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Building on a breakthrough: Firm wants hydrogen plane to fly further

It is hoped ZeroAvia's maiden flight will be the first step in making one of the most polluting industries green.

Travel News

EU wants to improve air traffic control and cut carbon footprint

Delays, waiting to land or resorting to longer flight paths because of busy air corridors are just three examples of increased jet fuel consumption.

Ecotech

World's largest all-electric plane generates zero carbon emissions

The new aircraft is "disrupting the transportation industry and accelerating the electric aviation revolution.”

Ecotech

How one small change could cut the climate cost of your flight in half

You probably wouldn't even notice the difference.

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Turkey

Turkish flight was 'abnormal from start to finish' says survivor

Passengers who lived through the crash landing in Istanbul that killed three people and left a Turkish airliner crumpled into pieces say the plane's descent felt unusually fast

Earth News

Would you take the train on holiday for extra days off?

It's the new workplace trend.

USA

Plane makes emergency landing after flames burst from engine

Observers filmed smoke and flames coming from the right engine of a Philippines Airlines flight after takeoff.

Business

EasyJet unveils plans to become world's first carbon-neutral airline

But green groups question whether carbon offsetting delivers a big enough cut in emissions.

United Kingdom

Emotional support dogs in 'distress' removed from flight at Gatwick

A Norwegian air captain decided to offload two owners and their emotional support dogs, the airline company said.

USA

13 Boeing 737 NG aircraft grounded after checks

The groundings by Southwest Airlines and Gol Linhas Aereas come after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration told aircraft operators last week to inspect 165 Boeing 737 NG airliners for structural cracks.

Japan

Japanese airline helps passengers avoid screaming babies

Japan Airlines' decision has proved a social media sensation.

Business

The collapse of Thomas Cook sent shockwaves across the industry

The Greek tourism confederation says economic losses for the country's businesses might be up to 500 million euros.

Ireland

Coffee spill in aircraft cockpit forced plane to divert to Ireland

A commercial aircraft carrying 326 passengers was forced to divert to Shannon, Ireland, after a coffee spill caused two audio control panels to fail, it emerged today.

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Stunt planes fill skies over Chateauroux in World Aerobatic Championsh

The World Aerobatic Championships provided entertainment at Chateauroux, France, as home pilot Louis Vanel won the men's event with a wonderful display of stunts.

United Kingdom

UK airports to cut security waiting times with new 3D scanning

All major airports in Britain must have new 3D baggage screening equipment before the end of 2022..

United Kingdom

Passenger falls ill on plane to UK from Paris: Flybe says

Passenger falls ill on plane to UK from Paris: Flybe says

Ecotech

Finnair brings low carbon biofuel to long haul flights

It is funded by an initiative allowing passengers to donate towards biofuel - which can cost five times more than regular jet fuel.

Earth News

Plane shaming is real: 5 people travelling the world by rail and road

We spoke to five people who went against the trend and chose to swap planes and cars for bikes and trains.

United Kingdom

Environmentally sustainable aeroplane wing wins the MacRobert Award

The MacRobert Award, which is sometimes called the 'Engineering Oscars' is one of the UK's most renowned engineering prizes

World News

How to prevent jet lag (so you're not too tired for your trip)

Some small adjustments leading up to your trip, on the flight and once you arrive will help prevent the fatigue and irritability that comes with jet lag.