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FIRSTGROUP has appointed Matthew Gregory as its new chief financial officer. Mr Gregory currently holds the same role at specialist plastic, foam and fibre product supplier Essentra.
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Airplane noise violation limits must remain in force at Luton Airport, says St Albans MP
The airport has asked its owner, Luton borough council, to change a condition attached to the planning permission it granted in 2013, because it fears airlines will be penalised for failing to meet noise limits.
Stagecoach warning over bus franchising
Bus franchising in England would cost too much money and undermine the advantages of competition, the chief executive of Stagecoach said on Friday.
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- Qantas chief’s pay soars as revamp takes offSix senior executives divide A$23m pot after programme of cuts bolsters airline’s performance
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- Drone comes as close as 50 metres to plane above London City Airport Both the pilot, co-pilot and a passenger on board the twin-engined Dash 8 aircraft (file picture), which can carry up to 78 passengers, spotted the drone near London City Airport in April.
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- Aviation experts call for prison sentences for people flying drones too close to manned aircraftThe call came after it was revealed a passenger plane had a near miss with a pilotless device while another drone forced a Royal Navy Lynx helicopter to swerve
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- Security Scanners at Stansted Airport to strike on Bank Holiday MondayWorkers who operate the security scanners for luggage at Stansted Airport are to stage a strike on Bank Holiday Monday in a row over pay.
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- Airplane noise violation limits must remain in force at Luton Airport, says St Albans MPThe airport has asked its owner, Luton borough council, to change a condition attached to the planning permission it granted in 2013, because it fears airlines will be penalised for failing to meet noise limits.
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- Regional Airline Association appoints new presidentOn Aug. 28, Faye Malarkey Black was appointed president of the Washington, DC-based Regional Airline Association (RAA). read more
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