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Parliament to investigate Sadiq Khan's oversight of crisis-hit Crossrail scheme
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- Virgin Atlantic in talks to rescue FlybeFlybe confirms reports that it is in talks with Virgin, after the regional airline put itself up for sale.
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- Flybe takes off after it confirms Virgin takeover talks [Subscription]Shares in Flybe rose by more than 70 per cent yesterday after the airline said it was in talks with Virgin Atlantic about a potential takeover.
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- Transport Secretary announces new flights between Cornwall and HeathrowSpeaking in the House of Commons, the Secretary of State for Transport announced that people across the South West will benefit from a new direct air route between Newquay and Heathrow Airport from April 2019.
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- Lessor SMBC posts 7.5% interim profit growthIreland-based lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has posted a $168 million first-half pre-tax profit, up 7.5% on the prior year, and is preparing for a $1 billion capital boost over the coming weeks. read more
- Virgin Atlantic in possible takeover talks with Flybe UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it is “reviewing its options” over a possible bid for Exeter-based UK regional airline Flybe, which has also confirmed that discussions are underway. read more
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