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Wednesday, 27 June 2018

BBC News

• Uxbridge voters on Boris Johnson and Heathrow voteAn unscientific test with plastic balls gets the mood of voters in Boris Johnson's constituency about his absence from the Heathrow vote.
• Scottish government 'still backs Heathrow'The government says it continues to support a third runway
• Manchester Airport disrupted by power cutManchester Airport bosses say eight flights were affected by the power cut.
• Heathrow airport: MPs vote in favour of expansionThe Commons votes in favour of controversial plans for a third runway by 415 votes to 119.
• Brexit prompts Heathrow operator Ferrovial to move international HQ out of UKSpain's Ferrovial says it plans to move its international base to Amsterdam because of Brexit.

The Guardian

• The environmental impact of a third runway at HeathrowThis government’s decision to create more pollution at Heathrow (Report, 26 June) while simultaneously rejecting tidal power in Swansea Bay (Report, 26 June) shows it has no strategy for tackling climate change.

Times Online

• Wisdom of the Heathrow expansion plan - Letters [Subscription]Sir, Contrary to your leading article (“Third Runway”, June 26), Heathrow is the best option for expansion. Large hubs enable direct flights to a wide range of destinations, and the connectivity that Heathrow provides is essential to London’s global city status. If growth were directed elsewhere economies of scale would be lost and Britain would lose out to continental competitors.
• Holidaymakers ripped off with late add-ons to online bargainsOnline travel agents have been accused of ripping off holidaymakers by raising the price of flights at the 11th hour and selling “shameless add-ons” during the booking process.

City AM

• Heathrow boss says he can't guarantee prices won't rise to pay for third runway Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye has said he can't guarantee prices won't go up to pay for the airport's third runway.
• Spanish operating giant vows to move its international holding from the UK amid Brexit concerns A Spanish infrastructure firm in charge of Heathrow airport has said it will be moving its international headquarters from the UK over fears around Brexit, though there will no impact on employment or UK operations.

Birmingham Post

• Here's how Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country MPs voted on Heathrow's third runwaySee how West Midlands MPs voted when the Commons approved plans for a third runway at Heathrow

Aviation Industry

• Legal challenges to Heathrow third runway expected following votePlans to build a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport are facing a legal challenge after a UK parliamentary vote paved the way for Europe’s busiest airport to expand significantly. read more
• Congress set to grant US airports more PFC flexibilityUS Congress has opted to leave the federal cap on passenger facility charges (PFC) unchanged at $4.50 in the upcoming FAA reauthorization bill, but language in the bill would alter the program in other ways, according to people familiar with the matter. read more
• Boeing shows hypersonic airliner conceptBoeing Commercial Airplanes has unveiled a concept vehicle for an airliner capable of crossing the Atlantic in two hours, or the Pacific in three. read more

Green Miscellany

• Finnie calls on Scot Gov to speed up work on public sector rail bidJohn Finnie MSP, Scottish Green Party Transport spokesperson, has this afternoon (26 Jun 2018) called on The Scottish Government to speed up their work on a public sector rail bid, accusing ministers of pushing proposals into the long grass.