Aviation

Ministers agree negotiating position that will see the EU propose more demanding emission targets, including goals for aviation and shipping

Representatives of 27 states expected to agree on a 10% cut for aviation by 2020

Former chief scientist Sir David King appointed to head up feasibility study into controversial plans for Thames Estuary airport

Company inks partnerhip with Intelligent Energy to explore the viability of using fuel cells to replace auxilary power units

Negotiations with industry body ongoing as UN-backed regulator calls for two per cent a year improvements in fuel efficiency

Air New Zealand boss brands EU emission trading scheme a "money-grabbing" tactic and criticises Copenhagen's "bureaucratic circus"

Airline accused of hypocrisy after following commitment to cut aviation sector emissions with opening of new route between London City Airport and New York

As Indonesia announces carbon target, EU officials are reportedly poised to propose emission caps for aviation and shipping at Bangkok talks

Industry bodies publish discussion paper calling for global sectoral cap-and-trade scheme

British Airways chief, Willie Walsh, says the industry can meet the 2050 target through a emissions trading scheme and improvements in aviation technology