Aviation

BREAKING: Chancellor Philip Hammond gives green light for £344m expansion project that will expand the airport's terminal and add a new lane for aircraft taxiing

US Environmental Protection Agency confirms greenhouse gas emissions from aeroplanes pose environmental threat, paving the way for federal limits on pollution

Solar-powered plane completes final leg of its global tour, landing back in Abu Dhabi after its 18 month voyage

New advanced manufacturing facility to make composite electrical harness for aero-engines

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