Aviation

Writing exclusively for BusinessGreen.com ahead of this week's International Transport Forum in Leipzig, transport secretary Geoff Hoon pledges to make the case for tighter controls on aviation and shipping emissions

Government adviser Lord Stern suggests debate on the issue had been immature

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