Willie Walsh hits out at Conservative opposition to third runway at Heathrow
Committee on Climate Change to recommend flight numbers fall drastically
Former chief scientist Sir David King appointed to head up feasibility study into controversial plans for Thames Estuary airport
New study argues any economic benefits from expanding Heathrow will be wiped out by environmental costs
Delta follows BA and others accused of running flights with no passengers on board
ASA rejects claim that third runway would not make airport "noisier or dirtier"
Government adviser Lord Stern suggests debate on the issue had been immature
Delays to Stansted second runway planning inquiry look set to continue after BAA pledges to fight ruling requiring it to sell the airport
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