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Thursday, 19 May 2016

The Guardian

• EgyptAir flight MS804 disappears from radar between Paris and Cairo – live updatesAirline says plane, which took off from France’s Charles de Gaulle airport late on Wednesday night, has gone missing with 66 people on boardFears for missing EgyptAir flight 804 with 66 people on board 7.02am BST The French government will hold an emergency meeting in around half an hour to discuss the plane’s disappearance, the French president’s office has said.President François Hollande has already spoken to his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Hollande’s office said, and the two countries would be cooperating to establish the circumstances of the plane’s disappearance. 6.57am B...

The Scotsman

• Scottish airbase ‘runway-ready’ to be UK’s first spaceportSCOTLAND’S Discover Space UK, one of the front runners to host the country’s first spaceport, says it is ‘runway-ready’ to support the Government’s ambitions following the Queen’s speech.

Times Online

• Spaceport given lift-off to help Britain drive transport’s future [Subscription]The development of Britain’s first commercial spaceport formed part of a Queen’s Speech designed to pitch the UK as a pioneer for futuristic transport.

The Mirror

• Missing Egyptair plane MS804: What we know so farThe Airbus A320 aircraft, carrying at least 66 people, is feared to have crashed into the sea after disappearing from radar

Manchester Evening News

• Is agenda to energise the north still powering ahead? Business Week teamed up with Manchester Airports Group, Hainan Airlines, TransPennine Express and Aon to discuss where we are with the Northern Powerhouse vision.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Newcastle Airport hits back after being named as fifth worst for damaged luggage Newcastle Airport say they have only received nine complaints about damage in over four years

Get West London

• World's first airport cycle officer hired at Heathrow Airport to get staff on their bikesAli Jafarey, the first ever cycling officer, will be leading a one year partnership between Heathrow and a cycling charity

North Wales Live

• Delays on runway decision is an 'economic ticking timebomb' Liverpool business community warns Government over Heathrow expansion

Aviation Industry

• DOJ asks for more information on Alaska-Virgin mergerThe US Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust division has requested Alaska Airlines and Virgin America to provide additional information regarding their merger proposal. read more
• US airlines earn $4.8 billion 1Q pre-tax profit; revenue flatThe 10 publicly traded mainline US airlines reported a collective first-quarter pre-tax profit of $4.8 billion, according to Airlines for America (A4A). read more
• Russia names 11 airlines for Crimea subsidy programRussia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia, has authorized 11 airlines to operate subsidized flights to Crimea, from June 1-Nov. 30, 2016. read more
• Business class fares drop to five-year lowResearch shows top long-haul destinations are on average 20% cheaper than 2011