Aviation

Tiny holes in plane's wing promise to reduce drag by up to 40 per cent

Delays to Stansted second runway planning inquiry look set to continue after BAA pledges to fight ruling requiring it to sell the airport

Shipping giant predicts Jatropha and switchgrass-based biofuels could power its fleet of aircraft

Group of top execs insist business case for third runway "simply does not stack up"

Critics of plans for Heathrow's third runway vow to oppose Gatwick expansion

Greenpeace and WWF-UK among campaigners launching challenge that could see decision on third runway quashed

Proposals for global levy in contrast to aviation industry's call for cap and trade

BA, Cathay Pacific, Air France/KLM and Virgin Atlantic to present UN with proposals for global aviation cap-and-trade scheme

New fund to invest in development of technologies that ensure wind turbines do not show up on radar

Department for Transport presentation states that airport operator is not expected to file planning application ahead of next election