Since the beginning of 2008, seven airlines have adopted Boeing's new Performance Improvement Package (PIP) for their 777 fleets.

AeroGal, the main airline servicing the Galapagos Islands, has received Smart environmental

Air New Zealand is a step closer to its bio-fuel test flight using a 747-400 aircraft, with the refining of the sustainable fuel underway in the US.

Air New Zealand and its aviation partners will demonstrate what they believe has the potential for the commercial aviation industry to reduce carbon emissions by millions of tonnes annually next month.

JAL Group today commenced trials of User Preferred Route (UPR) for flights between Japan and Hawaii.

Students from Northwest Polytechnic University, Wuhan University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology earned the top three prizes in the 2008 Boeing Shanghai Challenge for their concepts about how to operate an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in a more environmentally progressive fashion.

Air Canada, in conjunction with Zerofootprint, is extending its popular carbon offset program to corporate clients to make it easier than ever for businesses to meet their green objectives.

In its latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, Cathay Pacific Airways has outlined the various measures it has taken in response to the climate change issue and sets out its agenda for the current year in a number of key areas.

On the eve of taking delivery of its first eco-efficient Airbus A380, Emirates has unveiled a series of new initiatives to further improve the environmental performance of its operations worldwide.  

Europe’s Pamela program for the environmentally-friendly disposal of retired aircraft is entering its second phase, with the focus now turning to newer-generation jetliners and advanced materials such as composites.

Cathay Pacific CEO Tony Tyler has warned that the competitive distortion resulting from the decision by the European Parliament to "unilaterally and extra-territorially" bring all flights into and out of Europe into the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) would be “significant” for airlines in Asia.

Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to support 'The Green Wave', a worldwide educational campaign for children and youth.

Boeing and Alenia Aeronautica are to join forces to help establish Italy's first composite recycling facility, which will be located in Southern Italy.

SAS was presented with the 'Leadership in Technology Award' at the annual award ceremony of the trade magazine, Airline Business, held in London

The European Parliament's decision to include aviation in the European Emissions Trading Scheme has been condemned by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and British Airways have announced a scientific test program to investigate the viability of alternative fuels for the aviation industry.

Finnair says it has saved Euro 1 million annually from washing the engines on its aircraft more often - and aided the environment.

Japan Airlines is to work with Boeing and Pratt & Whitney in a test flight to accelerate current research and development of a second-generation biofuel.

Air New Zealand, Continental and Virgin Atlantic have become the first airlines to join the newly-formed Algal Biomass Organization (ABO).

Air New Zealand says it expects to use "at least one million barrels of environmentally sustainable fuel" annually by 2013.

Boeing has released its 2008 Environment Report, detailing its performance, strategy and actions to reduce its environmental footprint and lead the aerospace industry with environmentally progressive products and services.

Britain's major airlines have weighed into the food miles war by flying African farmers to London to defend their source of livelihood before UK authorities.

Virgin Atlantic plans to use biofuel during a demonstration flight for one of its Boeing 747s next month.