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£100bn must be spent to revolutionise transport in northern England by 2050, according to more than 80 politicians calling for government investment.
The Windsor Link Railway plan to fast track the route to London comes a step nearer reality
A FORMER councillor's seven year fight to realise his dream of a new direct Windsor railway link to London has taken a giant step towards becoming a reality.
Thursday, 02 August 2018
BBC News
- Heatwave: Why is Heathrow so hot?It's Europe's busiest airport but why is Heathrow also a magnet for hot weather?
- Brownies launch aviation badge to encourage girls to become pilotsThe Girlguiding UK group is part of a campaign to encourage more women to become pilots.
- Donegal Airport has been voted the most beautifulThe beautiful surroundings of Donegal Airport have seen it named the most scenic in the world.
The Independent
- Ryanair passengers forced to evacuate plane after mobile phone bursts into flames‘All passengers were safely evacuated back to the terminal and cabin crew dealt with the mobile phone,’ the airline said
London Evening Standard
- Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary waives bonus after 2017 flight cancellation chaosRyanair boss Michael O’Leary has given up his large bonus for 2017-18 after last year’s flight cancellation chaos.
- Laura Craik on ending the airport ban on liquids, Hackney’s stifling midnight curfew and hot dressing“‘Take those plastic bags through for me,’ I say to my eight-year-old as if they are crack cocaine. Which they may as well be”
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Aberdeen International Airport monthly passenger figures take hit for first time since last AprilAberdeen International Airport (AIA) has suffered a decline in its monthly passenger figures for the first time since April 2017.
Aviation Industry
- Wizz Air, easyJet launch new services from UKLCCs Wizz Air and easyJet said they were launching new routes from UK airports as their expansion plans continue. read more
- Virgin Australia steps up product offerings on New Zealand routesVirgin Australia is taking steps to ramp up its product offering on Australia-New Zealand routes, in preparation for increased competition when its partnership with Air New Zealand ends. read more
- Bombardier wins approval for 90-seat Q400, eyes more ordersTransport Canada has certified Bombardier's 90-seat Q400 configuration, clearing the way for deliveries to launch customer SpiceJet starting later this year, and the manufacturer said more orders are on the way. read more
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