green aviation?
Delta seeks advanced engine technology to help meet its aggressive CO2 goals
Airlines are turning the blue yonder green
Biofuel ready for commercial-scale production
Branson bets his own money on renewable oils from algae
Tech fixes to wind turbine-radar conflict face hurdles
Could saddle seats in planes help cut CO2?
Soapbox: We are not in denial about climate change
Global warming? It doesn't exist, says Ryanair boss O'Leary
Few air travellers offset carbon emissions, UK study finds
Arizona set to become centre for algae-based, biofuel industry
Ranking the airlines by fuel efficiency
Colorado researchers turn plant scraps into butanol jet fuel
FAA's bird fears runs into conflict with EPA requirements over storm-water pond plan
How the science of biomimicry is being used to develop more fuel efficient aircraft
Electric hybrid airliner generates buzz at Oshkosh air show
Garuda Indonesia planning to switch to biofuel
Aviation industry's drive for fuel economy spurs progress in cockpit technology
Commercial airlines may get one percent of fuel from biofuels by 2015, Boeing says
Algae holds promise to make aviation carbon-neutral
Looking for green in blue skies
The flying Prius - the future of the passenger jet
Carbon airliner with a small footprint readied for take-off to Britain
New Mumbai airport plan pits environment against business
Aviation industry harnesses algae for biofuel
German air travel tax set at up to 26 euros from January 2011
Push up cost of air travel to cut demand, say UK engineers
Airplanes can punch holes in clouds and make it rain, finds study
Airframers step up biofuel efforts ahead of Farnborough Air Show
Aviation taxes in danger of pricing people out of flying, says BA's Willie Walsh
Airlines fret as emission rules in Europe are set to kick in
Britain curbing airport growth to aid climate
Boeing looks at lifecycle efficiencies beyond the 787
Blimps could replace aircraft in freight transport, say scientists
At German airports, bees help monitor air quality
Southwest COO pushes for narrowbody replacement
Airlines urged to speed up preparations for EU emissions trading
Comment: What about another big greenwashed tax on tourism?
How green is the World Cup?
Aviation biofuels are growing up quickly
Energy of the future? It's green and slimy
Smoother airplane landing pattern conserves fuel
London City Airport CEO calls on industry to lobby UK government
Airlines reject Germany's proposed environmental tax
US Air Force confident of meeting 2011 blended synthetic fuel target
Green approaches: Airport sustainability
Sky’s the limit for synthetic jet fuel maker
New UK government coalition sets out plans on runways and aviation tax
Spirit Airlines installs lighter-weight, fuel-saving, pre-reclined seats
Heathrow runway plans scrapped by new UK coalition government
Lufthansa to use biofuel on flights by 2012, says CEO
Montana-grown camelina biofuel takes off in jet engines
Deadline looms for business aviation emissions trading crunch
Heathrow's third runway opponents score High Court victory
EADS backs algae as future biofuel rather than fuels from plant-derived sources
Los Angeles International Airport tightens carbon accounting for US climate rules
EU draws up plans for first direct tax with fuel levy
Jet stream: Special Biofuels Digest report on aviation biofuels
Fly the poplar skies - Research teams developing processes for carbon-negative renewable jet fuel
Aviation biofuels: the bumpy road to scale production
Leaving the trash behind - recycling efforts at US airports
What you must know about flying green
EU approves revised ETS rules to combat cyber crime
Greening air travel to reduce its environmental impact
Foreign Office's 10:10 plan takes off with economy flights for ambassadors
Aerospace chief: Industry on track to deliver 'greener' aircraft
Airlines have to know how carbon is going to be taxed and what emissions standards will apply to them
Business class fliers leave far larger carbon footprint, but by how much?
Algae to solve the Pentagon's jet fuel problem
SAP cuts business flights by 25 percent for environmental as well as business reasons
Bosses fail to lead on green travel
Aviation firms showcase green technologies at Singapore Airshow
Research for the future at the German Aerospace Centre
The solid business case for cutting carbon emissions
High-speed rail wins out over airport expansion
Is biofuel is the green answer to oil-based jet fuel?
Great Plains doubling camelina acreage in 2010 as aviation biofuels darling gains traction
Boeing Dreamliner: the promise of greener flying
Building the alternative aviation fuels coalition
UAE airlines flying high in race to safeguard environment
Can the aviation industry ever be green?
Two cheers for new greener jet fuel
USA's first on-site wind turbine at general aviation facility installed
Sir Richard Branson: the airline owner on his new war
Virgin's Branson says airlines want emissions targets
Southwest's CEO calls cap and trade schemes disastrous
LAX nears goal of 70 percent waste diversion by 2015
Copenhagen: support for a global tax on shipping and aviation grows
Company wants to turn poultry fat into jet fuel at Iowa plant
US jet fuel biorefinery projects receive $100 million grant money
Cut in carbon emissions may have dire consequences on vacation plans
Aviation rivals rally for 'green manifesto'
KLM biofuel flight fuels hopes for green airlines
Clouds created by jets cut out Britain's sunshine, discovers researchers
Paying more for flights eases guilt, not emissions - organizations review their carbon offset programmes
Falling polar bears put Plane Stupid shocking cinema ad on course for controversy
Alternative fuel "can power 15 percent of flights by 2020"
Air Passenger Duty condemned by tourism ministers from 100 countries
EU research budget cannot cut aircraft emissions says UK agency
Jet plains: do grasses, woods, mustards grown in the heartlands hold the key for aviation fuels?
SAS claims lead in lean fuel operations
Carbon trading – does it really reduce emissions?
Sasol makes strides towards alternative fuels for aviation
American, Air France reschedule AIRE transatlantic emissions reduction demos
Continental Airlines executives encourage consistency in emissions regulations
European business aviation group criticizes ETS execution
Guilt-free flying - Can flying be ever green?
