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Tuesday, 06 August 2019

BBC News

• Union calls off Tuesday's strike at Heathrow AirportThe UK's busiest airport and union representatives have agreed to suspend industrial action.

The Guardian

• Latest Heathrow strike off after talks between airport and unionA strike by more than 4,000 Heathrow staff that was expected to cause widespread disruption for air passengers on Tuesday has been called off, after the airport made a new offer to security guards, firefighters, engineers and passenger service workers.

The Independent

• Heathrow strike: Tuesday's walkout suspended as workers vote on pay dealBut further strikes are planned for 23 and 24 August

The Telegraph

• Heathrow passengers demand compensation for 'ghost flights' after workers call off strike at last minute [Subscription]Heathrow passengers last night demanded compensation for needlessly rearranged plans as unions again called off strike action at the last minute.

Times Online

• New pay deal to fend off Heathrow strike threatWorkers at Heathrow have been offered an improved pay deal designed to avert strike action amid the threat of a damaging walkout at the airport over the bank holiday weekend.

City AM

• Rolls-Royce back in the black as Trent 1000 engine issues persistRolls-Royce has swung back to a slim first half profit, despite struggling to put a lid on a long-running engine problem which has left passenger jets grounded for months at a time.

London Evening Standard

• Heathrow Airport strike of 4,000 workers suspended by Unite on Tuesday ahead of pay voteA planned strike on Tuesday by more than 4,000 workers at Heathrow Airport has been suspended while they vote on a new pay offer.

North Wales Live

• Airbus has unveiled these revolutionary new wings inspired by huge seabirdThe aerospace company is currently testing the design and says it could reduce drag and load

Aviation Industry

• US DOT gives tentative approval for Air France-KLM-Delta-Virgin JV Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic received tentative approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Aug. 2 to operate an expanded transatlantic joint venture (JV) between the US, UK and continental Europe. read more
• Wizz Air to launch operations from Edinburgh Central and Eastern European LCC Wizz Air will begin operations at Edinburgh Airport in December, offering flights to four European destinations from the Scottish capital. read more
• Airbus begins US production of A220s in AlabamaAirbus has begun manufacturing the A220 aircraft at its Mobile, Alabama-based final assembly line, the company announced Aug. 5. read more
• GOL counting on new MAX models to minimize costs Brazilian LCC GOL Airlines is betting on a rapid increase in its Boeing 737 MAX fleet in 2020 to help it keep costs in check as it continues to grow. read more

EIN News Subscription

• Irish airlines vs DAA: Battle lines drawn over price of progress at Dublin Airport  Battle lines have been starkly drawn this month between DAA on the one side and the main Irish airlines, Ryanair and Aer Lingus, on the other.