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BBC News
- Finance minister Derek Mackay says better Glasgow Airport link neededScotland's finance secretary believes better transport links to Glasgow Airport are needed "as soon as possible".
- Series of Hial air traffic control strikes plannedAir traffic controllers are in dispute over pay with employers at Highlands and Islands Airport Limited.
The Independent
- British Airways terminal at New York JFK airport to closeBritish Airways is to leave its own terminal at New York’s JFK airport and move in with its alliance partner, American Airlines. The move from Terminal 7 to 8 will take place in 2022.
Other Regional Press
- Council bosses set to rubber stamp Durham Tees Valley Airport share dealHartlepool Council bosses are set to play their part in putting the finishing touches to the £40million Durham Tees Valley Airport deal
Aviation Industry
- Norwegian to raise $26 million from A320neo sale; launches paid Wi-Fi LCC Norwegian plans to raise $26 million in fresh liquidity from the sale of two Airbus 320neos and is moving to a paid model for faster inflight connectivity. read more
- Virgin Australia names Paul Scurrah to succeed John Borghetti as CEOVirgin Australia has selected an executive from outside the airline to replace long-time CEO John Borghetti, who will leave the company in March. read more
- Austrian Airlines to wet lease two Adria Airways CRJ900sLufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines will wet lease two Bombardier CRJ900s from Slovenia-based Adria Airways from March 31 to secure and stabilize operations for the summer 2019 season. read more
- IATA: 2018 global air cargo demand harmed by year-end slumpGlobal air cargo demand weakened in 2018, pressured by a slowdown in freight volumes in the final months of the year. read more
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- Stansted Airport Fitness Classes to Ease Aches and PainsLondon Stansted Airport has partnered with London-based fitness brand FRAME, to offer a series of free pop-up classes for travellers in the departures area of the airport
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