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Speaking at the Smart Transport conference Jesse Norman MP discusses the future connected challenges of transport plus environmentally focused schemes.
Cuts to bus subsidies likely to 'inconvenience' passengers
A TRANSPORT campaigner has accused transport bosses of failing to recognise the importance of buses - and called planned cuts to services a "disgrace."
Developer wanted for Wales transport plan
Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched its search for a partner to develop a £1.5M multi-modal transport plan across Wales and adjacent areas of England.
Thursday, 14 February 2019
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- Airbus says A380 superjumbo production will endThe aircraft manufacturer will cease production of its giant jet after key buyer Emirates cuts orders.
The Independent
- Airbus to stop making A380 'superjumbo' aircraft after disappointing sales, putting 3,500 jobs at riskThe last A380 aircraft will be delivered in 2021
The Telegraph
- EasyJet teams up with Delta on potential bid for Alitalia [Subscription]EasyJet has announced that it is in talks with Italian state-controlled railways Ferrovie and Delta Air Lines to form a consortium in an attempt to rescue Italy’s troubled carrier Alitalia.
Aviation Industry
- The Netherlands calls for EU-wide aviation fuel taxThe Dutch government is advocating for a European Union (EU)-wide levy on aviation fuel to address rising carbon dioxide emissions from the commercial air transport sector. read more
- FAA to require drones to display ID number on outside surfaceConcerned that explosives concealed inside a drone could pose a danger to someone trying to identify an unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV), the FAA will require owners to display their registration number on an outside surface. read more
- Former Virgin America CEO tapped for AirbnbAccommodation provider Airbnb has appointed former Virgin America CEO Fred Reid as global head of transportation, as part of the company’s push to make travel more tolerable. read more
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