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Northern rail plan to remove guards faces statutory opposition
Northern rails attempts to remove guards from trains in the north of England have been dealt a blow after the statutory body tasked with planning transport in the region publicly opposed the plans.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Ken Skates explains ongoing Transport for Wales train issues
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Ken Skates has blamed Arriva Trains Wales for the poor state of the railways, noting full and proper access was not given before Transport for Wales takeover and criticised the prior maintenance of the train fleet.
Thursday, 29 November 2018
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- Lion Air crash: Investigators say plane was 'not airworthy'An initial report into the crash that killed 189 people highlights issues with the anti-stall system.
- UK and US agree post-Brexit flights dealAirlines would continue to fly from the UK to the US after Brexit, the Department for Transport says.
Times Online
- Lion Air pilots fought frantically to keep jet airborne [Subscription]The pilots of the Boeing 737 that crashed off Indonesia last month struggled 26 times to stop the flight computer pulling the plane down after a recurring problem with crucial monitoring instruments.
Blackpool Gazette
- Blackpool airport signs up to the powerhouseBlackpools airport enterprise zone has joined the raft of businesses and organisations backing the Northern Powerhouse.
Aviation Industry
- IATA urges Africa to reduce aviation taxes, feesIATA CEO and DG Alexandre de Juniac called on African governments to lower taxes and fees on aviation, calling the continent “an expensive place for airlines to do business.” read more
- UK regional flybe and MRO provider in disputeUK regional carrier flybe has accused maintenance provider Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) of breach of contract by withdrawing its services. read more
- Germania to open new European routes in summer 2019 The Germania Group will introduce several new routes from German airports throughout Europe for the 2019 summer season. read more
- WOW shrinks fleet, buyout by Icelandair in jeopardyWOW Air will reduce its fleet by four aircraft as the Icelandic LCC reported that its financial situation had worsened in recent weeks. read more
- US and UK forge Open Skies agreementThe US and UK have agreed an Open Skies pact that will allow them to continue liberalized air services after the UK leaves the European Union (EU) in March 2019. read more
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