Plane answers: airlines see green in appearing green
Boeing looks at greener partnerships in China for aviation biofuels
Plastics remain a weight-saving hope
Aviation takes lead on emissions
Capping carbon - Getting air traffic under control
European ETS fiasco riles business aviation
Environmental Protection Agency seeks to limit plane de-icing chemical runoff
Senate climate bill seeks airplane emissions cuts
EU to propose climate action on planes, ships
Will new GPS system save US airline fuel and curb emissions?
Final EPA rule limits impact on aviation
Aviation industry chews over ways to reduce emissions
Airbus needs extra cash for new greener and faster planes
Aviation emissions cannot grow unchecked, says UK Transport Secretary
UK Transport Secretary says the increase in Air Passenger Duty enough to cover industry's climate impact
Airlines vow to halve carbon emissions by 2050
Quieter, cleaner, safer skies? Sign us up
Going green: the optimist's view
Travellers unwilling to pay more for green travel
Airlines stung by European CO2 limits
High-speed trains 'not the answer' for cutting emissions
Airlines follow IATA guidance to make ETS submissions 'under protest'
EU: Airlines must join emissions trading plan or face penalty
Airline emissions scheme deadlines loom
How to turn seawater into jet fuel
Europe leads the way in greener airlines
Airlines will be first US industry to confront cap and trade
Going green: just who actually cares?
I’m in a dirty old business but I try, says airline chief Richard Branson
Academic sets aviation industry challenge on climate change
Aviation industry prepares biofuels for take off
Heathrow airport noise pollution study 'illogical', says top aviation scientist
Electric overtakes alternate fuels in the greening of general aviation
Algae: The ultimate biofuel?
Low NOx combustors target of new NASA funding
Who's behind the plan to pave New York's Central Park and build an airport?
Plans to reduce rising emissions from global shipping falter at key international meeting
Low-cost carrier AirTran Airways joins environmental sustainability programme
Brussels agrees business aviation emissions concession on EU Emissions Trading Scheme
We have the only alternative fuels approved for commercial aviation, says Rentech CEO
We will protect air travel for the masses, says UK Climate Secretary
Business aviation groups fear costs in US climate bill
Time to clear the airways - sponsored interview with Chairman of BAA
One billion gallons by 2014: algal fuel price, capacity projections
Greener, cheaper planes favoured at Paris Air Show
Biofuels to the fore in fight to reduce aviation emissions
For greening aviation, are biofuels the right stuff?
Quieter is better
Can open rotor deliver?
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The conventional wisdom about jatropha is wrong, says biofuels company, as cold-tolerant species appear
Green group proposes surcharge at Jackson Hole Airport
Passengers should pay global carbon tax, says British Airways chief
Train can be worse for climate than plane, discovers new US full life-cycle emissions study
Wild green yonder: are new aircraft orders an environmental play?
European Union eyes airlines and shipping for climate funding
Air New Zealand sends its biofuel jumbo jet to the wreckers
Airline industry eyes emissions standards
ICAO continues work towards establishing emissions targets
A US/EU dogfight over greener air travel
European Algae Biomass Association says commercialization 10-15 years away; US say 2-3 years: who's right?
EC: Airlines need to take ETS submission deadlines seriously
Aviation must be part of any climate deal, says UK Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon
Plant-derived fuels could be certified for flights within a year, says Boeing exec
Green engine: Open rotor remains tantalizing prospect despite potential obstacles
How Boeing fights climate change
EU to launch European Algae Biomass Association
Heathrow third runway a mistake, says Lord Stern
UK government insists on business as usual despite heavy losses at BA
US airlines take legal action over UK's Air Passenger Duty
Wind farms 'could pose danger to planes without new air traffic control radar system'
What the heck is radiative forcing & why should my aviation carbon offset include it?
GE develops aid to reduce airport noise fines
Aviation now contributes 4.9 percent of climate change worldwide
Special report on aviation biofuels: Commercialization outlook
NASA bags algae, wastewater in bid for aviation fuel
Climate change odds much worse than thought
EU targets transport, power for next climate action
Honeywell to test biofuel in APUs, engines this summer
Carbon tax threatens developing world, says eco leader
NASA focuses on green aviation research
EBAA's Humphries says ETS would burden smaller business aviation operators
Aviation industry warns on carbon trading, increased regulation
Hailed as a miracle biofuel, jatropha falls short of hype
Airlines weighing in on carbon offsets
Carbon complexities
Building the first carbon-negative airport
Altering planes, and the way they fly, to save fuel
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Aircraft electrification: developing a strategy to facilitate greener air travel
European task force works to maximise environmental benefits of aircraft continuous descent and climb operations
CORSIA creates compliance complexities for aircraft owners and lessors, as well as operators
CORSIA offset supply - the importance of vintage in determining scheme's cost and environmental integrity
NEWS 2020
European aviation urges governments to support the sector's green recovery through public funding
Europe’s first power-to-liquid demo plant in Norway plans renewable aviation fuel production in 2023
ACI Asia-Pacific recognises airport water management best practice in its annual green airports programme
Jet Zero Council announced by UK government to develop greener air travel and awards Velocys SAF grant
UK government sets out plans for including aviation in its own emissions trading scheme from next year
EU and US to back CORSIA baseline change proposal despite warnings of unintended consequences
Danish large-scale project plans using offshore wind power to deliver sustainable aviation e-fuels by 2030
LanzaTech launches new LanzaJet venture following investment from Suncor and Mitsui to build new SAF demo facility
ICAO receives eight more applications from carbon programmes seeking offset eligibility under CORSIA
Lufthansa Group to collaborate with Swiss ventures developing renewable jet fuel from sunlight
