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Wednesday, 16 July 2014

BBC News

• Spaceport Britain: 'No challenge is insurmountable'The UK's Civil Aviation Authority says the prospect of launching to space from mainland Britain is a practical possibility by 2018.
• 'Heathrow City' designs unveiledAbout 190,000 new homes, parklands or even a factory could replace Heathrow Airport in west London if it closes, designs unveiled by architects show.

Financial Times

• UK space industry poised for lift-offMinisters want a spaceport in the UK by 2018, which would act as a base for tourists using spaceplanes and where commercial satellites could be launched

The Guardian

• Space race: eight sites shortlisted for UK's first commercial spaceportBid to transform the UK into a leading space nation, with six of the proposed venues lying north of the Scottish borderNever mind Cape Canaveral, we could soon be talking about Cape Campbeltown or Cape Cornwall. Britain's own space race got under way on Tuesday with the announcement of eight sites that will now vie for the right to build the UK's first commercial spaceport.Plans to build a dedicated launch facility were unveiled at Farnborough airshow as an ambitious bid to transform Britain from a nation that has never seen a spacecraft launch from its own soil into a leading space nation. Co...

The Herald

• Airline unveils plans to launch new direct flights from Glasgow to Las VegasVIRGIN Atlantic will launch Scotland's first scheduled flights direct to Las Vegas from next year.
• Prestwick among six Scottish sites for a spaceportIT was once Scotland's only departure point for transatlantic flights, but within four years Prestwick airport could become Europe's space tourism hub after it was named among six possible sites in Scotland for a new spaceport.

Mail Online

• Britain takes on SPACE: Potential sites for UK's first spaceport officially announced Six of the sites are in Scotland, including Glasgow Prestwick Airport and RAF Lossiemouth. Newquay has been selected in England and Llanbedr in Wales.
• Welcome to Heathrow City: Architects reveal 190,000-home town that would spring up if UK's current main hub airport closes Three designs for the proposed redevelopment of the west London airport - if plans for the Thames Estuary airport are approved - include new park land, scientific research centres and self-build homes.

The Mirror

• This is what airplane seats of the future could look like - OUCH!If you thought the cramped seats of your favourite budget airline were bad, check out these skimped seat designs

London Evening Standard

• Stansted airport turnaround sees Manchester Airports Group's profits get off the ground The turnaround at Stansted airport saw profits begin to take wing at owner Manchester Airports Group on Tuesday.

Yorkshire Post

• Eight sites in line to be 
Britain’s first spaceportSPACE TOURISTS could be blasting off from one of eight sites named as possible locations for Britain’s first spaceport in just four years’ time.

Carlisle News & Star

• Date set for Cumbrian airport decision STOBART Group’s £20m plans to redevelop Carlisle Airport are due to go back before city councillors on August 8.
• Aircraft landing sparks airport emergency A scare surrounding an aircraft landing at Carlisle Airport triggered an emergency alert.

Aviation Industry

• Buyers ‘concerned’ over info on devices after airport rulingFears raised over loss of proprietary info if devices are not allowed on a flight
• Baggage reclaim delays expected at GatwickStaff shortages at baggage handling firm

Other News Sources

• Boeing, Intrepid Aviation announce first 777-300ER order Leasing company places first direct Boeing order for up to 10 airplanes.