Sustainability

Interview with Austrian Environmental Minister Leonore Gewessler

Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler on the minimum price for airline tickets, train vs. flight and the future of aviation. More

24.06.20 - 15:14 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Not only Air France

Air France will have to give up domestic routes if there is an attractive rail alternative. The same applies to other airlines, the French government clarifies. More

24.06.20 - 8:39 | Stefan Eiselin 0

First time ever

It's a world premiere. For the first time ever, with the Pipistrel Velis Electro a purely electric aircraft has received official type certification. More

11.06.20 - 15:29 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Two additional aircraft

The European Union is building up a fleet of water bombers to fight forest fires. It has now been expanded further. More

11.06.20 - 7:43 | Robert Erenstein 0

European Union

The European Union wants to become climate neutral by 2050: The goal is to be achieved with a multitude of measures. Aviation will also be affected. More

13.12.19 - 8:48 | Laura Frommberg 0

KLM

As other airlines, too, KLM wants to reduce the use of plastic. But sometimes it can be sustainable that other materials, says KLM manager Boet Kreiken. More

04.12.19 - 15:28 | Timo Nowack 0

Bundestag will höhere Luftverkehrabgabe

Germany raises its aviation tax: The parliament in Berlin decided to hike the tax on flights in 2020. The industry is not amused. More

15.11.19 - 11:52 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Tests at Zurich airport

A new system is to guide aircraft to the runway with less noise. An Airbus A320 is currently testing such approaches at Zurich Airport. More

13.09.19 - 18:02 | Stefan Eiselin 0

More detours, more fuel, more emissions

Climate change is changing the jet stream. Vertical winds in particular are likely to increase. This is unpleasant news for passengers. More

14.08.19 - 13:52 | Laura Frommberg 0