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The carbon gap in the Airports Commission’s new runway analysis
We have identified three gaps in the Airports Commission's analysis of the climate change implications of airport expansion: a lack of explanation about lower CO2 forecasts, no detail about how CO2 emissions would be reduced and not including full carbon costs in the economic analysis. We are asking people to raise these concerns to the Commission.
Time running out to stop Heathrow expansion, Wandsworth leader warns
Council leader Councillor Ravi Govindia wants people power to help stop new Heathrow flight paths being created over Wandsworth.
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
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- Ryanair boss vows to pass falling oil price onto passengersRYANAIR boss Michael O'Leary has vowed to pass tumbling oil prices onto passengers with cheaper fares from the beginning of next year.
Metro
- Air Asia update: Flight climbed ‘at an abnormally high speed’ and stalled before crashingIndonesia's transport minister said the passenger flight climbed faster than even fighter jets do.
Northern Echo
- Chancellor's warning over future of Newcastle Airport HUNDREDS of thousands passengers are expected to desert a North-East airport if Scotland exploits new freedom to slash taxes, George Osborne has admitted.
The York Press
- Leeds Bradford Airport offers new summer holiday destinations LEEDS Bradford Airport has announced flights to new holiday destinations this summer.
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- New poll reveals boost in support for Heathrow expansionPopulus survey of 10,000 residents shows additional jobs and apprenticeships shape-up top reasons for supporting expansion
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- The carbon gap in the Airports Commission’s new runway analysisWe have identified three gaps in the Airports Commission's analysis of the climate change implications of airport expansion: a lack of explanation about lower CO2 forecasts, no detail about how CO2 emissions would be reduced and not including full carbon costs in the economic analysis. We are asking people to raise these concerns to the Commission.
- Cheaper fuel will help airlines pad profits; passengers unlikely to share through lower faresAirlines will save billions this year thanks to cheaper jet fuel, but they aren't likely to share the bounty with passengers - not while so many flights are already full. Airline CEOs worry that oil prices could just as easily go higher.
- Stiff competition forces Etihad Regional to restructureEtihad Regional will pull four routes and focus on contract flying, blaming stiff competition and slow regulatory clearances for its decision. read more
- Alitalia targets 2017 profit under new planAlitalia can have a great future, but attitudes in the company must change, the company said Tuesday. read more
- UK opens inquiry into Flybe Q400 landing incidentThe UK’s Air Accident Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry into why a Flybe Bombardier Q400 left the runway at Inverness Airport Monday. read more
- Alitalia pledges a ‘return to profit by 2017’Italian carrier announces strategic turnaround plan
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- Time running out to stop Heathrow expansion, Wandsworth leader warnsCouncil leader Councillor Ravi Govindia wants people power to help stop new Heathrow flight paths being created over Wandsworth.
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