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Tuesday, 06 June 2017

BBC News

• Trump to privatise air traffic controlUS President Donald Trump wants to privatise air traffic control operations, creating a not-for-profit company to oversee functions now handled by the federal government.
• Rail services restored after engineering work overranServices are back to normal following disruption caused by overrunning engineering work.
• Airline shares lower after terror attackShares in Easyjet and BA owner IAG both close lower in the wake of Sunday's assaults in London.
• UK car registrations fall 8.5% in MayBuyers were cautious in the run-up to the general election, the car industry body says.
• British Airways says IT chaos was caused by human errorAirline's owner commissions an independent review after saying an engineer 'disconnected the power'.

Financial Times

• Trump proposes privatisation of air traffic controlWhite House puts upgrade of air travel system at top of its infrastructure agenda

The Guardian

• Donald Trump unveils plan to privatize 'antiquated' air traffic control systemDonald Trump derided America’s air traffic control systems on Monday as “antiquated”, “horrible” and in urgent need of modernisation. He offered few other details, however, about his promised $1tn infrastructure programme.
• Air pollution fears see demand for diesel cars fall by fifthDiesel sales in May are down 20% with industry insiders blaming lack of government clarity for consumer uncertaintyDemand for new diesel cars plummeted by a fifth last month amid rising concerns over air pollution.
• BA orders independent inquiry into IT meltdownAirline chief Willie Walsh admits communications were poor after incident that left 75,000 passengers strandedBritish Airways has ordered an independent investigation into the systems meltdown that left 75,000 passengers stranded over the bank holiday weekend.The actions of a technician who switched off and then reconnected the power supply to BA’s data centre are expected to form the centre of the inquiry, which will be carried out by an as-yet-unnamed external company. Continue reading...

The Telegraph

• M25 to get runway bridge in latest Heathrow expansion planshe M25 remains one of the largest hurdles to overcome in the expansion of Heathrow Airport, but plans for a series of 'viaducts' seem to be gathering momentum.

Mail Online

• Diesel car sales fall by 20% amid health worries taxes Sales of new diesel cars in the UK have slumped by a fifth amid fears they will be hammered by tax hikes and charges, figures revealed yesterday.

Birmingham Mail

• Huge change to Birmingham bus routes come into place - and people aren't happyA councillor has written to the bus company to complain about the changes

Bristol Live

• Why Bristol Airport just had the busiest weekend in its historyBristol Airport had the busiest weekend in its entire history – because of all the Real Madrid fans flying in for the Champions League.

London Evening Standard

• Officials face questions over why barriers were not built earlierPolice, TfL, and council officials were today facing serious questions over why barriers were not installed immediately after the terror attack in Westminster in March.
• London terror attack: cyclists claim security barriers on London bridges are 'unsafe,' hours after they are installedCyclists have complained that new security barriers on London's bridges make roads less safe for them, just hours after they were installed to protect pedestrians from terror attacks.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Businesses to be briefed on HS2A free breakfast briefing over how businesses could benefit from the HS2 high speed rail project is being held in Kidderminster.

Reading Evening Post

• M3 to close for full weekend as Smart Motorway project enters final stages Work will include drainage work and vegetation clearance

Buying Business Travel

• Wizz Air enjoys 22 per cent surge in passengersAirline is set for further expansion including new routes from Luton
• British Airways set for more cabin crew strikesUnion announces four-day industrial action for later this month

Rail Technology Magazine

• Metrolink unveils unique 'Spirit of Manchester' tramMetrolink yesterday unveiled a special tram that pays tribute to the “unique spirit” of Manchester that passengers will now be able to see running on the network. Tram 3022 has been renamed the ‘Spirit of Manchester’ and is adorned with a grey, yellow and black design...

Aviation Industry

• Airbus confirms more A380 production cuts Airbus has confirmed it is preparing a further reduction of A380 output, as the company struggles to finalize more orders for the aircraft. read more
• Airbus’ Leahy may retire ‘sooner rather than later’ Airbus is nearing a major change in its sales organization, as its current head of sales John Leahy has indicated he will retire soon. read more
• Trump: Bidding underway for ‘one great company’ to run ATCThe Trump administration has proposed its Air Traffic Control Reform Initiative June 5, formally setting forth a plan to remove US air traffic control (ATC) from FAA oversight, replacing it with a non-profit, independent entity. read more
• Finnair CEO named as oneworld chairmanFinnair CEO Pekka Vauramo is to chair the governing board of the oneworld alliance for the coming two years. read more
• ICAO & IATA seek more common sense in cabin laptop bansICAO is establishing two safety and security groups in the wake of the US and UK aircraft cabin laptop bans and calling for a “prudent balance” of all commercial air transport safety and security risks. read more

Other News Sources

• Bus gets covered in handprints for unique Hull 2017 design Children and adults alike have been making their own mark on the City of Culture by giving their handprints to put on a bus.
• Bus gets covered in handprints for unique Hull 2017 design Children and adults alike have been making their own mark on the City of Culture by giving their handprints to put on a bus.
• Trump Backs Air Traffic Control PrivatizationWASHINGTON — President Trump endorsed a proposal on Monday to privatize air traffic control, seizing on a decades-old idea as proof that he is advancing the ambitious infrastructure rebuilding plan he promised during his campaign but is still months from delivering.