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Wednesday, 17 September 2014

BBC News

• Nasa picks astronaut ship designsThe US space agency picks the companies it hopes can take the country's astronauts back into space - a capability lost when the shuttles retired in 2011.

The Herald

• Travellers back airport expansionSUPPORT for an expansion in airport capacity is increasing, according to a survey by travel organisation Abta.

North Wales Live

• Airport bosses go back to school in academy link 'Business Class' partnership with Enterprise South Liverpool Academy

Other Regional Press

• Moleseys experiencing "worst summer of noise" from Heathrow flight trialsMore than 1,900 furious people have signed an online petition calling for an end to Heathrow’s easterly departure routes trial.
• Pollution concerns raised at Heathrow expansion plans meetingMore than 60 Stanwell residents attended a meeting on Monday to hear what representatives from Heathrow had to say about their expansion plans
• Hundreds sign petition after Heathrow flight trial proves a "true blight" in Teddington, Twickenham, Richmond and KingstonMore than 1,800 furious people have signed an online petition calling for an end to Heathrow’s easterly departure routes trial.
• Heathrow claims results of new survey of 95 MPs means third runway is 'politically deliverable'HEATHROW bosses claim a new survey suggesting six in 10 UK MPs back expansion at Heathrow is proof the scheme is politically deliverable.

Aviation Industry

• Ryanair could offer transatlantic services in 5-10 yearsO’Leary claims business plan ‘ready to roll’ for low-cost long-haul flights
• Air France cancels more flights as week-long strike continuesJust 40% of services expected to operate on Wednesday

Other News Sources

• Student admits Gatwick Airport flight bomb hoax A student has admitted making a hoax phone call claiming there was a bomb on a flight from Gatwick Airport.