Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summitAirline leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro facing a major industry crisis. The Iran war is increasing jet fuel costs and disrupting flights. Th...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore fund to cap jet fuel prices; clears Rs 24,249 crore highway projectsAviation Turbine Fuel prices will be capped by state-run oil companies. The government has approved a ₹10,000 crore support scheme. This ai...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
50,000 residents evacuated as Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tankA chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, is overheating and venting vapors. This has led to the evacuation of 50,000 residents due to f...
25 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents are ordered to evacuateA damaged chemical tank in Southern California shows a potential crack, possibly reducing explosion risk. However, 50,000 residents remain ...
25 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Why does a gas pump automatically stop when your tank is fullA simple click at the gas pump signals a clever engineering feat. This automatic shut-off relies on physics, not smart technology. It uses ...
13 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
'Catastrophic like the Air India crash': Kerala Congress on what may go wrong with ethanol blended ATFIndia's decision to permit ethanol blending in aviation fuel faces strong opposition from the Kerala Congress, which warns of catastrophic ...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
50% of global aviation emissions could be reduced through efficiency-boosting strategies: StudyA new study reveals that global aviation emissions could be slashed by up to 50% through smarter strategies. Flying only the most fuel-effi...
07 Jan, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Canada’s Air Transat joins world’s greenest airlines in global emissions rankingAir Transat has been recognized as one of the world's most emissions-efficient major airlines, securing 15th place in Cirium's global ranki...
09 Jul, 2025, 09.21 AM IST
Quest for decarbonisation: 59% of Indian fleet comprises fuel-efficient aircraft, data revealsAccording to data provided by the European aerospace corporation Airbus, only about 20% of the world’s current, in-service airline fleet co...
25 Dec, 2022, 09.23 AM IST
Hydrogen planes not enough to green aviation: StudyAutomakers and planemakers alike have been looking at it as a means to reduce the climate impact of the transportation sector, although cur...
26 Jan, 2022, 11.01 AM IST
U.S. airlines and Amazon join push to reduce aircraft emissionsThe Environmental Defense Fund and the Rocky Mountain Institute launched the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) in April with comp...
10 Nov, 2021, 12.05 PM IST
India's first elevated cross taxiway at Delhi Airport by December 2022As per DIAL, the 2.1 km-long dual elevated ECT will help in enhancing passenger experience, as they will have to remain inside a plane for ...
08 Sep, 2021, 08.58 PM IST
Solar Impulse 2 can fly continuously for 5 daysThe increase is primarily linked to growing tourism, urbanisation and immigration, which requires faster and more efficient links between c...
23 Mar, 2015, 11.37 AM IST
India's carbon emission increased by 1.57 per cent: GovernmentIndia's total carbon emission rose from 15.39 million tonnes in 2012 to 15.63 million tonnes in 2013, marking an increase of 1.57%, govt sa...
02 Mar, 2015, 03.08 PM IST
China says it will not accept EU measures on emissionsChina said it will not accept any "unilateral and compulsory market measures" announced by the EU with its its Emissions Trading System.
18 May, 2013, 05.43 PM IST
- Airbus boss says aviation unfairly targeted over climate change
The aviation industry is being unfairly targeted over climate change and future reductions in aircraft emissions should be based on technol...
09 Apr, 2008, 05.23 PM IST
- Don't fly too high or you may get the heat!
Environmentalists say the airline industry is becoming the fastest growing contributor to global warming. But aircraft manufacturers deny t...
06 Aug, 2007, 02.24 PM IST