European Commission recommends EU states back industry proposal for CORSIA baseline change
The UK’s first waste-to-jet fuel plant takes a step forward as Velocys secures planning permission
Aviation emissions the most impacted globally during the Covid-19 lockdown, shows analysis of economic sectors
ASTM approves pathway for production of microalgae-based sustainable aviation fuel developed by Japan's IHI
Airlines unlikely to have any CORSIA offsetting obligations for at least three years if baseline rule changed, finds EDF analysis
Europe must not turn its back on CORSIA or it could fall apart, EU transport chief warns MEPs
Growth of carbon emissions from European flights slowed in 2019 but still against downward trend in other industrial sectors
Blow for commercial aircraft electric propulsion as Airbus and Rolls-Royce cancel E-Fan X programme
New report highlights the growing impact and health risks associated with wildlife trafficking through the air transport system
Aviation and fuel sectors respond favourably to major EU policy initiative to boost sustainable aviation fuels
Covid-19 air traffic slump provides European opportunity for 'perfect flights' initiative and more direct routes
IATA starts discussions with ICAO on changing the CORSIA baseline to exclude 2020 emissions
IATA calls for change in CORSIA baseline to protect airlines from future higher offsetting requirements
Efforts to link US airline rescue package to carbon targets resisted as industry faces unprecedented times
ICAO starts second round of applications from carbon programmes seeking CORSIA offsetting approval
Following Brisbane trial, Gevo secures Australian funding towards sustainable aviation fuel evaluation project
Norwegian ambitions for establishing the electrification of short-haul passenger aircraft laid out in new report
ICAO Council follows advisory body recommendations and approves CORSIA-eligible carbon programmes
Finnair signs SAF agreement with Neste as it targets a 50 per cent reduction of net emissions by 2025
Airline chiefs slam European countries over green taxes and overdue reform of inefficient airspace
Airport and air navigation sectors provide best-practice PBN guidance for aircraft noise management
Appeal court’s climate ruling delivers blow to Heathrow's expansion plans and third runway
ICAO Council gathers to consider important decisions on carbon offset eligibility under CORSIA
JetBlue closes airline industry’s first sustainability-linked loan with BNP Paribas as it aligns financial strategy with ESG goals
Heathrow goes carbon neutral and aims for zero carbon infrastructure by mid-2030s
Delta to spend $1 billion over next 10 years towards goal of becoming first major carbon neutral airline
KLM and SKyNRG announce new industry partners for their corporate biofuel programmes
UK aviation industry commits to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 despite a 70% growth in passengers
ASTM approves ARA's synthetic kerosene process for the production of sustainable aviation fuel
The European aviation sector must come together to work on a net zero goal, says airport industry leader
IATA and XCHG confirm partnership to develop an airline carbon exchange for CORSIA emission units
UK public wrestles with environmental impact of aviation in face of mid-century net zero emissions target
Major European hybrid electric propulsion research project launches as Nordic electric aviation initiative gets Finavia boost
French government announces launch of roadmap and deployment targets for a national sustainable aviation fuel industry
Airlines need to implement a wide range of initiatives to compensate for high growth in carbon emissions, recommends report
JetBlue follows European lead and becomes first US airline to offset CO2 emissions from its domestic flights
NEWS 2019
Technology improvements unlikely to compensate for emissions from growth in European flights, says Eurocontrol
Rate of growth in airline carbon emissions has slowed this year but will pick up in 2020, forecasts IATA
Air France agrees SAF initiative on flights from San Francisco while KLM buys renewable fuel from Neste
Carbon offsetting programme applicants fall short of meeting criteria for CORSIA scheme, finds study
Sunchem’s Solaris tobacco plant to be used in new project to supply biodiesel at Johannesburg OR Tambo
Airport carbon programme continues to grow as industry sees climate as an increasing concern
Qantas pledges net-zero carbon by 2050, CNG from 2020 on all emissions and heavy investment in SAF
SAS signs SAF deal with Gevo, unveils new sustainable onboard food packaging and tops Heathrow noise and emissions league
Belly freight is the most influential driver of airline fuel efficiency in the US-Latin America market, finds ICCT
Shell Aviation to support SkyNRG's Dutch SAF production facility development and secures fuel purchase option
EasyJet becomes first major net-zero carbon emissions airline and joins Airbus in electric aircraft research
Nine countries call on European Commission to find a common approach on EU-wide air passenger taxation
IAG commits to net zero emissions by 2050 and BA to offset all carbon emissions on domestic UK flights from 2020
Last day drama at ICAO Assembly as old disputes between developed and developing countries over climate action re-emerge
Investment flows into development of electric propulsion for future commercial aircraft
ICAO's CORSIA scheme still requires strong support from countries, Aliu tells Assembly
UK government's climate advisers suggest a pathway towards net-zero aviation emissions by 2050
Global aviation CO2 emissions are rising 70 per cent faster than ICAO projections, finds ICCT
European Commission recommends EU States object to CORSIA exclusivity provision to protect EU ETS
Industry and NGOs urge ICAO to adopt a long-term emissions reduction goal for international aviation by 2022
ICAO advisory body to evaluate 14 programmes for eligibility under CORSIA carbon offset scheme
Submission of planning application to develop UK's first waste to jet fuel plant a major milestone, says BA
California start-up ZeroAvia plans hydrogen-fuelled, zero-emissions commercial flights by 2022
NATS research shows growing majority of UK public concerned over environmental impact of aviation but curbs on flying resisted
Finnair's passenger biofuel purchase initiative takes off with first SAF flights from San Francisco
Global response of aviation industry to climate challenge far too timid and complacent, says EU transport chief
