Stringent emissions standard for all future aircraft close to adoption

The proposed standard is particularly directed at larger aircraft which account for more than 90 per cent of emissions from …

Blue-sky thinking: Net-zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy

Only battery, hydrogen electric options significantly reduce non-CO₂ climate impacts such as oxides of nitrogen, soot particles, oxidised …

India’s sustainable jet fuel may get internationally certified in 2023

Researchers believe inadequate feedstock collection mechanisms and a lack of refineries could prevent its mass scaling

Wood-based jet fuel may reduce carbon emission, but what about the cost?

Whether isobutanol is made from wood waste or corn, the financial cost of this new fuel is proving to be a major deterrent to industry-wide adoption

Why does Nepal’s aviation industry have safety issues? An expert explains

Airports built in mountainous regions often need to have shorter runways that can only accommodate turboprop-powered regional aircraft, rather …

Is biofuel use fit for both air and land?

While ICAO has proposed that biofuel use in passenger planes be increased rapidly to cut carbon emissions, environmentalists disagree

Are we finally about to get a global agreement on aviation emissions?

The upcoming meeting in Montreal looks set to approve a mandatory system of carbon offsetting for international flights

Why is India opposing UN proposal on aviation emission?

India fears economic burden on aviation sector and overt dependence on the West for new technology

Mindless on ‘reform’

Reforms in India have become synonymous with opening up to foreign capital. Does it reform our corrupt polity or institutions?

US Senate committee approves blocking EU's aviation emissions tax

15 non-European countries gather in Washington DC to discuss if EU's aviation law can be set aside. Strong possibility exists of a full blown …

EU warns Indian, Chinese airlines

Developing countries say no to unilateral trade measures to curb carbon emissions at Bonn meet

EU imposes emissions tax on airlines

It will hamper investment in technology to reduce emissions, says air transport association

Montreal Protocol: A successful treaty?

Even as the fate of HFCs hangs in uncertainty, there remains much at stake for the Montreal Protocol

CO2 emissions from Indian aviation sector less than the global average

India releases first ever report on aviation carbon footprint

Toxic fumes inside aircraft cabins risk lives, says report by UK coroner

The report is the first official recognition of aerotoxic syndrome

Centre says no to no-fly zone over Tirupati temple

Fear of possible terrorist attack had prompted the state to moot the proposal

India, China slam EU’s carbon emissions tax on airlines

Say it would jeopardise international efforts to combat climate change

EU aviation emissions tax: Indian airlines face fine of €30,000

Chinese carriers may be fined €2.4 million for not complying with rules

EU apex court upholds emissions cap on aviation sector

EU Aviation Directive will be binding; airlines' operations cost to increase