The Local Sweden https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed How Greta Thunberg and 'flygskam' are forcing aviation industry to act on climate change Under pressure from frequent flyers alarmed over climate change, the airline industry says it is "hellbent" on reducing emissions - but the technology needed to drastically reduce its carbon footprint is still out of reach. https://www.thelocal.se/20190609/have-greta-thunberg-and-swedes-flygskam-forced-aviation-industry-to-act-on-climate-change Sun, 09 Jun 2019 11:16:08 +0200 have-greta-thunberg-and-swedes-flygskam-forced-aviation-industry-to-act-on-climate-change Sweden's forests could fuel air travel, researchers say Researchers at a Swedish university say that biofuels made from forest residues could replace fossil-based aviation fuels on flights in the country, and they are now keen to demonstrate the technology in action as soon as possible. https://www.thelocal.se/20180313/swedens-forests-could-fuel-air-travel-researchers-say Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:47:02 +0100 swedens-forests-could-fuel-air-travel-researchers-say Could flights between the UK and EU really be grounded after Brexit? The British Chancellor on Wednesday raised the possibility that a 'no deal' Brexit scenario could ground flights between the UK and other European countries. https://www.thelocal.se/20171011/why-are-people-worried-about-flights-being-grounded-by-brexit Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:28:36 +0200 why-are-people-worried-about-flights-being-grounded-by-brexit Plane evacuated in Stockholm after engine catches fire The engine of an airplane at Stockholm’s Bromma airport caught fire on Thursday evening, leading to its takeoff being cancelled and the passengers evacuated. https://www.thelocal.se/20170113/plane-evacuated-in-stockholm-after-engine-catches-fire Fri, 13 Jan 2017 08:33:08 +0100 plane-evacuated-in-stockholm-after-engine-catches-fire Outrage over 'crisis bonuses' for SAS bosses Employees of the struggling SAS airline have expressed their anger that top managers have received bonuses to entice them to stay with the struggling airline only a few months after the airline was on the brink of bankruptcy. https://www.thelocal.se/20130111/45554 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0100 45554 Arlanda emission cap could impact growth Stockholm Arlanda Airport has had its bid to increase its carbon dioxide discharge levels rejected by the Environmental court. https://www.thelocal.se/20071201/9269 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:05:00 +0100 9269 Swedish passenger plane 'shot at' in Iraq A Swedish plane carrying 130 passengers is suspected to have been shot at as it took off from north-eastern Iraq on Wednesday night. https://www.thelocal.se/20070810/8144 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:02:00 +0200 8144