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Thursday, 19 February 2015

BBC News

• Bombardier cutting jobs in BelfastBombardier is planning to cut 130 jobs from its agency and contract workforce in Belfast.
• Aer Lingus backs IAG jobs claimAer Lingus backs claims that more than 500 jobs would be created on new transatlantic routes if a £1m bid for the carrier is accepted.
• Virgin Australia loss narrowsVirgin Australia saw its losses narrow to A$47.8m in the six months to December because of lower oil prices and a cost-cutting programme.

Belfast Telegraph

• 19 planes 'refused use of airspace'Nineteen aircraft were refused use of Irish airspace or airports last year over concerns they were carrying indiscriminate military hardware like cluster bombs, it has been revealed.
• Stormont urged to act as Bombardier job losses hit an ailing industrial sectorThe Executive is being urged to get behind Northern Ireland's manufacturing industry as the axe is poised to fall on another 130 jobs at Bombardier.

Other Regional Press

• Clear prop! for airship engine - the Airlander engines are fired upBedford’s cutting-edge airship is getting closer to take-off as its crew fires up one of its engines in a test run.

Aviation Industry

• Easyjet increases baggage allowance for Plus travellersEasyjet is to allow travellers with an Easyjet Plus membership to take a second bag onboard from next month.