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BBC News
- Airport's passenger numbers riseLatest figures from Birmingham Airport show a
- Chocks away at Birmingham AirportBirmingham Airport's new roadside advertising campaign hits the road to London in an attempt to win more passengers.
- Airport runs out of aviation fuelAviation fuel is sent to Manchester Airport after it ran out of supplies, a spokesman says.
- Etihad in Virgin Australia dealAbu Dhabi's Etihad Airways buys a 4% stake in Virgin Australia in a bid to expand its global presence and take on Gulf rivals.
Financial Times
- Solar Impulse makes historic flightThe solar-powered aircraft backed by the companies Solvay and Schindler has been developed over eight years on a budget of about €90m
- London market takes off without RyanairCarrier™s shares fall amid fears oil price fall will erode budget airlines™ competitive advantage “ as banks lead largest market rally in six months
- Lack of fuel threatens Manchester flightsThe refinery halted its supply to the airport after finding issues with the quality of some jet fuel but says production is now back to normal
The Independent
- Fuel supply problems threaten flight chaos at Manchester airportTravel plans for thousands of air passengers were thrown into chaos today by an aviation fuel supply problem at a busy international airport.Related StoriesSri Lanka protest greets royal lunch guestsPre-Globe Shakespeare theatre unearthed in London21 infected by Legionnaires' bugTeacher wins pregnancy sacking caseCooling towers blamed as worst outbreak of Legionnaires in Scottish history leaves one dead and 12 critically ill
The Telegraph
- Manchester airport runs out of fuelFlights from Manchester airport face cancellation or delays due to an interruption in fuel supply.
Mail Online
- Manchester Airport runs out of fuel sparking fears of chaos for thousands of passengersAircraft have not been able to refuel at the airport since 6pm, sparking fears of mass cancellations and delays. It is the first time that the airport has run out of fuel in its history.
Birmingham Post
- Birmingham Airport could move to be closer to HS2Birmingham Airport passenger terminals could be moved more than half a mile east to be closer to the planned HS2 interchange.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Travel plan chaos for passengers over Manchester Airport fuel supply problemTravel plans for thousands of air passengers have been thrown into chaos by an aviation fuel supply problem at Manchester airport.
London Evening Standard
- Airport fuel 'being replenished'An aviation fuel supply problem at a busy international airport appeared to have been solved - but passengers were warned that their travel plans could still be disrupted in the short term.
Manchester Evening News
- Delays predicted after Manchester airport runs out of fuelFuel is piped to Manchester Airport again after its supplies ran out for the first time in history. But the process is a lengthy one and on-site tanks will not be fully replenished until 8.30am tomorrow. Planes will not be allowed to refuel until then - meaning delays are expected early tomorrow morning.
Metro
- Manchester Airport fuel shortage expected to cause travel delaysThousands of air passengers flying from Manchester Airport could face flight delays or cancellations amid fuel shortage fears. Passengers flying from Manchester Airport face delays (Picture: PA) Officials at Manchester advised passengers flying on flights scheduled for Wednesday evening and throughout Thursday to check with airlines before travelling to the airport. The temporary fuel shortage, caused by a supply problem at the Essar refinery in Merseyside, means some airlines may not be able to refuel at the airport until the delay is fixed.'Today the airline fuel supply companies operati...
Blackpool Gazette
- Fuel shortage causes delays at Manchester AirportA number of flights were delayed this morning at a busy international airport following problems with fuel supplies.
- Fuel shortage causes delays at Manchester AirportA number of flights were delayed this morning at a busy international airport following problems with fuel supplies.
Crewe Chronicle
- UK & World News: Satnav 'affects' drivers' abilitiesSatnav systems sometimes send motorists the wrong way but they can also impair their driving ability, according to a study by academics.
Other Regional Press
- UK & World News: Fuel stocks flights delay warningSome air passengers are facing delays as fuel stocks return to normal at a busy international airport.
- Manchester Airport to run out of fuelTravel plans for thousands of air passengers have been thrown into chaos by an aviation fuel supply problem at Manchester Airport.
Aviation Industry
- Good Times For Airlines, So Where Are The Deals?A Delta Air Lines flight takes off from the Ronald Regan National Airport in Washington, D.C. As the price of oil trickles down, the airline industry is projected to have a historic good year.
- A Sneak Peek Inside New Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAXJust before Memorial Day, Los Angeles International Airport took the opportunity to host veterans, press and other VIPs for a tour of the New Tom Bradley International Terminal construction site.
- Manchester airport faces fuel shortageAirport warns of temporary fuel supply problems to airlines
- Etihad takes stake in Virgin Australia Shareholding will 'significantly strengthen' the partnership between the airlines
- British Airways takes over seven Bmi destinationsBA takes another step forward to integrate Bmi™s summer schedule
- Finnair flights hit by mechanics strikeCarrier warns of delays and cancellations over the next week
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