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Regional airline Flybe has announced that it picked up its second environmental award of the year this week.The carrier picked up the 2008 Brussels Airport Environmental Award ahead of competition from some major rivals, including British Airways, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways and american airlines.Last month, Flybe was given a 'special merit for commitment to the environment' at the Budgie Awards.The airline has pursued a number of environmental initiatives, including the investment of $3 billion (£1.9 billion) in its aircraft fleet, which will reportedly be one of the most fuel efficient in the world by the end of 2009.Mike Rutter, the airline's chief commercial officer, said: "We're honoured to receive this award from Brussels Airport that recognises Flybe's environmental credentials."Our $3 billion investment into a dual type, state-of-the-art environmentally sensitive fleet and the launch of the world's first and only eco-label for the aviation industry, have both contributed to Flybe

British Airways has completed its transfer of services to Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport.A dozen services to international destinations were moved from Terminal 4 this week, including the airline's flights to Boston, Denver, Seattle, Calgary, Montreal and Dubai.British Airways flights to Chennai, Calcutta, Delhi, Dhaka and Shanghai also now operate from Terminal 5, while services to Islamabad, which are currently suspended after a bomb blast, will be based at the new facility when they resume.According to the Times, an airline spokesman said that the move had "gone well".The transfer of British Airways' long-haul flights to Terminal 5 was carried out in a phased operation to avoid the problems that occurred when the new facility first opened in March.While the majority of the carrier's services are now based at Terminal 5, some, including flights to Sydney, Barcelona and Bangkok, will continue to operate from their current locations before moving to Terminal 3 next year.Cheap Flights a

MURRIETA, CA (MARKET WIRE) Green Globe International, Inc. (OTCBB: GGLB), the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, the premier international green brand, today released the October 2008 edition of the company's investor newsletter, which reviews the recently announced strategic alliance with international consultancy Scott Wilson to collaborate on Green Globe sustainability and carbon neutrality projects for tourism destinations clients. The newsletter also highlights the company's plans to expand use of the Green Globe brand in China.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (MARKET WIRE) Delta Air Lines SkyMiles members who rent a car from Advantage Rent A Car now through november 15, 2008, in Los Angeles, Denver and Salt Lake City will earn 3,000 miles.

SEATTLE, WA (MARKET WIRE) Escapia Inc., the online leader in professionally managed vacation rentals, announced today the newest members of their online distribution network, AreaGuides.net and AirGorilla.com. Escapia now provides vacation rental property managers with distribution opportunities on over 30 sites reaching more than 14 million people each month.

GE Aviation is working with NASA on a wind-tunnel test program to evaluate counterrotating fan-blade systems for an "open rotor" engine design that hearkens back to their joint efforts a quarter of a century ago.

Air France KLM said Friday that "it will be very difficult" to reach its €1 billion ($1.28 billion) full-year EBIT target "taking into account current economic conditions," but said its operating result "will remain comfortably in profit as long as market conditions do not deteriorate."

IATA reported that September international passenger traffic (RPKs) declined 2.9% compared to September 2007, the first monthly drop since the 2003 SARS crisis.

The EU Council on Friday adopted the European Commission directive to include aviation in the EU emissions trading system.