Carbon emissions from international aviation could treble by 2045 and fuel efficiency goal missed, says ICAO
EgyptAir delivery flight of a 787-9 Dreamliner from Boeing sets new sustainable aviation fuel records
Air New Zealand commits to doubling the number of in-flight single-use plastics it will remove this year
Fast-growing, carbon-neutral Dallas Fort Worth reaches emissions reduction goal two years early
Qatar Airways first to achieve IATA wildlife trafficking standard as new ROUTES mapping tool released
Airbus starts carbon-neutral delivery flights of new aircraft to Delta from its US assembly line
Avinor to support new Norwegian sustainable aviation fuel pilot plant while Japan's ANA signs with LanzaTech
KLM calls on airlines to work closer together for a more sustainable future for aviation
EU States gather to discuss imposition of climate taxes and carbon pricing on European aviation sector
European airport industry commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 without the use of offset credits
Boeing commits $1 million towards Brazilian RSB-certified feedstock production for sustainable aviation fuel
ICAO invites applications from emissions unit programmes for CORSIA eligibility assessment
United Airlines lays claim to having flown the industry's most eco-friendly commercial flight of its kind
European research project claims breakthrough in production of renewable jet fuels from sunlight
KLM to support research by TU Delft on the Flying-V future long-distance aircraft concept
Aviation emissions in Europe continue to rise rapidly, says Commission, as Ryanair pledges monthly CO2 statistics
EU study arguing additional aviation taxes can cut emissions is dismissed by European airlines as flawed
Airline emissions climb 5.2 per cent to reach 905 million tonnes in 2018 but growth expected to slow this year
Fulfilling climate obligations will be hard but we’re up to the challenge, promises aviation industry
Heathrow to address air quality concerns with ultra low emissions zone and charges for vehicles using the airport
SkyNRG and KLM announce project to build Dutch 35 million gallon sustainable aviation fuel facility
Business aviation showcases commitment to sustainable fuels with multiple SAJF flights to industry show
SAS and Airbus agree collaboration on 18-month hybrid and electric aircraft research project
Air BP and Neste supply SAF for Swedish regional aviation 'perfect flight' and business aviation initiative
Qantas operates first-ever zero waste flight as it plans to slash single-plastics and waste
Air New Zealand purchases credits worth over $600,000 on behalf of its voluntary carbon offsetting programme
British Airways and Velocys anticipate starting UK sustainable jet fuel production in 2024
Emissions from international aviation must be included in a UK net-zero by 2050 target, says government advisors
Delta offsets the carbon emissions of 300,000 passengers in celebration of Earth Day
Weather data service from Avtech helps Norwegian save fuel and emissions as well as providing added safety
ACI's global carbon management programme for airports completes its first decade
All Finland's airports to be carbon neutral this year as Finavia brings forward climate programme goal
European emissions from airlines jump 5 per cent in 2018 as Ryanair joins list of top 10 EU emitters
ICAO releases list of Technical Advisory Body members who will recommend eligible offsets for CORSIA
Growing support among EU environment ministers for applying further carbon pricing on aviation emissions
Boeing launches sustainable aviation fuel delivery flight option with Alaska as first customer
Agreement on sustainability criteria and advisory body for CORSIA carbon credits welcomed, although with reservations from NGOs
FAA launches voluntary MRV Program for US aircraft operators participating in CORSIA
Ryanair to donate 1 million euros from its carbon offset programme to four climate and conservation projects
Proposal for Sweden to follow Norway's lead and mandate use of sustainable aviation fuels from 2021
ICAO Council approves criteria for CORSIA emissions units and structure for new body overseeing eligibility
Environmental NGOs call on ICAO's governing Council to adopt CORSIA draft emission credits criteria with no changes
Europe presses ICAO Council for decision on CORSIA's carbon offset eligibility criteria
Dutch finance ministry argues for EU-wide single aviation tax to cover the sector's environmental costs
Turbulence ahead for supersonic passenger aircraft, predicts ICCT, as ICAO declines to establish new international noise standard
ICAO's technical committee agrees increase in stringency level on particulates and CORSIA sustainable aviation fuel methodologies
In the absence of a zero-carbon plane, long-term growth in aviation demand cannot continue unchecked, says UK's climate adviser
Commission prepares for no-deal Brexit with list of reassigned airlines administered by the UK under EU ETS
China Airlines and Virgin Atlantic top-scoring carriers in latest CDP corporate climate list
SAS, Finnair and China Airlines launch passenger carbon offsetting initiatives
UK calls for long-term international aviation emissions goal as it unveils its draft 'Aviation 2050' strategy
The new generation of supersonic aircraft could have severe environmental impacts, warns ICCT study
Neste rejects NGO claim that its renewable aviation fuel includes palm oil
Continued growth of European aviation poses environmental challenges that must be addressed, warns EU regulator
ICAO launches two African airport solar-at-gate projects to reduce aircraft ground emissions
AeroMexico passengers sitting more comfortably on ELeather's sustainable lightweight seat covers
Etihad operates first commercial flight to use sustainable aviation fuel produced from saltwater tolerant plants
Fulcrum announces location of its next US waste-to-fuels plant, as bizav sector showcases sustainable jet fuels
NEWS 2018
Munich Airport and Lufthansa open 'Green Gate' exhibition to promote their sustainability efforts
Transition to electrical propulsion of aircraft required to hold down aviation's share of global CO2 in 2050
Kalmar Airport, airlines and businesses work towards future fossil-free flights to Stockholm
Fuel suppliers join forces to supply three European airlines with sustainable fuel at SFO
Airlines having difficulty in raising carbon efficiency in line with growth, finds atmosfair
Carbon markets, NGOs and IATA urge countries at COP24 climate talks to adopt robust rules on double counting
British Airways launches sustainable aviation fuels university challenge
