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Saturday, 01 June 2019

BBC News

• Extinction Rebellion plans Heathrow drone protestExtinction Rebellion says it will stage a 10-day demonstration unless expansion plans are cancelled.
• Further Glasgow Airport strike action plannedWorkers at Glasgow Airport now plan to walk out three times in June in a row over pay and pensions.

Times Online

• We’ll prevail in a downturn, says Wizz Air after profit warning [Subscription]Wizz Air blamed turbulence in the airline industry yesterday after warning that profits would be lower than expected this year.
• Extinction Rebellion threaten to shut Heathrow down for ten days [Subscription]Extinction Rebellion, the climate change activists, have been accused of endangering lives by threatening to use drones to shut down Heathrow airport for ten days.

Reuters News

• UK aims to cut aircraft 'stacking' as it reforms its airspace proceduresBritain will modernise its outdated airspace in a bid to make the aviation sector greener and cut the amount of fuel it burns by a fifth, the government said on Friday, on what could be the country's busiest-ever day for flights.
• Extinction Rebellion considers using drones to shut London's Heathrow AirportClimate activists from Extinction Rebellion have drawn up plans to use drones to shut London's Heathrow Airport this summer in a campaign to stop the construction of a third runway at Europe's busiest airport, the group said.

Mail Online

• How to save a FORTUNE with a stopover: Buying an indirect flight can mean paying hundreds less - and it can even be an enjoyable experience...Hanging around between flights in an airport transit lounge may make your heart sink. But it need not be like that, especially if you've planned it that way all along.
• Climate change protestors Extinction Rebellion threaten holiday chaos as they vow to shut down Heathrow airport for 10 days with drones during peak of the getaway seasonExtinction Rebellion protesters who plan to disrupt Heathrow Airport with drones could face life behind bars, the Government has warned.

London Evening Standard

• Extinction Rebellion Heathrow: Drone protesters face LIFE in jail, government warnsExtinction Rebellion protesters who disrupt Heathrow Airport with drones could face life behind bars, the government has warned.
• Extinction Rebellion 'yet to decide on using drones for Heathrow Airport protests'Extinction Rebellion has insisted a decision is yet to be made on whether the group will use drones to disruption Heathrow Airport this summer.

Aviation Industry

• Boeing CEO: NMA timeline for 2025 entry into service ‘has not changed’ Boeing’s chief executive recently said that despite 737 MAX and other issues, the US manufacturer’s overall timeline for a potential new midmarket aircraft (NMA) “has not changedâ€� and Boeing would expect a 2025 entry into service. read more
• Airbus Canada Limited Partnership becomes official June 1 Staff The Airbus-Bombardier joint venture that is producing the A220 officially changes its name to the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership on June 1. read more

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