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Wednesday, 01 July 2015

BBC News

• Zac Goldsmith: 'Runway figures don't add up' [video]The Airports Commission has backed a third Heathrow runway, saying it will add £147bn in economic growth and 70,000 jobs by 2050.
• Report backs third Heathrow runwayThe Airports Commission has backed a third Heathrow runway, saying it will add £147bn in economic growth and 70,000 jobs by 2050.
• New airport boom puts London in the shadowsThe rivals putting London in the shadows
• Virgin Atlantic to cut 500 jobsVirgin Atlantic sheds about 500 managerial and support jobs just months after the airline announced a return to profit.
• Commission 'to back Heathrow runway'The Airports Commission will back building a new runway at Heathrow but still leave the door open for an alternative at its rival Gatwick, sources tell the BBC.
• Grounded: UK airport expansion plansWhy can't we decide how to expand our airports?

Department for Transport

• Transport Secretary confirms receipt of Airports Commission final reportTransport Secretary will make a statement to Parliament later today.

Financial Times

• Airports panel backs third Heathrow runwayDavies commission calls for ban on night flights to reduce noise level
• Osborne seeks airport expansion backingRecommendation from Davies Commission due on Wednesday
• Heathrow expansion faces multiple hurdlesTory opponents whose constituents live under the flight path will fight to the end
• Lufthansa sets sights on civilian dronesGerman carrier plans training and maintenance push to help offset competition for passenger services
• IndiGo airline marks Indian IPO revival$400m share offer raises hopes that listings will take off again
• Sky-high demand keeps ticket prices aloftAirlines in the EU and US have little incentive to pass on fuel savings to passengers in the summer
• Lufthansa offers Germanwings victims €25,000Task force set up after the crash says European pilots could face random tests for drugs and alcohol

The Guardian

• London airports expansion report will not be binding, say ToriesCommission chaired by Sir Howard Davies prepares to publish verdict on Heathrow v Gatwick debate – but Tories say they will make final decisionThe government is to make clear that it is not bound by the findings of the independent commission on the expansion of airport capacity in the south east of England. Related: Forget airport expansion, Davies report should tackle frequent flyers Continue reading...
• Heathrow third runway recommended in Davies report on airport capacityAirports Commission says £17bn expansion is "clear and unanimous" choice but should include night flight ban and laws against ever building a fourth runwayA third runway should be built at Heathrow, the Airports Commission has recommended, but only if it can meet stringent conditions on noise and air pollution.Those conditions should include a ban on night flights, legally binding caps on noise and air quality – and legislation to rule out ever building a fourth runway. Continue reading...

The Independent

• Heathrow Airport expansion: Commission report backs third runwayAfter decades of dithering about extra aviation capacity in South-east England, a third runway is needed at Heathrow: that is the conclusion of the Airports Commission set up by the Prime Minister.

The Telegraph

• Heathrow third runway wins over Gatwick - liveThe Airports Commission chaired by Sir Howard Davies has recommended that a third runway at Heathrow is the best way to expand the UK's airport capacity
• Boris Johnson: Expanding Heathrow is 'undeliverable and not going to happen'The London Mayor's comments come hours before the publication of Sir Howard Davies' report into airport capacity in the south east of England

London Evening Standard

• After three-year inquiry, Airports Commission makes clear call for third Heathrow runway A clear-cut call for a third runway at Heathrow was made by the Airports Commission today.

London TravelWatch

• Improve public transport to all London’s airports whatever the decision on airport expansion says passenger watchdogResponding to the publication of the Airports Commission report on the need for additional UK airport capacity, which recommended a third runway at Heathrow, London TravelWatch has emphasised the need to improve access to all London’s airports regardless of the Government’s final decision on expansion.

Aviation Industry

• Singapore Airlines caters to foodies with 'book the cook' fine dining optionSingapore Airlines is catering to true-blood foodie jet-setters who appreciate fine dining aloft le with the carrier's 'book the cook' amenity. Offered in the new Premium Economy Class the menu features a variety of tasty offerings paired wines and Champagne and a specially-designed collector's edition amenity kit plus new advanced in-flight entertainment system.
• Ryanair gets Schiphol slotsThe slots are for the upcoming winter season

Other News Sources

• The final chapter is yet to be writtenThe Airport Commission’s report today recommended a new runway is built at Heathrow but only if tough conditions are met.
• Cost of business trips drop 7%CWT study shows business class bookings drop in favour of economy