Heathrow lays out a roadmap for achieving a carbon neutral growth future
Aviation industry says it's on track and committed to start reporting carbon emissions from January
As ICAO deadline approaches, Europe wrestles with differences over CORSIA
SAS and Norwegian join initiatives to reduce emissions and drive sustainability
Dutch aviation sector presents government with action plan to reduce gross emissions by 35 per cent by 2030
International network of activists mount campaign to halt growth of the aviation sector
Heathrow offers landing charge incentive to first electric-powered commercial flight
Norway's government introduces 0.5 per cent blending mandate for advanced aviation biofuels from 2020
Climate action and climate resilience are two sides of the same challenge for airports around the world, says ACI
Government support for LanzaTech's low-carbon jet fuel could enable three UK plants by 2025, says Virgin Atlantic
Industry and countries prepare for introduction of CORSIA but "much work to be done"
Majority of public believe cutting emissions is main priority for changes to UK airspace, finds poll conducted for NATS
Heathrow announces investment in its first peatland restoration project as part of carbon neutrality target
Japan Airlines invests $8 million in venture with US waste-to-jet fuel company Fulcrum
Delivery flight of new Airbus A321 marks first-ever use by JetBlue of renewable jet fuel
Airlines and NGOs spell out differing positions over CORSIA implementation and the future of the Aviation EU ETS
United operates longest-ever transatlantic biofuel flight and pledges to halve GHG emissions by 2050
Gap between the most and least fuel efficient transatlantic airlines has increased over past three years, finds ICCT study
LanzaTech's low-carbon jet fuel ready for take-off as Virgin Atlantic plans for first commercial flight in October
Neste signs biojet agreement with Alaska Airlines as plans are dropped for Geneva Airport project
Virgin Australia and Brisbane Airport complete biojet trial using general fuel supply system
Heathrow says airlines continue switch to cleaner aircraft and announces winners of first sustainability prizes
SpiceJet operates India's first biofuel-powered flight as Indonesia seeks US and European help on palm oil biojet
The sky’s the limit for sustainable aviation fuels, says Canadian government as it launches competition
Norwegian government closes consultation on a 1% mandate proposal for aviation biofuels
Sweden's Visby Airport announces its operations are now fossil-free
Wildlife traffickers highly dependent on a vulnerable air transport sector, finds report
Legal challenges against Heathrow expansion filed in High Court over environmental and climate concerns
Airspace efficiency improvements by NATS and FABEC states result in lower fuel burn and emissions for airlines
Finnair study finds travelling public would pay extra to reduce environmental impact of flights
UK government announces major funding for green aerospace R&D and backing for sustainable aviation fuels
A new generation of supersonic commercial aircraft could have high environmental consequences, says ICCT study
SAS pledges to use renewable jet fuels on all domestic flights by 2030 and partners with Swedish oil refiner Preem
Eurocontrol report highlights action needed by aviation industry to deal with impacts of climate change
China refutes reports it has withdrawn from the voluntary phases of CORSIA although its concerns remain
Gatwick and Lyon airports step up energy initiatives to maintain carbon neutral status
LanzaTech bags second advanced jet fuel grant from UK government for a first commercial-scale ATJ facility
ICAO reaches key stage in CORSIA implementation with adoption of SARPs but challenges remain over sustainability criteria
British Airways waste-to-fuels project with Velocys secures £4.9m funding including a UK government grant
London Gatwick adds carbon neutrality renewal with new accreditation to zero waste Carbon Trust standard
Four more European airports become carbon neutral as Amsterdam Schiphol takes industry eco-innovation award
Industry urges adoption of CORSIA MRV rules and rapid progress on offset eligibility and sustainable fuels criteria
Sustainable aviation fuels incentive under new EU renewable energy directive not enough, says IATA
Oil giant Shell commits to sustainable aviation fuels as it enters long-term collaboration with SkyNRG
Airline industry urged to prepare for monitoring carbon emissions as CORSIA nears adoption
Global CO2 emissions from airlines expected to rise 4.4% this year as fuel consumption continues to grow
Initiative launched to encourage adoption of sustainable jet fuels by business aviation
EU backs industrial-scale sustainable aviation fuel production project and Camelina cultivation research
Fulcrum BioEnergy breaks ground on 10.5 million gallon waste to jet fuel Sierra plant
Air BP enters into airport and business aviation initiatives to offset flight emissions
Two new European projects get off the ground to investigate conversion of forestry residues to jet fuel
New Boeing 737 MAX helps LOT Polish Airlines' steep climb in Heathrow's noise league table
Virgin Atlantic makes gains on emissions reductions and fuel efficiency improvements as new aircraft join fleet
Airport and airlines agree plan to replace 10% of jet fuel at Sea-Tac with sustainable alternatives by 2028
UK industry network seeks interested parties for potential sustainable aviation fuels collaboration with the USA
Alberta trade delegation flies to California on an Air Canada A320 powered by biofuel
Swedish airline passengers to pay up to $47 more as a result of new green tax on flights
ICAO and UNDP solar-at-gate airport pilot project launched at Jamaica's Norman Manley International
Air Canada, Red Rock and SkyNRG move forward on biofuel initiatives while Air New Zealand takes longer view
Fuel-saving initiatives and fleet renewal at Etihad enable 3.3 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions last year
IMO steals a march on ICAO by agreeing a long-term strategy to reduce the shipping sector's international GHG emissions
Private jet charter company Victor teams with Air BP to launch carbon offset programme for aircraft operators
ASTM approval of ethanol-based renewable jet fuels a green light for LanzaTech and Byogy
Canadian green aerospace R&D collaboration GARDN joins biofuels sustainability standards body RSB
American Carbon Registry honours Airlines for America with environmental award for its ICAO CORSIA role
World Energy acquires AltAir's world-first commercial scale renewable jet fuel refinery
