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Saturday, 02 December 2017

Financial Times

• UK wants to remain in EU aviation safety agencyMove will place industry under indirect jurisdiction of European Court of Justice

The Telegraph

• Dambusters squadron to be reformed to fly Britain's new stealth fighter jets, MoD announces  
• American Airlines to impose curbs on 'smart bags' 

Mail Online

• Flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver diverted to Manchester A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver has been directed to Manchester Airport (pictured landing) after an emergency was declared while the plane was mid-air.
• Sneaky add-ons make Ryanair and Easyjet £2.6BILLION a year The huge sums - for things like baggage charges, legroom and oxygen - are likely to infuriate passengers who have to pay for the ‘luxury’ of choosing their seats.

The Mirror

• EasyJet and Ryanair 'make astonishing £2.6BILLION' in add-ons every year: Here's how they do it If you rage at having to pay for the luxury of choosing your seat, be prepared to get even more angry

London Evening Standard

• American Airlines employees to receive anti-racism trainingAmerican Airlines workers are to get anti-racism training after a powerful civil rights organisation called for a boycott of the company.

Manchester Evening News

• Manchester Airport tips and tricks that travellers might not know aboutJetting off for a winter getaway? These tips may save you some time and cash

Northern Echo

• Newcastle International Airport soars to victory at transport awardsSTAFF at the region’s busiest airport are celebrating after being named Airport of the Year at an awards ceremony.

Other Regional Press

• Stevenage aircraft noise: Luton airport extends delayed landing gear trialsAeroplanes passing over Stevenage on their way into London Luton Airport will continue to delay lowering their landing gear as part of an extended trial to reduce noise over the town.

Aviation Industry

• AEF launches new guidance for people impacted by aircraft noiseAEF has today launched a new guide for anyone who might be experiencing aircraft noise whether from commercial airlines or light aircraft, including helicopters. The guidance, which can be found here, considers the issues that readers might be experiencing, and …

Other News Sources

• Former Monarch pilots join VirginNEW Aviation Minister Baroness Sugg joined the first of 22 new pilot recruits at Virgin Atlantic as they begin their training to become long haul First Officers.
• Here are 7 things you may not know about Gatwick AirportSome pub quiz trivia about the UK's second busiest airport