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Tuesday, 25 April 2017

BBC News

• Cardiff Airport unveils Qatar Airways flightsAttracting long-haul destinations has been one of the aims of the airport.
• Holyrood set for first vote on devolved air tax plansMSPs are to vote on the Air Departure Tax (Scotland) Bill amid calls for more detail on aviation tax policy.

The Herald

• Massive Glasgow Airport security queues spark fear among passengersSecurity at Glasgow Airport was so overrun with thousands of passengers this morning, some feared they would miss their flights.

The Huffington Post

• This 'Flying Car' Might Be The Closest Thing To A Podracer Ever Built A ‘flying car’ firm has revealed footage of a futuristic vehicle that might be the closest thing to a podracer you’ll ever be able to buy. Kitty Hawk, which counts Google founder Larry Page as an investor, says a consumer version of the electric aircraft will go on sale this year. And because the Flyer is classified as an ultralight aircraft, pilots won’t require a license to fly it – at least not in the US. The Flyer, which is designed to be flown above water, is one of a number of flying vehicles set to be launched over the next few months. AeroMobi...

C.N.N.

• Malaysia Airlines CEO attempts 'greatest turnaround'Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew wants to drive down costs and turn its fleet of A380 superjumbo jets into charter planes for Muslim pilgrims.

Buying Business Travel

• Qatar Airways unveils Cardiff routeFirst regular direct long-haul flight linking Wales to major hub in Gulf region

Aviation Industry

• Etihad names new airline partners CEOAbu Dhabi-based Etihad Aviation Group named Robin Kamark as CEO-Airline Equity Partners on April 24. read more
• Russia’s passenger traffic up 19.4% in 1QRussian airlines carried a total of 19.7 million passengers in 1Q 2017, up 19.4% year-over-year (YOY). read more