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Rolls-Royce to fly electric planes ‘next year’ [subscription]
The race to develop electric planes has speeded up with plans by Rolls-Royce to create the fastest zero-emission aircraft in the world.
Heathrow breaks through 80m passenger mark as it plans for expansion
A record-breaking 80m passengers travelled through Heathrow last year as the airport reaped the rewards of larger planes and an increase in bookings.
Furious councillors call for Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to explain rail 'mess'
AN INFLUENTIAL panel of West Yorkshire politicians has called on Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to explain why improvements to the region’s rail service are not being made.
Local MP Ruth Cadbury says expansion will mean more cars being used
Ruth Cadbury MP has questioned Transport Secretary Chris Grayling over his determination to pursue expansion at Heathrow without it being conditional on additional rail access to the airport from the South and West.
Saturday, 12 January 2019
BBC News
- Airport drone disruption: All major UK airports to have 'military-grade' protectionAirports are warned not to expect the RAF to help with delays caused by drones in future.
- Flybe rescued by Virgin and StobartThe rescue of the Exeter-based airline marks a return by Virgin to domestic flights.
The Independent
- Gatwick drone chaos cuts expected airport growth for 2018 by 25%The drone attack on Gatwick has dented the airport’s performance for 2018 – cutting the expected rise by one-quarter.
Times Online
- Rolls-Royce to fly electric planes ‘next year’ [subscription]The race to develop electric planes has speeded up with plans by Rolls-Royce to create the fastest zero-emission aircraft in the world.
City AM
- Heathrow breaks through 80m passenger mark as it plans for expansionA record-breaking 80m passengers travelled through Heathrow last year as the airport reaped the rewards of larger planes and an increase in bookings.
London Evening Standard
- Flybe takeover: airline rescued with £2.2m Virgin Atlantic and Stobart dealFlybe on Friday avoided becoming the latest casualty of turbulence in aviation, with a consortium involving Stobart Group and Virgin Atlantic rescuing the troubled airline.
Aviation Industry
- UK Defense Secretary calls on airports to invest in anti-drone measuresThe UK public will expect the country’s airports to invest in anti-drone measures following the London Gatwick Airport incident in December, the country’s Defense Secretary said. read more
- Credit Analysts: Boeing buyoff will leave Embraer weaker Credit analysts say Boeing’s purchase of most of Embraer’s commercial aircraft business (and rights to sell military KC-390s) may be a boon to the US manufacturer, but the Brazilian company will be left with a weaker profile for the near future. read more
- NATCA sues US government over shutdownThe National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) on Jan. 11 filed suit against the US government, alleging its members are being unlawfully deprived of wages because of the partial government shutdown that began three weeks ago. read more
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- New Heathrow proposals could mean respite for residents of South London Campaigners against a third runway at Heathrow say new proposals could mean less noise for residents of South London.
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