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A million and a half minutes of delays in a year on GWR trains - and there's only half a million minutes a year
GWR bosses have admitted the performance of its train franchise has ‘been impacted’ as the total number of delays on the lines in and around Bristol has risen to its highest level in years.
Electric buses are the future, charging them is the challenge, says transport chief
Ditching dirty diesel buses to go fully electric would greatly improve London’s air quality — but powering them will prove difficult, a senior public transport boss has said.
Rail links hopes are voiced by airport chiefs
"It is vital for the UK economy that the there is support for airports like East Midlands that can deliver greater access to world markets."
Thursday, 12 July 2018
BBC News
- Ryanair cancels 30 flights as pilots strike in IrelandThe airline is facing its first strike in Ireland since recognising unions in its home market.
Manchester Evening News
- How does Manchester Airport's new free drop-off shuttle bus work? And how long does it take? We found out...Drivers are now being charged £3 for five minute stays and £4 for ten minutes after the airport introduced drop-off fees this week. But there is a free alternative which passengers can use. We tested it out
Aviation Industry
- Air France-KLM still without a CEO after nearly 2 monthsAir France-KLM is nearing two months without a CEO, with a replacement for Jean-Marc Janaillac, who left May 15 following a bitter dispute with unions over pay, still to be found. read more
- UK pilot seeks retirement age reviewA pilot has lodged a legal challenge against the UK CAA, seeking a judicial review of commercial-pilot age restrictions. read more
- Vistara's new Airbus, Boeing orders to enable international expansionIndian airline Vistara advanced its goal of launching international service in 2018 with commitments to order 13 Airbus A320neos and six Boeing 787-9s, in deals valued at a combined $3.1 billion at list prices, the company announced July 11.
- Germany's LGW names new management Germany-based regional carrier LGW has named Francesco Sciortino and Michael Knoth as new managing directors, succeeding Peter Knecht and Felix Genze, from Aug. 1.
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