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 |
June 15, 2020 | Jet Zero Council announced by UK government to develop greener air travel and awards Velocys SAF grant |
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 29, 2019 | Heathrow to address air quality concerns with ultra low emissions zone and charges for vehicles using the airport |
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 |
October 17, 2018 | Heathrow offers landing charge incentive to first electric-powered commercial flight |
October 9, 2018 | Government support for LanzaTech's low-carbon jet fuel could enable three UK plants by 2025, says Virgin Atlantic |
September 14, 2018 | LanzaTech's low-carbon jet fuel ready for take-off as Virgin Atlantic plans for first commercial flight in October |
June 22, 2018 | British Airways waste-to-fuels project with Velocys secures £4.9m funding including a UK government grant |
May 14, 2018 | Virgin Atlantic makes gains on emissions reductions and fuel efficiency improvements as new aircraft join fleet |
February 27, 2018 | Projected sustainable aviation fuel uptake by 2025 could be doubled with government support, says IATA |
January 23, 2018 | Virgin Atlantic removes Cambodian forest project from carbon offset portfolio as NGO and standards body clash over REDD+ |
November 7, 2017 | IAG achieves highest 'A' rating in 2017 CDP climate list of global company performance |
October 2, 2017 | Phase out of noisiest Chapter 3 aircraft at Heathrow continues with growing use of the Dreamliner |
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 |
June 27, 2017 | Virgin Atlantic sees impressive gains in fuel efficiency and an 8% fall in emissions as a result of fleet changes |
June 21, 2017 | Heathrow adds emissions along with noise metrics to its airline performance league table |
November 21, 2016 | Landing charges incentivising airlines to use the cleanest and quietest new aircraft, says Heathrow |
July 27, 2016 | Virgin Atlantic records small decline in fuel efficiency as it awaits positive impact of new 787s and A350s |
June 24, 2016 | Behavioural economics can nudge pilots into boosting fuel and carbon efficiency, finds Virgin Atlantic study |
January 13, 2016 | Heathrow sets out progress on action plans to reduce noise, emissions and traffic as it pledges to "go electric" |
August 19, 2015 | Heathrow trials steeper approaches for landing aircraft in efforts to reduce noise on the ground |
June 26, 2015 | Virgin Atlantic's carbon emissions continue to decline as new aircraft make impact on fuel efficiency |
May 27, 2015 | Airbus embarks on eco-partnership programme to help airline customers achieve environmental objectives |
November 20, 2014 | Virgin Atlantic fleet renewal programme leads to a three per cent fall in carbon emissions during 2013 |
October 31, 2014 | Gatwick and Heathrow battle it out over future compliance with UK and EU air quality targets |
October 24, 2014 | HSBC provides funding for LanzaTech and Virgin venture to produce jet biofuel for flight demonstration |
July 21, 2014 | British Airways A380 to feature in cross-industry initiative to study noise reduction procedures at Heathrow |
July 21, 2014 | Industry and green groups clash on the economic and climate impacts of UK runway expansion |
June 13, 2014 | Virgin Atlantic gets its sustainability message across to passengers with onboard animation video |
May 27, 2014 | Virgin Atlantic hails RSB certification of LanzaTech's Chinese venture to convert waste gases into sustainable jet fuels |
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 |
December 3, 2013 | Virgin Atlantic becomes the first airline to adopt a noise management strategy and reduction targets |
November 25, 2013 | Virgin Atlantic hails RSB certification of LanzaTech's Chinese venture to convert waste gases into sustainable jet fuels |
October 18, 2013 | Virgin Atlantic expects extensive fleet upgrade programme to bring significant savings in carbon emissions |
June 24, 2013 | British Airways and NATS to conduct summer trial of environmentally optimised transatlantic flights |
May 31, 2013 | Heathrow says it will name, shame and significantly increase fines for airlines that break noise limits |
May 20, 2013 | UK parliament transport committee rejects new airport hub proposals and calls for expansion of Heathrow |
March 7, 2013 | Carbon offsetting rather than emissions trading becoming favoured route as ICAO looks towards a global scheme |
February 8, 2013 | British Airways joins industry leaders in initiative to accelerate development of advanced biofuels in Europe |
December 19, 2012 | Campaigners and Heathrow Airport collaborate to bring early morning noise respite to London residents |
November 9, 2012 | Virgin Atlantic says 2020 carbon target on track as new aircraft and fuel efficiency measures deliver savings |
November 7, 2012 | Airbus wins UK noise abatement award for the A380 and its innovations in quiet technology |
October 5, 2012 | Carbon offsetting rather than emissions trading becoming favoured route as ICAO looks towards a global scheme |
July 5, 2012 | LanzaTech main beneficiary of $7.7 million FAA contract awards and ranking from new renewable jet fuel website |
July 5, 2012 | Virgin Atlantic partners with LanzaTech on 'breakthrough technology' to convert waste gases to jet biofuels |
