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The largest shareholder in First Group has launched a furious attack on the board of the train and bus operator after calling for an extraordinary general meeting in an attempt to remove half of the directors. The attempted coup if successful would see the comeback of Steve Norris, a Conservative transport minister during the time of privatisation more than 20 years ago, who was once a Tory candidate for mayor of London.
Leeds ‘could get supertram if HS2 scrapped’
Leeds could get its long-discussed supertram if the Government scrapped its controversial HS2 high speed project, an influential pressure group says today.
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Liverpool Echo
- Liverpool Council selling half its shares in John Lennon AirportLiverpool City Council is selling half of its shares in Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the ECHO can reveal.
Other Regional Press
- Birmingham Airport takes part in Airports Safety WeekMonday marked the beginning of UK Airports Safety Week, a national event held in conjunction with the Airport Operators Association, and supported by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Aviation Industry
- Air France to reduce short-haul capacity 15%; cut 465 jobsAir France plans to reduce its short-haul capacity in terms of available seat kilometers (ASKs) by 15% by the end of 2021 and cut 465 jobs without forced departures in the face of growing competition from high-speed trains and low-cost airlines. read more
- Heathrow expansion rival group to appeal third-runway rulingThe backers of rival London Heathrow Airport expansion project “Heathrow Hub” are planning to appeal a High Court judgment that dismissed a series of legal challenges against the government’s third-runway plans. read more
- Leaked study raises debate on EU aviation fuel tax issueThe leak of a study funded by the European Commission has thrown the issue of aviation taxation into the spotlight, with sustainable transport lobby group Transport & Environment (T&E), saying the report shows taxing aviation fuel would significantly cut emissions without affecting GDP and employment. read more
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