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UK aviation emissions will fall by 2050 despite growing passenger numbers
Despite growing passenger numbers, improving efficiency could reduce CO2 emissions from UK aviation to 2000 levels by 2050, according to a report from Sustainable Aviation.
UK’s climate change committee unveils tough emissions targets
In just over a decade, the UK should reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 21% compared with 2005 levels, according to new recommendation from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change.
Biofuel test flight gets go ahead
The first commercial test flight using a second-generation sustainable biofuel is due to go ahead next Wednesday in New Zealand.
London mayor launches efficiency plan
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced a series of measures aimed at making the city more energy efficient, reducing its carbon footprint and creating new ‘green-collar’ jobs.
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Aviation biofuel enters next stage of testing
A joint initiative between Air New Zealand, Boeing, Rolls-Royce and UOP to develop a biofuel suitable for aviation has entered a new test phase.
Aviation will be included in emissions trading, confirms EU
European Union governments have formally agreed to include aviation in the region’s emissions trading scheme, according to Reuters.
R&D project to commercialise algae biofuel
The UK Government’s Carbon Trust is launching a multimillion pound R&D effort to commercialise next generation algae biofuels by 2020.
Hydrogen fuel cells take to the air
The first manned airplane powered exclusively by a fuel cell during take-off and fly took place at the German Aerospace Center at Stuttgart airport yesterday.
100% renewable aviation fuel on the way
A 100% renewable jet fuel developed by the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota in the US has passed fuel screening criteria for military applications.
Mixed messages for green aviation
According to BBC News, the UK Government is trying to have aviation exempted from EU targets to increase renewable energy to 20% by 2020.