Sweden's Braathens Regional Airlines to offer passengers the option to book biofuel flights
Heathrow launches UK competition to find green solutions for airports and aviation
Portland International first US airport to use 100% recycled aircraft de-icing fluid
Italian free route airspace procedures saved 95,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2017
Air Canada named as ATW's Eco-Airline of the Year for 2018
Ethiopia to host RSB's first African aviation biofuel conference
Lufthansa Cargo passes tougher ISO14001 environmental stringency test
Geneva and Galápagos airports certified as carbon neutral
Air Traffic Control the Netherlands joins KLM's Corporate Biofuel Programme
GE Aviation starts engine combustor testing of unblended Gevo ATJ renewable fuel
Imposing eligibility constraints on CORSIA offset credits could have significant impact on UN CDM, finds study
Boeing’s latest 777F ecoDemonstrator flight programme tests 100% biofuel use and turbulence detection
IAG implements Honeywell fuel efficiency software across its airlines and reports 2.6% fuel burn improvement
We must address climate change, says climate sceptic Michael O'Leary as Ryanair unveils green policy
LAM Mozambique and Kenya Airways host wildlife trafficking workshops for airline and airport staff
EU accepts ICAO CORSIA rules package but has concerns over emissions units and sustainable fuels criteria
Industry urges adoption of CORSIA technical rules without delay as ICAO consultation with States closes
Airline group TUI plans sustainable fuel strategy as it takes delivery of first biofuel-powered Boeing 737 MAX
EU-wide taxes on jet fuel and plane tickets could help plug budget gap and address transport climate impact, says T&E
Projected sustainable aviation fuel uptake by 2025 could be doubled with government support, says IATA
Nepal's Yeti Airlines pledges to become carbon neutral as it develops partnership with UNDP
Qantas transpacific biofuel flight heralds future for farming of carinata oilseed crop in Australia
CORSIA adoption momentous but is just the start of the environmental long-term challenge, says airline chief
Norway sets ambition for all-electric short-haul flights by 2040 as aerospace majors announce hybrid-electric venture
Virgin Atlantic removes Cambodian forest project from carbon offset portfolio as NGO and standards body clash over REDD+
Airline fuel efficiency performance on transpacific routes heavily influenced by belly freight, finds ICCT study
Latest sustainability report outlines how fast-growing Qatar Airways is facing up to its environmental challenge
Heathrow raises environmental charges in bid to persuade airlines to use cleaner, quieter aircraft
NEWS 2017
Airline fuel efficiency gains not keeping pace with rapid growth in passenger traffic and emissions, finds studies
UK aviation has managed to decouple passenger increase from carbon and noise growth, says industry report
Dutch government urged by airlines to drop tax proposals as NGOs take it to court over ICAO aircraft CO2 standard
ICAO opens consultation with States on proposed rules for CORSIA implementation
Environmental groups criticise ICAO over lack of CORSIA transparency and threat to biofuel sustainability criteria
Eight airlines join 'Fly Green Day' to use Gevo's alcohol-to-jet fuel on flights out of Chicago
Rocky Mountain Institute signs partnership deal with The Good Traveler carbon offsetting programme
KLM signs agreement with Costa Rica to explore potential for sustainable biofuel flights from San Jose
IAG achieves highest 'A' rating in 2017 CDP climate list of global company performance
Provisional agreement reached to continue limiting EU ETS scope to intra-EEA flights until end of 2023
United States adopts ICAO Chapter 14 noise stringency standard for new aircraft designs
Geneva Airport partners with local energy utility to install 50,000m2 of solar panels
Qantas and Virgin Australia agree to purchase renewable jet fuels from US companies
States agree not to set targets as ICAO unveils its long-term vision on sustainable aviation fuels deployment
Zunum Aero reveals details of its 12-seat hybrid-electric passenger aircraft that it hopes to be operational by 2022
Flights in all world regions at greater risk of severe turbulence incidents as a result of climate change
UN senior climate official calls on all governments to join CORSIA and up long-term ambitions to reduce aviation CO2
Phase out of noisiest Chapter 3 aircraft at Heathrow continues with growing use of the Dreamliner
All-electric passenger aircraft could be flying on its short-haul routes within a decade, claims easyJet
Neste to supply its renewable jet fuel to airlines at Geneva Airport later next year
New government-backed initiative launched to create a world-leading UK sustainable aviation fuel industry
British Airways embarks on new sustainable jet fuel project as UK government announces RTFO incentive
Clash looms between EU institutions on how long to stop the clock on scope of the Aviation EU ETS
Carbon offsetting can play an important role in achieving airlines' climate goals, says study, but finds low level of understanding
Airbus nears flight testing of breakthrough aircraft laminar wing technology that promises substantial fuel burn reduction
UK government recommits to funding support for development of advanced aviation biofuels
A 30 per cent share of sustainable aviation fuel at Norway’s airports by 2030 is achievable with public funding help, finds report
European airports continue drive towards using renewable energy to supply terminal power and reduce emissions
Big shift from air to rail travel between Central Scotland and London over past decade leads to significant carbon savings
New UK aviation strategy must address the sector's environmental impact, pledges government
Report identifies mechanisms to fund uptake and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels at Seattle-Tacoma
Second generation transport biofuels can play a significant role in meeting UK carbon reduction targets, says report
Future airline and airport disruption likely as a warming climate makes it harder for aircraft to take off
ENVI MEPs back continuation of EU ETS ‘stop the clock’ until 2020 pending ICAO CORSIA outcome
Lufthansa Group stalls on annual fuel efficiency improvement for the second year running
US domestic aviation emissions could increase 33-50% by 2030 as a result of Trump climate withdrawal
Virgin Atlantic sees impressive gains in fuel efficiency and an 8% fall in emissions as a result of fleet changes
