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British Airways is set to use its former Bmi slots at Heathrow for long-haul flights to Asia and North America. The carrier is due to launch services to Seoul in South Korea next month and Willie Walsh, chief executive of parent company IAG, said they were in negotiations with œseveral airports in Asia about new routes. œAsia is an opportunity - particularly now we have flights at Heathrow through the acquisition of Bmi, said Walsh during a presentation to City analysts. œWe are currently under-served in that market although we will not be looking to enter the intra-Asia market as we don™t ...

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  • UK auto renaissance 'to continue for five years'The current renaissance being enjoyed by the UK's automotive industry looks set to continue for at least a further five years, a report has predicted.Published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the study by the firm's auto analyst arm forecast a strong future for the nation's car industry, with global production expected to rise from 79.1 million in 2012 to more than 83.19 million next year.PwC Automotive practice partner Phil Harrold explained that despite tough economic conditions in Europe, recent investment in the British sector by firms such as BMW, Nissan and Gener...

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  • Axiom suspension system approvedEUROPE: DB Schenker Rail (UK) company Axiom Rail has received approval for its TF25E suspension system to operate throughout Europe, following a programme of testing in Germany and France in accordance with EN14363 (UIC518/UIC518-2) at speeds up to 120 km/h and axleloads up to 25 tonnes. Designed for speeds up to 120 km/h and axle loads up to 25 tonnes, Axiom says the hydraulically-damped TF25E generates lower track forces than conventional designs, meaning lower wear, quieter running and lower maintenance requirements.

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  • BA targets new routes to Asia and North America British Airways is set to use its former Bmi slots at Heathrow for long-haul flights to Asia and North America. The carrier is due to launch services to Seoul in South Korea next month and Willie Walsh, chief executive of parent company IAG, said they were in negotiations with œseveral airports in Asia about new routes. œAsia is an opportunity - particularly now we have flights at Heathrow through the acquisition of Bmi, said Walsh during a presentation to City analysts. œWe are currently under-served in that market although we will not be looking to enter the intra-Asia market as we don™t ...
  • Gatwick unveils new South Terminal revamp Gatwick has announced a £183.9 million project to redevelop its South Terminal Pier 1. The existing pier, which opened in 1958, will be demolished in the new year, with a two-storey replacement set to open in summer 2015. The new facility will include a new baggage system allowing passengers to use automated fast-bag drops, and gate rooms for passengers, linked to five new aircraft stands by air bridges. Airlines will also have the option to offer œday before check-in, through a new automated bag store system. Ahead of the opening of the new building, the South Terminal will benefit from a n...

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