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Saturday, 14 September 2019

BBC News

• 'Why I'm using a drone to stop Heathrow flights'Sylvia Dell says highlighting the issue of climate change is worth the risk of going to prison.
• Heathrow climate change drone protest arrests rise to 18Protesters have threatened to fly drones near the airport but flights remain unaffected.

The Guardian

• Heathrow expansion would be disastrous for wildlife, campaigners sayNoise and pollution would threaten thousands of animals in Richmond Park, group says
• Twelve protesters arrested over Heathrow drone threatFlights operate as normal after climate activists ‘blocked by signal-jamming technology’

Reuters News

• Crisis-hit Boeing readies huge effort to return 737 MAX to the skiesSEATTLE/CHICAGO/PARIS (Reuters) - As Boeing Co (BA.N) sets its sights on winning approval to fly its 737 MAX within weeks, following a six-month safety ban, engineers around the world are rolling out plans for one of the biggest logistical operations in civil aviation history.

This Is Local London Network

• Heathrow poll shows support for airport expansion is growingSUPPORT for Heathrow expansion remains strong in neighbouring communities, according to a new poll. It is published at the close of Heathrow’s largest public consultation on expansion over a 12-week period.

Other Regional Press

• West Berks votes to support expanding HeathrowTHE expansion of Heathrow airport is formally supported by West Berkshire Council despite concerns about increasing carbon emissions.

Aviation Industry

• Regulator OKs Virgin Australia-Virgin Atlantic partnershipVirgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic have been granted draft approval for their proposed partnership in the Australia-UK market. read more
• Drone campaign fails to halt Heathrow flightsLondon Heathrow Airport remained fully operational Sept. 13 despite attempts by climate change activists to disrupt flights by flying small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within the airport’s exclusion zone. read more

Other News Sources

• Push Ahead On Heathrow Airport Expansion For The Sake Of Post-Brexit Trade, Says FTA.An expanded Heathrow Airport is vital to support the UK’s global trading ambitions post-Brexit, according to FTA, the only organisation representing the whole logistics sector. Reacting positively to the contents of Heathrow Limited’s Airport Expansion Consultation, which closes tomorrow (13 September 2019), FTA is urging the Department for Transport (DfT) to support Heathrow Limited’s vision so the airport can press ahead with construction and, ultimately, usher in new opportunities for global trade.

EIN News Subscription

• EU Plans Energy Tax to Combat Climate ChangeClimate protection is high on the public agenda and EU finance ministers want to get in on the discussion. They have many ideas on carbon dioxide emissions pricing, but are yet to find an answer, reports Bernd Riegert.