UK airspace improvements help NATS reduce carbon emissions but more modernisation required, it warns
EU States back proposals on extending Aviation EU ETS 'stop-the-clock' and provisions for CORSIA review
Heathrow adds emissions along with noise metrics to its airline performance league table
European airport sector raises its ambition by doubling earlier pledge on carbon neutrality
Wildlife traffickers continue to profit from vulnerabilities in the global air transportation system, finds report
High potential in North America for low-carbon jet fuels but unlikely to make impact on ICAO emissions goal
ICAO and airlines reinforce support for CORSIA following US decision to quit Paris climate agreement
Bombardier and Swedavia take sustainable jet fuel deliveries from SkyNRG and AltAir
Lufthansa Cargo picks up environmental responsibility award for fuel-saving data tool
European airports' carbon neutrality 2030 goal passes half way point as Gatwick and Lyon reach highest level
ICAO in race to finalise CORSIA details as it concludes latest global outreach initiative
New technology and operational efficiencies help easyJet reduce emissions below 80 grams per passenger/km
Hawaiian celebrates "100 Percent Day" as it passes milestone to reduce APU usage
JetBlue's carbon emissions show 8 per cent growth last year but improvement in fuel efficiency performance
Singapore Airlines aims to adopt regular usage of sustainable fuels as it starts first in a series of biofuel flights
LAX and Gatwick step up recycling efforts with initiatives to turn airport waste into energy
JetBlue and Boeing see exciting future in passenger hybrid-electric aircraft and invest in start-up Zunum
ACI Asia-Pacific recognises airports in the region for their environmental and carbon reduction achievements
Air Canada and NRC start research into biofuel impact on contrail formation from commercial flight operations
CORSIA aviation carbon emissions scheme must learn lessons from UN's flawed offset mechanism, says study
Incidents of severe aircraft turbulence likely to multiply as a result of climate change, finds study
Swedish project looks to narrow the emissions reporting gap between estimated and actual flight paths
North American airports recognised for their achievements in environmental leadership
Seaweed cultivation could provide a promising source of sustainable aviation biofuels, finds Norwegian report
Vienna Airport appeals to Austria's highest courts over ruling that a new runway would violate climate law
NATS and IAA extend XMAN initiative to reduce Heathrow holding stacks for flights through Irish airspace
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia attract international interest in developing homegrown jet biofuels
Using aviation biofuels could reduce aircraft engine pollutants and non-CO2 climate impacts, find scientists
Etihad comfortably surpasses industry target with a 2.5 per cent fuel efficiency improvement in 2016
CANSO encourages air navigation service providers to adopt carbon footprinting and issues a best practice guide
Heathrow sets out long-term vision of a zero carbon airport and creating a centre of sustainability excellence
Unanimous adoption by ICAO Council paves way for introduction of new aircraft CO2 emissions standard
ICAO negotiations on CORSIA scheme challenging, European climate chief tells EU environment ministers
Strategic decisions on EU aviation biofuel deployment urgently required to overcome cost obstacle
Early promise of green aircraft taxiing solutions has yet to materialise although progress on regulatory approvals
San Diego International seeks interested parties for its expanding carbon offset air traveller programme
MPs say the UK government is not doing enough to mitigate environmental impacts of an expanded Heathrow
Austrian federal court rejects Vienna Airport's third runway plans on climate protection grounds
Government policy action is key to the large-scale deployment of aviation biofuels, hears ICAO seminar
European Parliament votes for reforms to the EU ETS from 2020 that would tighten aviation emissions cap
European airlines seek speedy EU agreement and clarity on the future of EU ETS legislation
Swedish regional airline BRA undertakes first biofuel flight of a turboprop ATR 72-600
European Commission proposes intra-European flights should remain covered by EU ETS pending ICAO progress
UK government opens consultations on Heathrow Airport expansion and airspace modernisation
Aviation must continue to be included in the EU ETS post-2020, says influential European Parliament lawmaker
United commits to a lower carbon footprint during the coming year than its American and Delta rivals
Airport operator Fraport joins global elite of the world's 100 most sustainable large corporations
Record additions of new aircraft fail to help Emirates improve fuel efficiency of its passenger operations
Growth in UK aviation has been delivered without any increase in carbon emissions, finds airline industry report
Feasibility study identifies sites to support supply of up to 50 million gallons per year of aviation biofuel to Sea-Tac Airport
Gatwick Airport joins global renewable electricity alliance and expects to reach carbon neutrality shortly
Aviation impacts on local air quality addressed in new report from UK industry group Sustainable Aviation
Latest atmosfair airline CO2 efficiency rankings show global air traffic growing at twice the rate of emissions
Commercialisation of ATJ fuels gets boost with funding from the US DOE to develop two demo facilities
Swedavia takes first delivery of jet biofuel purchased through the Nordic Fly Green Fund initiative
NEWS 2016
European Parliament’s environment committee agrees to tighten screw on aviation under reformed EU ETS
More airports working towards carbon neutrality as sector makes global progress on CO2 programme
UK aviation industry says 2050 CO2 targets can be met while still accommodating significant demand growth
Aviation and shipping growth will undo EU efforts to reduce transport emissions, finds CE Delft study
Engine manufacturer GE Australia joins the Qantas corporate carbon offset programme
Advanced biofuels for aviation set to benefit under proposals to revise EU policy on transport fuels
Major boost for UK biojet as government proposes to extend renewable transport fuel incentives to aviation
British Airways in talks with potential partners as it plans to re-launch sustainable jet fuels project
EU politicians say ICAO carbon offsetting scheme lacks ambition and will push for reforms to Aviation EU ETS