April 18, 2012 | British Airways' new carbon fund sets sail with first home-grown community solar panel installation project |
December 5, 2011 | LanzaTech main beneficiary of $7.7 million FAA contract awards and ranking from new renewable jet fuel website |
October 11, 2011 | Virgin Atlantic partners with LanzaTech on 'breakthrough technology' to convert waste gases to jet biofuels |
August 31, 2011 | British Airways to replace passenger carbon offset scheme with new fund to aid UK carbon reduction projects |
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 |
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 23, 2010 | British business calls for a global cap-and-trade scheme to help limit carbon emissions from international aviation |
July 15, 2010 | British Airways, BAA and NATS produce the 'perfect' environmental flight from London to Edinburgh |
July 12, 2010 | Major UK airports commit to action plan to reduce emissions and noise from aircraft ground operations |
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 |
February 15, 2010 | British Airways partners with Solena to build Europe's first sustainable biojet fuel production facility |
October 26, 2009 | New code of practice on aircraft taxiing published to cut emissions and improve local air quality at UK airports |
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 10, 2009 | G8 leaders support a post-2012 sectoral approach for international aviation to accelerate emissions reductions |
June 17, 2009 | European airports launch carbon accreditation scheme in a commitment to reduce carbon emissions |
June 12, 2009 | New IATA Chairman says an industry response to climate change will be his main priority during coming year |
June 12, 2009 | Australia calls for UNFCCC to sidestep ICAO and set emissions reduction targets for international aviation |
June 8, 2009 | TAP Portugal becomes launch airline for IATA's industry-led carbon offset programme |
June 8, 2009 | IATA commits airline industry to achieving carbon-neutral growth from 2020 and halve emissions by 2050 |
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 |
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 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 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 19, 2009 | Court gives Frankfurt Airport green light to proceed with new runway and terminal project despite pending lawsuits |
January 16, 2009 | Divided UK Government finally agrees to Heathrow expansion but with environmental strings attached |
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 25, 2008 | UK Government set to sanction Heathrow expansion just as London's mayor proposes a replacement airport |
September 25, 2008 | Industry, airlines and environmental organizations join forces to form sustainable aviation fuels group |
September 9, 2008 | IATA, CANSO and Eurocontrol commit to an efficiency plan to reduce fuel consumption and emissions |
August 26, 2008 | Environment leaders warn UK Government over air pollution breaches if Heathrow expansion proceeds |
August 22, 2008 | IATA chief urges Australia to challenge Europe over the inclusion of aviation into the EU ETS |
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 |
June 23, 2008 | Air New Zealand, Continental and Virgin Atlantic join newly-formed algae trade association |
June 20, 2008 | Lufthansa targets 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions and 10 percent use of biofuels by 2020 |
June 13, 2008 | Air Mauritius pledges support to the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation's conservation activities |
June 6, 2008 | Faced with ever-rising oil prices, European airlines vent their anger at environment MEPs |
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 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 |
March 10, 2008 | Newspaper report accuses the UK government and BAA of "bending facts" over Heathrow expansion |
March 7, 2008 | Virgin Atlantic's Richard Branson announces two new environmental partnerships |
February 29, 2008 | Heathrow expansion consultation process ends amid environmental protests |
February 27, 2008 | IATA Director General calls for environmental leadership from Asia's aviation industry |
February 24, 2008 | Biofuelled Virgin Boeing 747 takes to the skies on pioneering first flight |
February 24, 2008 | Biofuelled Virgin Boeing 747 takes to the skies on pioneering first flight |
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 13, 2008 | Aviation biofuels could be in commercial use within seven years, says Boeing |
February 4, 2008 | Airbus completes first commercial aircraft test flight using alternative fuel |
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 15, 2008 | Virgin Atlantic to fly first commercial biofuel flight in February |
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.... |
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November 13, 2007 | IATA appoints former WWF COO to raise the profile of its environment programme |
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 7, 2007 | Virgin Atlantic launches first ever onboard carbon offset scheme for passengers |
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 |
November 1, 2007 | Virgin Atlantic to conduct biofuel demo flight in early 2008 |