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South wales metro: Call for UK to cover any EU shortfall
EU funding to upgrade public transport in south Wales must be protected by the UK Government, the first minister is expected to say later.
Southern rail operator warned it will not be able to bid for new franchises
Rail minister says Govia Thameslink Railway should not be allowed to bid unless performance improvesThe rail minister, Claire Perry, has warned the operator of the troubled Southern rail franchise it will not be able to bid for future franchises unless it improves its performance.
Welsh Government announces taskforce to aid 'disadvantaged' valleys
The group aims to address the valleys’ future needs for education, health and economic development
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Financial Times
- Airbus fuels investor concern on slowdownExecutive highlights risk company’s aircraft orders this year could fall short of its deliveries
The Herald
- Flybe pulls out of talks to take over Heathrow's empty Scotland slotsLOW-COST carrier Flybe has suspended plans to take over vacant landing slots at Heathrow which it had planned to use for Scottish flights, blaming the hub's
The Scotsman
- Almost 1.2 million passengers used Edinburgh Airport in JuneEDINBURGH Airport experienced the busiest June on record out of any Scottish airport after welcoming nearly 1.2 million passengers.
Mail Online
- Farnborough airshow will show off new planes with bigger seats due to rising obesity levels Rising obesity levels in the UK and other Western countries means airlines need bigger seats. And this weekend one of the first planes will be shown off at the�Farnborough Airshow.
- Stansted Airport's electronic passport gates failing due to glare of setting sun Air passengers flying into London's Stansted Airport have found the low setting sun shining through the window behind them is preventing the computer scanners from recognising their faces
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow Airport boss: Third runway expansion 'can help British exporters'Heathrow could double its cargo capacity with a third runway that would "help even more British exporters trade with all the growing markets of the world" in Brexit Britain, the airport's boss has said.
- Stansted Airport hit by border control delays as setting sun blinds scannersPassengers are being hit by delays leaving Stansted Airport because the sun's rays are confusing the sophisticated scanners used at border control.
Other Regional Press
- Oxfordshire County Council joins calls for expansion of Heathrow Airport Oxfordshire County Council has added its voice to�calls�for�the Government to back plans for an extra runway at Heathrow Airport.
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- Virgin Atlantic announces order for Airbus A350sNew aircraft are part of Virgin’s plans to modernise fleet from 2019
- Qatar Airways unveils new Gulfstream orderAirline to add three long-range private jets to meet increased demand
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- Flight signals next phase for Bombardier’s Belfast facilityCity is getting ready to play key role in the expanding C-Series aircraft programme
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