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Russian authorities have detailed a serious incident during which an Aeroflot Boeing 777-300ER captured a false glideslope on approach to the new runway 24R at Moscow Sheremetyevo, descending to low altitude before executing a go-around. The incident occurred Dec 18 and involved a go-around after the ground-proximity warning system sounded, according to a communication from Rosaviatsia. Sheremetyevo’s runway 24R, the airport’s third, opened in September last year but Moscow residents, particularly those in high-rise apartment buildings in the Lobnya district to the east, have expressed concerns about noise and the proximity of aircraft. In December a local campaign group publicly highlighted an incident in which an aircraft had been observed at low altitude – the group claimed it was below the sixth floor of a high-rise. <br/>

Delta Air Lines announced plans Friday to mount an ambitious 10-year strategy during which it will spend at least US$1b and become the world's first carbon-neutral airline. The carrier said it will launch the effort next month, which will include investments in green air travel technologies, methods to reduce carbon emissions and waste and development of projects to mitigate emissions it does produce. Delta CE Ed Bastian said: "It is our responsibility to deliver on our promise to bring people together and ensure the utmost care for our environment. Delta said its plans also include cutting its use of jet fuel, investing in forestry, restoring wetlands, recapturing soil, building green coalitions with employees and suppliers. <br/>