American Airlines’ $29 billion in debt and massive share buybacks are coming under increased scrutiny as the aviation industry looks for government aid to deal … American Airlines spent $12 billion on stock buybacks during flush timesRead more
Aviation
Posted inAviation / Greenhouse gas / News
Young Britisher’s flying habit
Britons fly abroad more than any other nation and worldwide emissions from flying are expected to grow significantly if left unchecked. Yet most people don’t … Young Britisher’s flying habitRead more
Posted inAviation / Climate Disaster / News / Protest
London Airport Braces for Climate Protests
Thousands of passengers face disruption at London City Airport after climate-change protesters Extinction Rebellion vowed to occupy its terminal and shut down operations for three … London Airport Braces for Climate ProtestsRead more
Posted inAviation / ToMl
Why People are Stopping Flying to Help Save the Climate
Will you stop flying to help save the climate? That is the question that is rapidly rising up the political agenda, in Europe, at least, … Why People are Stopping Flying to Help Save the ClimateRead more
Posted inAviation / ToMl / USA Empire
Greedy Boeing’s Avoidable Design and Software Time Bombs
As internal and external pressures mount to hold Boeing responsible for its criminal negligence, the giant company is exerting its immense influence to limit both … Greedy Boeing’s Avoidable Design and Software Time BombsRead more
Posted inAviation / Climate Disaster / ToMl
Climate change spells turbulent times ahead for air travel
Phoenix gets hot. But not usually as hot as last June, when the mercury at the airport one day soared above 48C. That exceeded the … Climate change spells turbulent times ahead for air travelRead more
Posted inAviation / Pollution / ToMl
Airplane traffic a major contributor to particle pollution in Los Angeles
Results of a new study suggest that emissions particle emissions from airplane traffic at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are a major source of particle … Airplane traffic a major contributor to particle pollution in Los AngelesRead more
Posted inAviation / Transportation
World air traffic
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XBwjQsOEeg&feature=player_embedded] Ever wanted to watch the movement of the world’s air travel? The density of airplanes coming and going is actually really stunning, as shown … World air trafficRead more
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The problem with aviation
25-Feb-08: Greenpeace UK held a peaceful protest against the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport in London (the addition of a third runway). The activists managed … The problem with aviationRead more