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- Airport helipad extended after helicopter collisionThe AAIB said safety instructions had been revised after the incident at Cumbernauld Airport in May.
- The world's longest non-stop flight takes off from SingaporeThe Singapore Airlines aircraft has begun its near 19-hour, 15,000km flight to New York.
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- Aer Lingus chief executive to step down at the beginning of next yearAer Lingus chief executive Stephen Kavanagh is to step down next year, when he will be replaced by British Airways director Sean Doyle.
- Competition watchdog investigates British Airways’ transatlantic flight agreementAn investigation into British Airways’ revenue-sharing partnership on transatlantic flights is underway, a watchdog announced today.
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- World's largest car park should be built at Heathrow before third runway, say councillorsWhat would be the largest car park in the world needs to be built at Heathrow before the third runway opens, say councillors.
Aviation Industry
- Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh to step down Jan. 1, 2019 Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh will step down Jan. 1 to pursue other interests; he will be succeeded by British Airways’ director-network, fleet and alliances Sean Doyle. read more
- UK launches competition investigation into IAG/AA/Finnair partnershipThe UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun an investigation into the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement, a transatlantic partnership between Dallas/Fort-Worth-based American Airlines, British Airways, Spain’s Iberia and Finland flag carrier Finnair. read more
- Wizz Air modifies baggage policy from Nov. 1Central and Eastern European LCC Wizz Air has announced a new baggage policy, effective Nov. 1. read more
- Air Italy to wet lease A330 to Finnair after ORD incidentFinnair will wet-lease an Airbus A330 from Air Italy to operate its Helsinki-Chicago O’Hare and Helsinki-Miami routes Oct. 12-31. read more
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- How will Heathrow deliver its pivotal third runway expansion?With MPs approving a third runway at Heathrow Airport after years of delays, an all-important question still remains: what happens now?
- Heathrow cargo volumes rise in SeptemberLondon Heathrow Airport saw its cargo volumes rise by 1.2% in September compared to the same month of last year, reaching 142,343 tonnes.
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