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Saturday, 06 April 2019

BBC News

• Ethiopian Airlines crash: Boeing reduces 737 productionDeliveries of the 737 Max have halted following crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Airport boss is to retire from roleLEEDS Bradford Airport’s chief executive is to retire from his position later this month.

Aviation Industry

• Air France, KLM to partner with Greek regional Sky Express Air France and KLM have signed a commercialization agreement with Greek regional airline Sky Express that will allow the three airlines to boost their cooperation between Paris, Amsterdam and the Greek islands, Air France said in a statement. read more
• AIX Hamburg 2019: Diehl developing higher-quality cabin loudspeaker Diehl Aviation is developing an innovative way to replace conventional loudspeakers in the passenger cabin, using the lower panel of the overhead baggage compartment as a membrane. read more
• Boeing cuts MAX production rateBoeing announced late April 5 it will slow 737 MAX production from 52 to 42 aircraft a month by mid-April, indicating that the type’s grounding and delivery halt will last longer than initially expected. read more

Other News Sources

• Airport growth critics hit out at Ryanair pollution riseA row over whether Stansted Airport should expand has escalated – as campaigners plan to use figures suggesting Ryanair is one of Europe’s biggest polluters in their latest judicial challenge.
• Drones are endangering airport operations, says UK Airprox BoardA report published by the UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has warned that illegal drone intrusions in airport airspace have increased by more than a third in 2018, putting aircraft and passengers’ lives at risk.
• Luton Airport sees drop in noise complaints in 2018Luton Airport received a 46 per cent drop in noise complaints during 2018, according to recently published statistics.
• Newcastle Airport promotes North East tourism with new websiteA new inbound tourism website has launched to promote the North East’s visitor attractions.