Today’s Guest Blogger is Dr. Rainer Ohler, SVP Public Affairs & Communications at Airbus.  In the first of a series of posts, he explores why the global need for more air travel is not inconsistent with creating a better environment and should be balanced with a greener world. As the dust (or volcanic ash) settles, [...]

We are often talking about the effects that planes have on the climate, but not so often the impact that the climate has on planes. Well, Boeing has released some video of their new 787 aircraft being frozen to ensure that it can operate in all conditions. The 787, currently undergoing its very rigorous test [...]

Thanks to a little surprise from Mother Nature herself, recent days have seen air transport in Europe grinding to an abrupt halt. But that hasn’t stopped the industry from continuing work on the various initiatives being adopted across the sector, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and limiting aviation’s impact on the environment. Earlier this month, [...]

Out in the Swiss countryside last week the Solar Impulse made its virgin voyage, where it cruised for 87 minutes at an altitude of 1,200 metres, demonstrating conclusive proof that an airplane can fly without any emissions. This solar-powered airplane is designed to fly day and night without fuel or emissions as it relies solely [...]