Aviation

Business group voices concerns over government plans for new per-plane duty

The US embassy is reportedly lobbying the government in an attempt to water down plans for a new green tax on airlines

Helium-powered ships could be carrying freight – and even passengers – in as little as a decade's time

China joins US in condemning EU plans to incorporate flights to and from Europe in its emissions trading scheme

BAA confirms it is halting work on planning application for third runway at Heathrow and withdrawing application for Stansted runway

Researchers claim space-age design could cut aviation industry fuel use by up to 70 per cent

Rapid progress surprises industry insiders as three more firms prepare for alternative fuel test flights this year

Proposed delay gets short shrift from European Commission

New economic analysis reinforces call for third runway plans to be grounded