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Shipping industry faces calls to clean up emissions
There are warnings that shipping could contribute almost a fifth of global carbon emissions by 2050.
Heathrow third runway noise would affect 2.2m people, analysis finds
More than 2 million people would be exposed to additional aircraft noise if Heathrow builds a third runway, according to a government analysis.
Seven new railway stations on way - including routes to Merry Hill and West Midland Safari Park
Seven new railway stations are on the way for the West Midlands – including one at the Merry Hill shopping centre and another at West Midland Safari Park.
Gatwick station plans submitted
Plans for a multi-million pound expansion of Gatwick Airport railway station have been submitted to Crawley Borough Council for approval.
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
BBC News
- Strike threat as Prestwick Airport pay talks break downThe Prospect union says it will consult staff over potential industrial action after Prestwick Airport pay talks break down.
- Lufthansa cancels 800 flights amid strike actionA walkout by public sector workers forces the airline to ground half its flights on Tuesday.
Financial Times
The Guardian
- Heathrow third runway noise would affect 2.2m people, analysis findsMore than 2 million people would be exposed to additional aircraft noise if Heathrow builds a third runway, according to a government analysis.
City AM
- From Emirates to Air New Zealand: Here are the top 10 airlines in the worldThe 10 best airlines in the world have been named for 2018 - and there is only one UK carrier among the names.
The Mirror
- 'Carnage' at Stansted Airport as 'thousands' caught up in delays at arrivals and baggage claim Dozens of angry travellers took to Twitter to report problems at the airport overnight
London Evening Standard
- Gatwick Airport runway forced to close due to staff sicknessGatwick airport was forced to shut its runway today when only one air traffic controller was available.
Manchester Evening News
- Manchester Airport passengers angry over hour long passport control queues in ‘baking hot corridors’ Bosses say a number of flights came in outside of their scheduled time and created a backlog
Buying Business Travel
- Air France and Lufthansa prepare for strikesBoth airlines cancel flights on 10 April
Aviation Industry
- Court decision could spur US maintenance manual fightA US court ruling has determined FAA is not obligated to force an aerospace manufacturer to supply maintenance instructions to a repair station. read more
- IATA: February passenger traffic rebounds on strong economic backdropGlobal passenger traffic increased 7.6% in February, resuming the upward momentum of 2017 after a January slowdown affected by the later timing of the Lunar New Year. read more
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