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Rail industry income from passenger fares has risen by nearly 20 per cent in five years
The rail industry’s income from passenger fares has surged by nearly a fifth in five years, according to figures out today from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
Sir John Armitt named chair of the National Infrastructure Commission after Lord Adonis resignation over Brexit
Sir John Armitt has today been appointed chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, after Lord Adonis resigned from the role in December.
Early opening of Toton Hub to stimulate regeneration
The planned HS2 station at Toton could open several years ahead of schedule, and before the arrival of HS2 Phase 2b in 2033.
New Transport ministers facing ‘key challenges’
THE Department for Transport ministerial team consists of mostly new faces after the New Year cabinet reshuffle, although rumours that transport secretary Chris Grayling was set to be moved by Theresa May turned out to be unfounded.
Friday, 19 January 2018
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- Justine Greening hits out at Heathrow expansion plansFormer Education Secretary Justine Greening has criticised the government over its plans to expand Heathrow.
- HIV positive man can become a commercial pilotAviation officials reverse a decision not to grant him a medical certificate to train with an airline.
- Superjumbo jet future secured by Emirates orderA big order from Emirates airline saves the A380 after Airbus threatened to stop making the plane.
Financial Times
- Ryanair strikes pay rise deal with UK air crewAgreement includes London’s Stansted, but not crews on the continent
Birmingham Mail
- Ryanair pilots vote to accept 20 per cent pay rise The increase will be paid next week after being accepted in bases including Stansted
Daily Post (North Wales)
- The Airbus A380 deal that may have just SAVED the superjumbo The future of the giant airliner had been under serious threat which would have impacted on jobs at Broughton
Bucks Free Press
- PICTURES: New images show how Heathrow Airport could look if new runway given the go-aheadNew images have emerged of how Heathrow Airport might look should its third runway expansion get Government sign-off later this year.
Aviation Industry
- Lufthansa implements SmartDepart fast lanes in MunichLufthansa has introduced SmartDepart gates in Munich Airport to expedite passengers flying to Dusseldorf, Berlin/Tegel, Frankfurt and Hamburg, avoiding long waits before takeoff.
- Airbus to build A380 for another decade after Emirates dealAirbus said it will continue to build the A380 for at least another decade following a commitment from Emirates Airline to add at least 20 aircraft to its backlog.
- Ryanair's UK pilot bases vote to accept pay increasesRyanair said all 15 of its UK pilot bases had voted in secret ballot to accept pay increases of up to 20%, including London Stansted Airport, which had previously rejected the offer of improved pay, with the increases to be paid in its January payroll.
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