Airline accused of hypocrisy after following commitment to cut aviation sector emissions with opening of new route between London City Airport and New York
British Airways chief, Willie Walsh, says the industry can meet the 2050 target through a emissions trading scheme and improvements in aviation technology
Delta follows BA and others accused of running flights with no passengers on board
Growing coalition of airlines announces plan for new research into biofuels made from salt water plants
Sector's poor accounts mean it cannot bear the cost alone, says BA chief executive
BA, Cathay Pacific, Air France/KLM and Virgin Atlantic to present UN with proposals for global aviation cap-and-trade scheme
Air France/KLM, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic and BAA say they would welcome global emissions legislation
Initial projects will look at viability of jatropha and algae as basis for jet biofuels