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A third of businesses want ministers to greenlight transport and infrastructure investment
One in three businesses want ministers to prioritise investment in infrastructure, according to a new survey of British firms.
Plan to boost transport across the North is released today
The plan is being developed to transform the North’s economy through investment in the region’s transport infrastructure, and TFN say could help create a million new jobs and add £100 billion to the UK’s economy.
The Tavistock tram plan that could link to Plymouth and transform transport in North Cornwall
A tram-style Metro link between Plymouth and Tavistock could transform journeys into the city from North Cornwall.
London and south east train operators responsible for almost HALF of complaints last year
Disgruntled train passengers were not happy with delays, cancellations and lack of punctuality in London and the south east
Monday, 19 June 2017
BBC News
- Airbus unveils 'more efficient' A380 jumboThe firm says the new plane will burn less fuel and have capacity for 80 more seats.
Financial Times
- Heathrow names El Al as dirtiest, noisiest airlineAirport’s carrier rankings show widely varying performances on emissions and noise
- Boeing intensifies small-jet battle with Airbus US company to use Paris air show to launch bigger version of 737 passenger aircraft
The Scotsman
- Air tax plans to reward Scotland’s richest - reportPlans to cut aviation tax in Scotland are “predominantly a tax giveaway for Scotland’s wealthiest households and corporations”, according to a new report.
The Mirror
- Brussels Airport placed on lockdown after 'suspicious writing' discovered on walls of men's toilets in arrivals hallPolice and soldiers swooped on the terminal to set up a security perimeter and search the building for any suspicious packages
Aviation Industry
- Boeing: MAX 8 doing well with launch customer Malindo Air Boeing said June 18 it was “very satisfied” with the early in-service performance of the 737 MAX 8 with its lead customer, Malaysia’s Malindo Air. read more
- Airbus launches A380-plus development studyAirbus is offering its customers an enhanced version of the A380 dubbed the A380-plus, seeking to regain market traction with its biggest aircraft. read more
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