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Is Scottish Government out to get ScotRail? – Alastair Dalton
It was a tale of two cities – and two entirely different perspectives on the enduring saga of ScotRail’s fortunes.
Not a single new Crossrail station complete and train testing on hold
None of the nine new Crossrail stations are complete and testing of the £1 billion fleet of trains in tunnels has been
Heathrow expansion team working around ‘frustrating’ delays to rail access
The government’s delay in making a decision on a southern rail connection to Heathrow has been described as “frustrating” by one of the airport’s bosses.
Liverpool traffic lights will prioritise late running buses
Liverpool is getting new traffic light technology that can prioritise buses that are running late.
Friday, 29 March 2019
BBC News
- Heathrow construction: Two NI sites on listThe sites will assemble components for the Heathrow project ,which will be transported there when needed.
- Wow Air failure: 'They gave us pizza - then cancelled our flight'Icelandic carrier Wow Air ceased operations abruptly on Thursday, stranding thousands of passengers.
- Airlines face lawsuits over 'toxic' cabin airPilots and cabin crew are taking legal action saying they are exposed to
The Guardian
- Wow Air: half of UK travel policies do not cover airline failureAs the Icelandic budget carrier closes, analysis reveals that almost 50% of insurance policies do not protect against airlines going bust
The Scotsman
- Edinburgh Airport expansion to turn Castle into duty-free shop – Susan MorrisonEdinburgh Airport’s relentless expansion makes me fear for the city itself. It is an impressive feat, but just where will this construction stop?
Times Online
- Boeing 737 Max jets could be banned outside US for months [Subscription]Boeing’s grounded 737 planes are unlikely to be allowed to fly outside the United States for several months, after a breakdown in trust between global and US regulators.
City AM
- Tui takes €200m hit after Boeing 737 Max jets grounded following crashTravel operator Tui has taken a €200m (£172.5m) hit from the grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max planes.
- Boeing unveils software patch for 737 Max after Ethiopia and Indonesia crashesUS aircraft company Boeing has released a software patch for its 737 Max jet after 346 people were killed in crashes involving the plane in Indonesia and Ethiopia.
- Icelandic airline Wow Air closes operations as it fails to secure rescue dealDebt-ridden Wow Air shut operations and grounded planes this morning after a last-minute fight for funding failed, leaving thousands stranded and seeking alternative transport.
London Evening Standard
- Wow Air collapse: What to do if your flight has been cancelled Icelandic airline Wow Air has cancelled all flights after announcing it was ceasing operations.
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- Heathrow expansion team working around ‘frustrating’ delays to rail accessThe government’s delay in making a decision on a southern rail connection to Heathrow has been described as “frustrating” by one of the airport’s bosses.
Aviation Industry
- WOW Air ceases operations after investment talks collapseAfter failing to attract investors, Icelandic ultra-LCC WOW Air ceased operations March 28. read more
- Saudia CEO: Service upgrades pay off in passenger satisfactionWith significant investments in new onboard services, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has seen a 20% boost in passenger satisfaction on the affected routes, CEO Jaan Albrecht said. read more
- Air China 2018 net profit rises on traffic growthImproved passenger traffic revenue helped Air China Ltd. post a 2018 net profit of CNY7.3 billion ($1.07 billion), up 1.3% from CNY7.2 billion in the previous year. read more
- Rail company says more work needed on Alitalia strategyItalian railway company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) said more work is needed to develop a sustainable business strategy for Alitalia, the bankrupt airline it is negotiating to take over with Delta Air Lines as a potential partner. read more
- CAE to train AirAsia X A330 pilotsTraining provider CAE has signed a new five-year agreement with long-haul LCC AirAsia X to train pilots on the Airbus A330. read more
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