Aviation

Results of Virgin Atlantic trial into pilot fuel efficiency behaviour show significant carbon benefits

Over two days into his solar-powered transatlantic flight, Dr. Bertrand Piccard announces the launch of new international clean tech body

Space agency unveils new research programme to build experimental hybrid electric aeroplane nicknamed 'Maxwell'

WWF report claims airlines can meet climate targets through committing to high-quality carbon credits and sustainable fuels

Joint statement from G7 leaders in Japan recognises the "urgent need" for the aviation industry to adopt zero-carbon growth strategy by 2020

Students at the University of the West of England aims to develop the UK's first fully electric plane

ICAO negotiators in Montreal struggled to make progress last week towards a final deal on aviation emissions, but industry insists there is still time to agree a global offset scheme before 2020 start date

Airport unveils range of extra measures to limit environmental impact of third runway, but concerns remain that expansion is incompatible with air-quality laws and emissions targets

Airports each announce latest award of Carbon Trust environmental management standards

Record-breaking solar plane lands in California, completing the most dangerous leg of its round-the-world flight