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The Yorkshire Post says: When will you act, Minister? Pledges needed on rail services
FIRST the good news. Rail Minister Andrew Jones did turn up for the latest Parliamentary debate on the unacceptable state of the region’s train services in contrast to 14 out of 17 Tory MPs from Yorkshire who were absent. Either they all had a very good reason – or they believe that the issue is not relevant to their constituents.
Strong ‘appetite’ for private investment in Heathrow rail links [subscription]
There is “significant appetite” from the private sector to invest in Heathrow rail links from the south and west, according to the government’s market sounding reports.
Noise caps could stop lives of residents near Heathrow becoming 'nightmare'
Campaigners fighting the Heathrow expansion hope airport noise caps come into force before their “nightmares become a reality”.
Thursday, 20 December 2018
BBC News
- Gatwick Airport: Drone sightings trigger disruptionPassengers are warned to expect more disruption after flights were grounded and diverted overnight.
The Guardian
- Gatwick airport suspends flights after reports of dronesPlanes diverted for safety reasons after claims of two pilotless devices near runway
Times Online
- Brexit: Travel, trade and border chaos loom as Brussels battens down hatches for no dealEU rules out measures to cushion British business
- Flybe could still land deal with VirginFlybe could become part of the aviation partnership between Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic after Virgin confirmed that talks about a takeover of the struggling airline are continuing.
London Evening Standard
- Gatwick disruption latest: Chaos enters day two after more drone sightings spark second security alertThousands of plane passengers are expected to face more chaos today after all flights were grounded at Gatwick as two drones were spotted flying over the airfield.
- Gatwick flights disruption live: Updates as multiple drone sightings cause busy airport's runway to close Thousands of plane passengers are expected to face more chaos today after all flights were grounded at Gatwick when drones were spotted flying over the airfield.
Aviation Industry
- Sweden airports want mandatory biofuel requirement Swedish airports operator Swedavia is calling for the country’s new environmental aviation tax to be replaced with a mandatory requirement for fuel suppliers to provide a certain amount of biofuel to airlines. read more
- European Commission offers no-deal Brexit contingency plan Contingency proposals put forward by the European Commission would only guarantee the temporary continuation of “basic” point-to-point air transport services between the UK and the European Union (EU), in the event of a no-deal Brexit. read more
- Virgin Atlantic continues to review Flybe takeoverUK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic is continuing to evaluate a possible takeover of UK regional airline Flybe, although a deal is yet to be struck.UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic is continuing to evaluate a possible takeover of UK regional airline Flybe, although a deal has not yet been reached. read more
- Budapest Airport secures $226 million loanHungary’s Budapest Airport has secured a €200 million ($226 million) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund a terminal expansion project, as it pushes ahead with a new Asian growth strategy. read more
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- Liberal Democrats welcome unanimous vote at full councilEaling Council has voted unanimously for the first time against the expansion of Heathrow airport. Liberal Democrat Councillors, Gary Malcolm and Jon Ball, who have been campaigning against the development for over 11 years spoke in a motion about the airport at the full council meeting on Tuesday 18th December.
- Noise caps could stop lives of residents near Heathrow becoming 'nightmare'Campaigners fighting the Heathrow expansion hope airport noise caps come into force before their “nightmares become a reality”.
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