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Ł100m train test complex plans for Neath valley backed
A Ł100m train testing site on the Neath valley/Powys border would create jobs and prosperity, a council leader says. Rob Jones spoke as Neath Port Talbot's cabinet backed a joint venture to set up a Global Centre of Rail Excellence.
Stagecoach launches legal action over rail franchise competition ban
DfT accused of ‘opaque decision-making’ after firm was disqualified from lodging bids. Stagecoach has launched legal action against the Department for Transport (DfT) after it was disqualified from the East Midlands rail franchise competition.
Heathrow Hub appeals High Court judgment
The legal battle over the expansion of Heathrow Airport continues despite last week’s High Court ruling against opponents of the scheme.
Thursday, 09 May 2019
Other Regional Press
- Local plan and airport expansion top the bill as new council leader starts work"I am thrilled, a little bit stunned," said Councillor John Lodge, leader of Residents for Uttlesford, which took overall control at the local elections, upping their seats from 11 to 26.
Aviation Industry
- Icelandair widens 1Q net loss on higher costs, MAX uncertaintyIcelandair posted a first-quarter net loss of $55 million, widened from a $35 million net loss in the year-ago quarter as pressure on airfares, higher costs and Boeing 737 MAX grounding created uncertainty. read more
- Spain’s Volotea to add six more Airbus A319sSpanish LCC Volotea plans to add six more 156-seat Airbus A319s this summer, as part of a planned transition to a single-type fleet by 2022. read more
- Poland’s Enter Air buys former Swiss charter unit of defunct Germania Privately owned Polish carrier Enter Air has agreed to acquire 49% of Germania Flug, the former Swiss charter unit of Berlin-based leisure carrier Germania. read more
- French ATC strike cancels 550+ flights, affects 75,000 passengersFrench air traffic controllers (ATCs) are set to begin a 35-hour strike from 7 p.m. May 8, the third national ATC strike in Europe this year, according to Airlines for Europe (A4E). read more
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- LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT REVEALEDThe appointments include Phil Forster, who has joined as head of airport development from Leeds Bradford Airport, and David Soley – chairman of Cameron’s Brewery in Hartlepool – who has become non-executive chairman of the airport company in an unpaid role.
- Heathrow Hub appeals High Court judgmentThe legal battle over the expansion of Heathrow Airport continues despite last week’s High Court ruling against opponents of the scheme.
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