Aviation

At 44 hours and 11 minutes, the solar-powered plane broke its own record for the longest continuous flight using only solar power

The solar-powered plane has reached the 'point of no return' for its 120-hour leg, as it attempts to set two world records

Manufacturers say use of unmanned aerial vehicles to collect environmental data is soaring

Mentions of how to tackle growing emissions are few and far between at the famous air show, says Bill Hemmings of T&E

Research suggests a new runway would mean severely curtailed growth outside the South East if UK is to meet binding emissions targets

Ruling prompts agency to start formulating standards to regulate sector under Clean Air Act

Air traffic servives company NATS says new technology and smoother flights reduced emissions by more than 600,000 in the past year

Solar-powered plane forced to detour to Japan due to poor weather conditions

Pilot project with South African Airways involving nicotine-free tobacco plant can lower emissions and preserve agrucultural jobs, company says

US company is building $200m plant in Oregon and has already signed a supply deal with Southwest Airlines