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Less than two weeks ago, I became the first female Muslim minister to stand and speak at the despatch box in the House of Commons.

Last week Heathrow launched a major consultation on its proposals for an expanded airport.

EasyJet chief Johan Lundgren cuts pay to match predecessorJohan Lundgren says the airline is committed to giving equal pay to men and women.

EasyJet chief takes pay cut to match female predecessorJohan Lundgren awarded base salary £34,000 higher than Carolyn McCall's £706,000 a year

Easyjet's new chief executive Johan Lundgren cuts his salary to match what Carolyn McCall was earningEasyjet's new chief executive Johan Lundgren has offered to reduce his salary to match what his predecessor, Carolyn McCall, was on.
Airports call for European safety rulebook on drones as "matter of urgency"Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said today there was "an urgent need" for a European rulebook on drones as usage continues to take off.
Boss of British Airways owner IAG Willie Walsh urges end to delay on 10-year Chinese visa rollout to boost post-Brexit tiesWillie Walsh has written to home secretary Amber Rudd saying it needs to be easier for Chinese visitors to visit the UK, warning that Britain will miss out on the economic boost brought from Chinese investment and affluent tourists.

Easyjet CEO takes pay cut to address gender gapEasyjet boss Johan Lundgren has volunteered to have his pay cut by £34,000 to match his predecessor Dame Carolyn McCall’s salary.
Lufthansa adds automatic check-in for Schengen flightsPassengers receive boarding pass 23 hours before departure
Qantas operates first US-Australia biofuel flightAirline saved 7 per cent of normal carbon emissions

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