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Wednesday, 22 October 2014

BBC News

• VIDEO: Planes wobble as they land in stormPlanes wobble at they come in to land at Manchester Airport, during stormy weather on Tuesday.
• Flights axed due to weather warningHeathrow cancels about 10% of flights on Tuesday, as strong winds and rain from the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo hit the UK.
• Lufthansa strike declared legalGerman airline Lufthansa fails in a court bid to force its pilots to call off their strike, while union leaders warn of more action.

Wales Online

• Cardiff Airport drop in passenger numbers prompts Tories' private ownership callWelsh Government says figures were 'expected'. The Welsh Conservatives have called for Cardiff Airport to be returned to private ownership after September saw a year-on-year drop in passenger numbers of 7%.

Doncaster Free Press

• New training academy to be built at Humberside AirportA new £5m BAE Systems National training academy is to be built at Humberside Airport. It will provide up to 60 apprentice opportunities every year resulting in over 150 new jobs over three years.

Aviation Industry

• Final airlines to move into Heathrow’s T2Four Star Alliance carriers set to complete transfer to new terminal
• Storm forces flight cancellations from HeathrowAirport reduces services by 10 per cent due to high winds
• Demand for premium air cabins picks upIncrease in premium traffic outpaces sales of economy seats
• Regus opens new Gatwick business loungeFacility in South Terminal includes 10 meeting rooms