Landing charges incentivising airlines to use the cleanest and quietest new aircraft, says Heathrow
IATA releases airport assessment tool to help cut illegal trafficking of wildlife shipments
Alaska Airlines makes first commercial flight using renewable jet fuel sourced from forestry waste
Carbon agreement shows ICAO is playing its part in supporting global climate ambitions, Aliu tells COP22
Oil giant BP makes significant entry into sustainable aviation fuel production with investment in Fulcrum
Airport executives meet in Amsterdam to pledge joint action on the sector's sustainability and resilience
Fast-growing Qatar Airways' carbon emissions increase by a fifth but efficiency performance improves
Sea-Tac financing initiative aims to provide routine airport-wide sustainable aviation biofuel supply
New ASPIRE routes by Singapore Airlines and Hawaiian expected to save over 5,200 tonnes of CO2 annually
ICAO GMBM agreement a hard-fought compromise and a first step, say NGOs, but falls short of temperature goals
Industry welcomes ICAO adoption of global carbon offsetting scheme and looks ahead to next phase
ICAO enjoys its Paris moment as countries adopt climate resolution to address emissions from international aviation
Airport carbon programme shows fall in annual overall CO2 reductions but improved efficiency of operations
ICAO States ready to overwhelmingly endorse proposal for global carbon scheme
ICAO extends emissions reduction capacity-building project with the EU as it receives its 100th State Action Plan
States queue up to endorse immediate adoption of GMBM resolution although opposition from BRICs
ICAO GMBM must address key environmental integrity concerns and broaden participation, say NGOs
Global aviation CO2 scheme proposal is a pragmatic compromise that must be implemented, says IATA chief
As Assembly gets underway, ICAO President and UN Secretary-General urge States to deliver GMBM
Fuel consumption of new aircraft could be reduced by 40% within 20 years using emerging technologies
Design features of the EU’s aviation ETS should be strengthened to deliver real emissions reductions, finds T&E report
JetBlue signs with SG Preston in one of the largest ever airline renewable jet fuel offtake agreements
Paris high ambition countries call for urgent action on aviation emissions and a robust global carbon scheme
Environmental NGOs fear voluntary participation in global aviation scheme will undermine carbon neutrality goal
LanzaTech achieves breakthrough with first batch of sustainable jet fuel to be produced from ethanol
KLM and Lufthansa sign long-term agreements with US sustainable biofuel producers AltAir and Gevo
ICAO carbon offsetting scheme moves a step closer to agreement as Council releases final draft resolution text
Heathrow to add 50 new noise monitors as part of latest 10-step noise reduction strategy
French authorities seize Polish charter carrier aircraft over non-payment of airport noise violation fines
Time running out for ICAO States to agree on participation in global carbon scheme for international aviation
Dallas Fort Worth becomes the first North American airport to achieve carbon neutrality
US government lays out R&D strategy to address key challenges hindering development of alternative jet fuels
Lufthansa Group fails for the first time to improve annual fuel efficiency of its fleet
Virgin Atlantic records small decline in fuel efficiency as it awaits positive impact of new 787s and A350s
The inclusion of Swiss flights in the EU ETS under ‘Stop the clock’ is lawful, says ECJ Advocate General
EPA issues endangerment finding that paves the way for aircraft GHG regulation in the US
NATS achieves emissions reductions but increasing air traffic poses an environmental performance challenge
European airlines and NGOs step up pressure for agreement on global CO2 scheme for international aviation
Produced from high-energy tobacco crops, SAA undertakes Africa’s first sustainable biofuel commercial flight
Boeing partners with Embraer in next phase of ecoDemonstrator test programme
United marks new service to Auckland with green flight operated under ASPIRE initiative
Six airlines singled out in latest NRDC survey as leaders in development of sustainably-sourced aviation biofuels
New generation Boeing Dreamliners resulting in improved noise performance at airport, says Heathrow
Groundbreaking aviation biofuel supply initiative wins Oslo Airport industry environment award
Behavioural economics can nudge pilots into boosting fuel and carbon efficiency, finds Virgin Atlantic study
EU emissions from international flights rise 1.6% in 2014 to overtake those from shipping for the first time
If we don’t work in partnership, we won’t reach industry 2050 CO2 reduction target, warns Qantas chief
Amyris/Total enter into two-year agreement to supply renewable jet fuel for Cathay Pacific A350 delivery flights
Sufficient supply of high quality carbon credits and sustainable fuels to meet aviation CO2 goals, finds study
Alaska undertakes first commercial flights to use Gevo's newly-approved alcohol-to-jet renewable fuel
Persuading governments to adopt global carbon scheme would be one of IATA's greatest achievements, says Walsh
Airline industry comes together to urge governments to adopt global carbon offset mechanism
Canadian jet biofuel initiative selects Montreal-Trudeau for co-mingled fuel supply project
Industry carbon reduction programme now extends to over 150 airports worldwide
Analysis: Unpicking the complex ground rules for international aviation's proposed global carbon emissions scheme
Aviation industry encouraged by ICAO progress on global carbon scheme negotiations but calls for higher emissions coverage
Key differences must be bridged quickly to avoid failure by countries to agree a global aviation carbon scheme, say NGOs
Despite disagreements on key elements of global aviation CO2 scheme, ICAO chief confident of success
ICAO states convene to reach consensus on a global measure to cap international aviation emissions
ICAO CO2 emissions standard was a factor in the decision to favour the all-new Bombardier C Series, says Delta
WestJet teams with clean energy centre to develop a sustainable aviation fuel supply chain in Western Canada
Europe must be prepared to be flexible in ICAO GMBM negotiations, EU Transport Commissioner Bulc tells MEPs
US environment groups put legal pressure on EPA to act on aircraft emissions rule setting
NGOs clash over eligibility of REDD+ forestry credits under ICAO's proposed aviation carbon offsetting scheme
Standards body ASTM approves Gevo’s alcohol-to-jet renewable jet fuel for commercial