All articles by Aimée Turner
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In depthJet stream power delivers mixed blessing for transatlantic times
A record New York-London run by a British Airways 747 points to climate change-induced disruption of Atlantic winds
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In depthAir traffic controllers seek to work around effects of climate change
Climate change is amplifying the impact of difficult weather, and hence delays in busy airspace - but German air traffic controllers have found a way to make better use of existing forecasts to keep capacity high
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Sound principles
Can aircraft noise fit into a cap and trading scheme? A European study is aiming to find the answer
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When size really does matter
Brussels could let smaller airlines follow the business aviation community's lead and bypass the complex monitoring and reporting rules before the European...
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Carbon confusion
Airlines should shortly be declaring their methods of emissions monitoring in preparation for Europe's trading scheme. But lack of information means they are running out of time as the deadline approaches
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NetJets Europe to get rid of equivalent of 300 pilot jobs
Fractional ownership giant NetJets Europe is shedding the equivalent of 300 flightcrew positions - just under 30% of its pilot workforce - as the recession...
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NetJets Europe launches voluntary redundancy programme
Fractional ownership giant NetJets Europe has launched a voluntary redundancy programme in a bid to shed up to 300 flight crew - about one-third of its pilot...
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EU regulator misses carbon cut-off date
A lack of vital information on the complex procedures governing how airlines report their carbon emissions has forced the...
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Brussels agrees business aviation emissions concession
Brussels has finally agreed to allow the business aviation community to bypass the complex monitoring and reporting...
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Zero emissions aircraft takes first flight
The world's first piloted aircraft capable of taking to the air using only power from hydrogen fuel cells has flown, producing zero carbon dioxide emissions...
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Business aviation seeks clarity on simple carbon plan
European business aviation chiefs are continuing to push hard for an acceptable approach for small carbon emitters within the European Union emissions trading scheme.
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Mapping carbon emission improvements
How would an attempt to show improvements in carbon emissions of representative jet aircraft look?
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Mixed response
ICAO's proposal to tackle greenhouse gas emissions has been attacked by some and welcomed by others. Is the organisation on the right track?
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And the winner is...
Prizes can provide a powerful incentive to excel in virtually any field of endeavour. Can they help shape a greener future for aviation?
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University of Queensland carries off Airbus prize
A TEAM OF students from the University of Queensland won the inaugural Airbus "Fly Your Ideas" challenge at the Paris air show
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European airports launch carbon neutral scheme
Three major European hubs - Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam - are among the first to sign up to a unique carbon neutrality club. Airport Carbon Accreditation,...
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Brussels chief positive on future climate change talks
A Brussels air transport chief has rounded on critics who accuse global rule-setting body the International Civil Aviation Organisation of failing to deliver...
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Coventry confident of business aviation future
The UK regional airport at Coventry is confident in its ability to transform itself into a business aviation centre as its new fixed-base operation nears...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: FAA/EC advance transatlantic emissions reduction plans
The Atlantic Interoperability Initiative to Reduce Emissions has been focusing on knitting the capabilities of a future NextGen air traffic management system and the EU's Single European Sky initiative