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Alun Cairns hails 'new era' for devolution to Wales
Attempts to allow the assembly to award its rail franchise to a public sector operator, as well as getting control over fixed betting terminals, were also rejected during earlier proceedings in the Commons.
London's Heathrow sets August record as runway ruling nears
London's Heathrow Airport, which is battling Gatwick for government approval for an extra runway, said it handled a record 7.34 million passengers in August, with more flying to the Middle East and Latin America.
Birmingham Airport expansion 'being considered' by Prime Minister
Reports suggest Treasury Minister Jim O'Neill has urged Theresa May to look again at increasing city's airport as a way of tackling London's aviation congestion
First electric buses in central London 'by end of year' as two routes announced
Central London's first ever fully electric bus routes will be rolled out by the end of the year with USB sockets so passengers can charge their phones.
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
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- Cardiff to London air link must continue - Alun CairnsWelsh Secretary Alun Cairns says he hopes a new air link between Cardiff and London will continue for the long term.
The Telegraph
- Heathrow Airport suffers worst August traffic growth for four yearsHeathrow has suffered its worst August for four years, with traffic growth practically coming to a standstill at Britain’s biggest airport last month.
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- London's Heathrow sets August record as runway ruling nears London's Heathrow Airport, which is battling Gatwick for government approval for an extra runway, said it handled a record 7.34 million passengers in August, with more flying to the Middle East and Latin America.
Mail Online
- Heathrow and Gatwick airports record busiest August ever as they battle for expansion contract Some 7.3million passengers used Heathrow last month with growth on last August driven by a 9.7% rise in travel to and from the Middle East. 4.8million flyers used Gatwick airport.
Birmingham Post
- Birmingham Airport expansion 'being considered' by Prime Minister Reports suggest Treasury Minister Jim O'Neill has urged Theresa May to look again at increasing city's airport as a way of tackling London's aviation congestion
London Evening Standard
- Zac Goldsmith’s vow over Heathrow threatens May’s slender majorityTheresa May's slender Commons majority risks being cut even further if she backs a third runway at Heathrow, it emerged today.
- Heathrow Airport strikes gold with record August passenger numbersTeam GB's triumphant Olympians arriving back home this summer were among a record 7.3 million passengers passing through Heathrow's terminals last month, Europe's biggest airport has said.
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- Air passenger tax should be devolved to Wales so Cardiff Airport can get 'special treatment'The Plaid amendment to give the Assembly responsibility for taxing air passengers was defeated by 281 votes to 195
- Flybe flights from Cardiff Airport to London City launched as major rail works beginsThe flights have launched as the Severn Tunnel is closed for electrification work
Blackpool Gazette
- Aerospace firm welcomes interns to the FyldeBAE Systems has welcomed three students from the United Arab Emirates as they begin an 18 week internship at the company’s Warton and Samlesbury sites.
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- MH370: Did a fire break out on doomed Malaysia airlines flight?He's the man who has already made a name for himself by finding parts of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 but has Blaine Gibson unveiled a brand new mystery?
Buying Business Travel
- Flybe launches Cardiff-London City routeAirline to offer three flights on weekdays and two day on weekends
- HS2 boss to join Rolls-RoyceStop HS2 campaign group says departure is a 'serious blow' to those that champion project
- Passengers face £5 charge to skip passport queuesUnions label scheme as a ‘gimmick’
- Emirates welcomes former Malaysia CEO to top digital roleChristoph Mueller appointed chief digital and innovation officer
Aviation Industry
- American Airlines, flight simulator engineers reach tentative accordFort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines and the union representing the airline’s flight simulator engineers have reached a tentative agreement on a new joint collective bargaining agreement, both parties announced Sept. 9. read more
- Aeroflot transfers 787 deal to Avia Capital ServicesRussia’s Aeroflot Airline will transfer all rights and obligations under the contract for 22 Boeing 787s to Avia Capital Services leasing company. read more
- Lufthansa signs five-year deal for sustainable ATJ fuelsustainable alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) fuel over five years from Gevo, a commitment that allows the renewable chemicals and fuels producer to seek investment to build a commercial-scale refinery. read more
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- Stansted Airport records busiest month for nine yearsLondon Stansted Airport welcomed 2.5 million passengers during August, its busiest month for nine years.
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