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Saturday, 02 June 2012

BBC News

• Baggage strike begins at airportBaggage handlers at Stansted Airport in Essex begin a four-day strike over the Jubilee weekend.
• Heathrow Olympics terminal readyThe new Olympics terminal is officially handed over to Heathrow Airport's operators, BAA.
• Edinburgh Airport changes handsThe owner of Gatwick and London City airport formally takes ownership of Edinburgh Airport following a £807m deal.

The Herald

• Improvements for Edinburgh AirportTHE new owner of Edinburgh Airport has promised to introduce tough new targets to speed up boarding times as part of a focus on improving passengers' experience.
• Airline plans more Europe flightsBMI Regional is hoping to launch more direct flights to Europe, according to the new chairman of the Aberdeen-based airline, Ian Woodley.

Edinburgh Evening News

• Ex-boss Gordon Dewar back to pilot Edinburgh Airport to new heightsTHE new owner of Edinburgh Airport has announced the return of former boss Gordon Dewar to preside over a “new era of competition and growth”.

London Evening Standard

• Airport workers in strike actionBaggage handlers and other ground staff at Stansted Airport are launching a four-day strike in a row over new rosters.

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• New routes on way from BMI Regional A group of north-east aviation entrepreneurs took the reins at Aberdeen-based BMI Regional yesterday ” and said new routes were on the way.

Aviation Industry

• Birmingham airport attacks 'Heathrow congestion'New advertising campaign aims to encourage travellers to stop flying from south-east airports