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Thursday, 24 May 2018

BBC News

• Boris Johnson says he 'probably needs' a private planeThe foreign secretary was asked if he would rather use a private plane over normal flights.
• The rocket that eats itselfEngineers are testing a rocket that could lift satellites into orbit by burning its own body as fuel.

City AM

• BBA Aviation set to take off with £66m acquisition of fuel firm EPICBBA Aviation has today announced the acquisition of fuel services business EPIC in a deal worth around $88.1m (£66m).

Mail Online

• Female EasyJet pilot claps back at male passengers' sexist comments Charlotte Knowlson, a female pilot for EasyJet, posted that she was 'baffled' over the rude remarks made by two men.

London Evening Standard

• TfL rethink on English language tests for minicab driversNew rules forcing private-hire drivers in London to prove their English language skills are set for a rethink.
• EasyJet pilot reveals shocking sexist comments she receives from passengersOne passenger said:

Aviation Industry

• Airbus changes A350, A380 loan programs to comply with WTO rulesAirbus and its four home countries—France, Germany, Spain and the UK—have made changes to reimbursable launch investment loans that they believe will bring the aid in compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. read more
• Lufthansa Group joins basic economy fare trendLufthansa Group network airlines will introduce an “Economy Lightâ€� fare on routes to North America for the summer 2018 season. read more
• Airlines eye retiring older aircraft if fuel costs continue to riseRising fuel prices may ground some older aircraft if airlines cut capacity, but most are putting off the decisions until after the peak summer season. read more
• Thomas Cook to replace Condor’s aging long-haul fleet European leisure group Thomas Cook will decide on the renewal of its long-haul fleet before the end of the year. read more
• Allegiant takes first US-built A320; begins All-Airbus fleet transitionLas Vegas, Nevada-based ULCC Allegiant Air has taken delivery of its first US-produced Airbus A320 aircraft from the Airbus’s US manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. read more

Other News Sources

• CAMMELL LAIRD TO RAMP UP HEATHROW HUB BIDBirkenhead-based Cammell Laird will ramp up its campaign to win a share of the £16bn contract to support the expansion of Heathrow Airport, following a delegation visit to assess its bid.