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Saturday, 28 October 2017

BBC News

• WW2 pilot takes to the skies aged 96George Harvey's carer found a note saying he wanted to be airborne once more

Financial Times

• Profits jump at British Airways owner IAG
• Pilot relations in spotlight ahead of Ryanair resultsInvestors will seek assurance but airline still has highest operating margin in Europe

Times Online

• New F-35 warplane costs $1 trillion to operate [Subscription]The estimated lifetime cost to operate and support the world’s most expensive warplane has risen by almost a quarter in four years, a US spending watchdog has found.

Mail Online

• BA boss says firm will continue to fly planes after Brexit In an apparent rebuke to the Chancellor yesterday, International Airlines Group chief executive Willie Walsh said BA will continue to fly after Britain quits the EU in March 2019.

This is Money

• British Airways owner IAG eyes Monarch landing slots Chief executive Willie Walsh said IAG was 'interested in slots'. He added that profits were also expected to hit £1.3bn for the three months to September.

Birmingham Post

• The number of A380s flying out of Birmingham has just doubled Emirates launches second service to Dubai today using iconic aircraft

London Evening Standard

• African Americans warned to avoid American Airlines over discrimination claimsAfrican Americans have been warned not to travel on American Airlnes fiights.
• ES Views: Heathrow expansion plan is reckless and expensiveHave your say Twitter: @esviews Email: esviews@standard.co.uk

Buying Business Travel

• Govt seeks to “revolutionise airport screeningâ€�Fund set up to develop new technology

Other News Sources

• Another win for GatwickGATWICK Airport won an award at the London Construction Awards event in recognition of its programme of work to develop its North Terminal which was completed last year.
• Five marvels of the jet age from The Engineer’s archiveThe birth, development and application of the jet engine is well-documented in the pages of The Engineer. The Engineer has covered the entire history of powered flight, from the Wright brothers to the latest plans for exploration of other planets. It took a particular interest in one of the most momentous shifts in aerospace: the […] The post Five marvels of the jet age from The Engineer’s archive appeared first on The Engineer.
• Trump initiates drone integration research programmeUS President Donald Trump has signed a directive to establish a new research programme to test and validate the use of drones in partnership with states and local governments. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Programme will aim to unlock the potential economic benefit of drones while at the same time reducing their risk […] The post Trump initiates drone integration research programme appeared first on The Engineer.
• Airlander 10 set for maiden international flight with luxury travel companyAirlander 10, the world’s largest aircraft, is set to make its maiden international flight with Henry Cookson Adventures, a British luxury travel company. Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander 10 will be flown by the HCA in 2018 and the company is working alongside a team of scientists and engineers to ready her for launch. Once airborne, […] The post Airlander 10 set for maiden international flight with luxury travel company appeared first on The Engineer.