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Tuesday, 24 April 2018

The Telegraph

• Rolls-Royce mulls European move as Brexit deal worries growRolls-Royce is preparing to relocate the “signing off” of British-made airliner engines to Europe, as the EU aviation authority will hold the right to certify they are safe to fly in the event of a hard Brexit.

City AM

• Global investment manager AMP Capital makes a swoop for London Luton Airport as it picks up 49 per cent stake from ArdianAMP Capital said today it had picked up a 49 per cent stake in London Luton Airport.

Washington Post

• Boeing: US gets the tanker it wanted, nothing more -- A Boeing executive said on Wednesday that the Air Force will get the tanker it ordered - and no more.

Aviation Industry

• EU regulator investigates Alitalia state loanThe European Commission (EC) has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Italy’s €900 million ($1.1 billion) bridge loan to flag carrier Alitalia constituted state aid and whether it complied with European Union (EU) rules for aid to companies in difficulty. read more
• Air France strikes continue to impact operationsAir France said it expected to operate almost 75% of its flights on April 24 as strikes over pay continue. read more

Other News Sources

• £15m upgrade at Belfast City airport gets underwayA £15m ($20.92m) infrastructure investment project at George Best Belfast City airport, which will see a significant improvement and expansion in duty-free and other retail facilities, has got underway.