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Friday, 18 July 2014

BBC News

• Airlines change Ukraine flight pathsAirlines have been told to divert flights away from eastern Ukraine following the crash of a Malaysian airliner, amid allegations it was shot down.
• Kent County Council cools Manston Airport purchase speculationKent County Council has cooled speculation that it would financially back a compulsory purchase order of Manston Airport.

Financial Times

• Norwegian Air Shuttle hit by higher costsA flight attendants’ strike and the hiring of replacement aircraft take toll on low-cost airline, which posted its third consecutive quarter of losses
• Airbus trumps rivals at FarnboroughAirbus secures deals with airlines and leasing groups for 496 passenger jets worth $75bn. Boeing obtained orders and commitments for 201 aircraft worth $40bn
• US says Malaysian plane shot down over UkraineUS believes jet with 298 on board was hit by a missile fired from the ground, which Kiev blames on pro-Russia rebels
• Airliner was flying in approved airspaceWhen it disappeared from radar, the aircraft was flying at 33,000 feet, just above a 32,000ft ceiling the Ukrainian authorities set on July 14
• More than half of passengers were DutchFrans Timmermans, Dutch foreign minister, demanded an independent investigation, and that Dutch officials be given unhindered access to crash site

The Guardian

• Missile destroys Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine, killing 298 people Pro-Russia rebels suspected of downing airliner Ukrainian president condemns 'terrorist act' World leaders react with shock and revulsion Follow the latest developments on our live blogThe president of Ukraine has accused pro-Russia rebels in the east of the country of shooting down a Malaysia Airlines jet with a ground-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board as the airliner exploded and rained down in fiery pieces over a rural Ukrainian village. Continue reading...

The Mirror

• Live: Malaysia Airlines plane crash leaves nine Brits among 298 dead as full passenger list to be revealedUS demands

Other Regional Press

• Glasgow's Favourite Business finalists - Bar 91 and Glasgow AirportThe coveted award has been won by many high-profile names in the past. It is part of the the Glasgow Business Awards 2014, organised by the city's Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Bank of Scotland.
• Manston airport: Taiwan government officials visit site by helicopter to assess whether it is an investment opportunityA Taiwanese group visited Manson airport to assess its potential as an investment opportunity for the country’s government.

Aviation Industry

• Norwegian suffers £9m loss from strike threatsAirline posts operating loss after Q2 hit by higher costs
• Malaysia Airlines aircraft crashes in East UkraineContact lost with flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur over 'Ukranian airspace'

Other News Sources

• MP wants to meet with airport over flood of runway noise complaintsA local member of Parliament is calling on the Calgary Airport Authority to find a solution for the noise coming from the city’s new runway, following a flood of complaints.