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Wednesday, 15 October 2014

Financial Times

• ANA boss calls for new runway at HeathrowAirline boss’s comments on congestion come ahead of Airports Commission report on capacity
• TCI invited on board Spain airports sell-offHohn fund will be one of three key shareholders for Aena

The Independent

• Ebola panic spreads as screening reaches Heathrow “I’m going to London St Pancras,â€� a worried caller told BBC Radio Leicester today, “which is very, very popular with people from all over the world, so I’m possibly going to be in contact with someone who has Ebola.â€�

London Evening Standard

• Ebola screening begins at Heathrow Airport The first passengers to be screened for Ebola at Heathrow today said they were “shockedâ€� that the process is voluntary and called for more stringent measures. 

Manchester Evening News

• MAG's chief operating officer Andrew Cowan named chair of BITC's North West Regional Advisory Board MAG was one of the big winners at this year’s BITC North West Responsible Business Awards, recognising the business’ commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• Monarch Airlines expands routes to LeedsHOLIDAYMAKERS will be able to fly to two new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport after a airline announced an expansion of its service there.

Blackpool Gazette

• Anger over airport as staff face job lossThe finger of blame has been pointed at Jet2 and Balfour Beatty on the eve of the last flights from Blackpool International Airport.

Other Regional Press

• Aircraft manufacturer’s talks with firmsBosses at an aircraft manufacturer have been holding talks with several aviation businesses from Blackpool Airport, to offer support.
• Ebola screening set to be introduced at Birmingham Airport with TEN cases predicted in UK within weeks Health Secretary reveals contingency plans to check travellers at risk as they enter UK through Midlands airport

Aviation Industry

• Etihad reports 29% revenue boost for Q3Passenger number increase by 30% between July and September

Other News Sources

• Heathrow holds back Virgin Atlantic’s expansionDALLAS — Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, said a shortage of operating slots at London’s Heathrow airport is so acute that it is holding back the airline’s expansion.