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Tuesday, 09 July 2019

BBC News

• AI pilot 'sees' runway and lands automaticallyA plane lands successfully thanks to a computer able to detect the runway visually.

The Independent

• Boeing 737 Max: Losses mount as Saudi airline cancels order and switches to AirbusThe planemaker is continuing to build the troubled jets, which are currently grounded worldwide

New Civil Engineer

• Heathrow calls on contractors to express interest in expansionHeathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) has called on contractors to “express interest” in being involved in the airport’s expansion programme. Ahead of its official procurement schedule, HAL has launched a “pre-procurement market engagement campaign” to asses the industry’s level of interest.

Aviation Industry

• Virgin Atlantic updates A350 entry into service plansUK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic will take delivery of four Airbus A350-1000s in 2019, with the type set to make its commercial debut between London Heathrow and New York JFK on Sept. 10. read more
• UK regional airports see signs of revivalA new regional airport has opened in the UK and a second airport showing signs of being restored after years of inactivity. read more
• Cracks in A380 wing spars trigger inspectionsAirbus and EASA are developing an inspection program for A380 wing outer rear spars after reports of cracks on in-service aircraft. read more
• FAA orders AOA vane upgrades for Boeing 757, 767, 727 Reports of nuisance stall warnings triggered by frozen angle-of-attack (AOA) vanes has led FAA to mandate replacement of the parts on Boeing 757s, 767s and 727s. read more

EIN News Subscription

• Dublin air pollution breaching EU limits, EPA warnsMany areas of Dublin are experiencing worsening air pollution caused by nitrogen dioxide (NO2) with indications that frequent breaches of EU limits are occurring due to large volumes of traffic, according to an EPA warning.