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London City Airport wants to increase number of flights
A draft plan predicts increased passenger demand doubling by 2030 at the east London airport.
Towards a greener aviation industry
The aviation industry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions are highlighted by Alexandre de Juniac, Tim Alderslade and Karen Dee, while Gavin Greenwood warns about the impact of transit passengers at Heathrow
Forget about speed – make HS2 project’s main selling point its great connectivity
Manchester and the industrial northern cities need HS2 but the real benefit hasn’t been properly explained. A rebranding, one that says very simply what the new service is bringing, and why that matters, is in order
Saturday, 29 June 2019
BBC News
- Stansted Airport expansion refused by local councilPlans to expand Stansted Airport have been refused by a local council, despite approval last year. Uttlesford District Council said the airport's plans to increase its passenger numbers must be reviewed again by its planning committee.
- Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faultsThe sweeping approach along a slick set of motorway junctions is convincing enough - although there is curiously little traffic.
- Parking charges could make £1bn for councils, study saysCouncils in England could make a record surplus of £1bn from parking charges and penalties this year, a study says.
- Cyclists win damages over Edinburgh tram track injuriesThe cyclists sued City of Edinburgh Council after falling off and being injured when their bike wheels got stuck in tracks.
- London City Airport wants to increase number of flightsA draft plan predicts increased passenger demand doubling by 2030 at the east London airport.
- Seven new Glasgow Airport strike dates announced for JulyThe action is scheduled to take place throughout the first fortnight of July in a row over pay and pensions.
- The town fighting the Ford factory closureWorkers at Ford's factory in Bridgend feel betrayed by the car manufacturer, which is closing plants.
The Guardian
- Costain shares plummet after HS2 and M6 contract delaysEngineering giant takes 35% hit to share price after gloomy trading update
- Edinburgh cyclists win damages over injuries caused by tram tracksDozens of people could be in line for payments after judge’s landmark ruling
- Towards a greener aviation industryThe aviation industry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions are highlighted by Alexandre de Juniac, Tim Alderslade and Karen Dee, while Gavin Greenwood warns about the impact of transit passengers at Heathrow
- Passenger threatened with court for using screenshot of e-ticketTraveller was allowed to board train, but was later told she would have to pay £160 fare
The Independent
- Forget about speed – make HS2 project’s main selling point its great connectivityManchester and the industrial northern cities need HS2 but the real benefit hasn’t been properly explained. A rebranding, one that says very simply what the new service is bringing, and why that matters, is in order
- Why airlines apply 'rip-off clauses' to no-showsConsumer group Which? has called it a 'disgraceful practice'
The Telegraph
- Exclusive: Britain's least reliable flight routes – including the Ryanair service that's nearly always late [Subscription]Though you may encounter them only a handful of times a year, there are few things more infuriating than flight delays: often unexpected, unexplained and destined to ruin your plans completely.
Times Online
- Sunday parking fees ‘will drive shoppers away’ [subscription]A “unilateral” decision to scrap free Sunday parking in Glasgow has left traders fearing for their business and the Kirk braced for falling congregations.
- We’re cracking down on the idling drivers who pose a health risk to children - Chris Grayling MP [subscription]Over the past decade new and emerging technologies have transformed our motor industry, our national infrastructure and the way we travel. We know are making significant progress through our investments in low emission vehicles and greener public transport. Our Road to Zero strategy sets out a clear path for Britain to be a world leader in the zero emission revolution, ensuring that the UK has cleaner air, a better environment and a stronger economy.
- Drivers face £100 fines for leaving engines running [subscription]Drivers could be handed on-the-spot fines of £100 for leaving engines running while parked, under new rules to combat air pollution. The Department for Transport is considering increasing the existing £20 penalty to create a greater deterrent, The Times understands. A public consultation on the change will begin over the summer as part of reforms designed to reduce emissions from vehicles in England.
Edinburgh Evening News
- Edinburgh Airport has busiest day EVER with 56,000 travellers passing throughEdinburgh Airport has experienced its busiest day ever today with about 56,000 travellers passing through the terminal.
London Evening Standard
- National rail strike: Threat of first walkout in 20 years moves a step closer in major dispute over pensionsThe first national rail strike since 1994 has moved a step closer with more than 40,000 mainline rail staff to be balloted in an escalating dispute over pensions.
Nottingham Evening Post
- Calls for better access for disabled people at Nottinghamshire railway stationOne resident called for the station to be brought 'up to standard'. Campaigners have called for improvements at a Nottinghamshire railway station to 'bring it up to standard' and make it more accessible for disabled people.
Yorkshire Post
- Boris Johnson and his Northern Powerhouse Rail test – The Yorkshire Post saysTHE success of the Power Up The North campaign, launched less than three weeks ago by The Yorkshire Post and 33 newspapers, can be judged by the commitment made by Tory leadership frontrunner Boris Johnson at the latest hustings.
Hull Daily Mail
- The forgotten train station which could reopen after 30 yearsThirty years have been and gone but Melton Halt train station has remained in the memories of those who used to board and alight on their way to and from work, day trips and city breaks.
Other Regional Press
- Councillors refer Stansted Airport decision back to planning committee despite legal advice from officersCouncillors chose to defy legal advice from council officers on Friday by voting not to issue a planning approval notice for Stansted Airport, deciding instead to refer the matter back to the planning committee.
- TfL boss: 'Tube air is so safe I'd live down there'A Transport for London (TfL) boss has dismissed the dangers of air pollution on the Tube, saying he’d “happily live on the Underground 24 hours a day”.
- Sound shower boosts train travel for the visually impairedA STUDENT has devised a simple solution to help the visually impaired to navigate railway stations. Danny O’Beirne’s research found that many people with visual impairments are put off travelling by train in the UK due to the potential for confusion when they arrive at a station.
- Salisbury station set for upgrades after South Western Rail receive million pound grantSOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has been granted more than a million pounds to upgrade cycle facilities across its network, including in Salisbury.
Bikebiz
- Cycling UK launches new campaign to inspire more women to cycleCycling UK is launching a new campaign to inspire more women to cycle, as a new poll reveals 85% of women in the UK never ride.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Local SMEs key for Midland Metro Alliance's head of procurement Paula Gray Paula Gray, head of procurement, explains how the Midland Metro Alliance continues to establish partnerships with innovative local SMEs. The Midland Metro Alliance, working on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority, is expanding the tram network by approximately 34km across the region to...
Aviation Industry
- Boeing: MAX fixes likely to take until at least SeptemberBoeing will need at least until September to address a new flight control computer (FCC) issue and wrap up changes needed to get the fleet flying again, ATW has learned. read more
- Lufthansa Cargo considers early retirement of MD-11F fleetLufthansa Cargo is seriously evaluating a much speedier retirement of its remaining MD-11F fleet, the company confirmed. read more
- Air France, KLM to switch A350, 787 orders Air France and KLM will swap their remaining firm orders for Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s and as they seek to gain fleet efficiencies through harmonization and accelerated growth of similar aircraft at both airlines, the Air France-KLM Group said June 28. read more
- US legislators want to close TSA security gaps, improve covert testingThe chairmen of two US House committees overseeing aviation security have introduced legislation that would require TSA to implement an improved covert testing program to identify security gaps in its screening process. read more
- Icelandair brings in more capacity for grounded MAXsIcelandair is bringing in Bombardier Q400 aircraft from one of its sister companies as it continues to try to offset problems arising from the grounding of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. read more
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