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Tuesday, 29 September 2015

BBC News

• McDonnell still Heathrow plan opponentThe shadow chancellor says he would remain an opponent of the expansion of Heathrow Airport even if the Labour Party supported it.

ITV News

• East London MPs press Government to 'get on with' Heathrow expansionA number of east London MPs have urged the Prime Minister to press ahead with a decision on expanding Heathrow Airport so that all parts of the capital can benefit from new jobs.

Financial Times

• IndiGo flies high amid aviation turbulenceIndian low-cost carrier prepares for IPO after cracking notoriously tough market

The Mirror

• Aer Lingus flight makes emergency landing at JFK Airport after hydraulic problems cause fire The Boeing 757 plane bound for Shannon, Ireland, was forced to land after crew reported hydraulic failure, landing gear door problems and no flaps

Wales Online

• Cameron urged to press on with Heathrow expansionA number of east London MPs have urged the Prime Minister to press ahead with a decision on expanding Heathrow Airport so that all parts of the capital can benefit from new jobs.

Other Regional Press

• Ilford Labour MPs write letter to David Cameron supporting Heathrow expansionIlford MPs, Wes Streeting and Mike Gapes, have signed a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to expand the country’s largest airport.

Aviation Industry

• Michael O'Leary wants to turn Ryanair into 'Amazon for travel' and double profits to a 2bnRyanair chief executive Micahel O'Leary has said that he is aiming to almost double the company's profits to a 2bn a year over the next six to eight years. The airline boss also said that he wants to turn the firm's website into the
• Virgin Atlantic’s Little Red operates its final flight​Virgin Atlantic UK domestic operation Little Red has closed its doors just 18 months after performing its first flight. read more
• Air France-KLM boosts Asia-Europe cargo linksThe Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLT) has approved an Air France-KLM 3X-weekly direct cargo service between Amsterdam and Busan, starting at the end of October. read more
• Berlin Brandenburg airport suffers further setbackWork halted on long-delayed project after structural flaws in terminal roof
• Delta “watching from the side linesâ€� in Lufthansa GDS disputeBBT speaks to Delta Air Lines senior VP for EMEA

Other News Sources

• Buyers voice concerns over growth of AirbnbBBT’s editor’s lunch with SACO saw a host of influential buyers discuss the latest trends in the accommodation sector