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Heathrow accuses BA of acting against UK and consumer interests
Airport boss hits back in third runway row by saying airline is trying to slow down expansion
New images of ScotRail's UK-first carriages for carrying cycles on Highland routes unveiled
Specially designed cycle carriages are set to be introduced for the first time in the UK on a Scottish Highland rail route.
End of dynamic smart motorways: ‘Too complicated', says Highways England boss
Six British motorways have already been converted so hard shoulders are used only at busy times. Smart motorways with hard shoulders only used at busy times are "too complicated for people to use" and won't be built in the future, Highway England's boss has said.
Baroness Randerson: We urgently need to reinvigorate our bus network
The bus network must be modernised, to be environmentally friendly, passenger friendly and fully integrated with other forms of transport, says Baroness Randerson.
Thursday, 24 October 2019
BBC News
- Boeing expects 737 Max to fly again by New YearThe news comes just hours after investigators in Indonesia blamed design problems for a fatal crash.
The Guardian
- Heathrow accuses BA of acting against UK and consumer interestsAirport boss hits back in third runway row by saying airline is trying to slow down expansion
Birmingham Mail
- Heathrow Airport third runway latest as Boris Johnson speaks outAddressing Mr Johnson during PMQs, Labour's Andrew Slaughter asked the Prime Minister whether he still opposes plans to build a third runway at Heathrow
Aviation Industry
- O´Leary: LaudaMotion losses will continue through 2020Ryanair subsidiary LaudaMotion is expected to widen its losses this year and further postpone profitability as a result of growing its network faster than originally planned. read more
- Boeing to cut 787 production rate; 777X delivery slides to 2021Weaker demand and program delays have created a perfect storm for Boeing’s widebody business, which continues to see downward pressure on 777 and 787 production rates and a slower-than-planned ramp-up of the 777X. read more
- Czech Airlines orders four A220s, upgrades A320neos to A321XLRsCSA Czech Airlines has ordered four Airbus A220-300s and upgraded a previous order for three A320neos to A321XLRs. read more
- Boeing still expects MAX return to service in 2019Boeing remains confident the Boeing 737 MAX will be cleared to fly in at least some parts of the world by year-end, even as it acknowledges that regulatory reviews of required changes are taking longer than its return to service timeline assumes. read more
Other News Sources
- Heathrow CEO Backs Virgin Plan to Challenge British AirwaysCEO Holland-Kaye calls for a shakeup in landing slot rules Change could come when airport gets planned third runway
- Aecom lands major Heathrow dealAecom has secured a multi-million pound contract with Heathrow Airport as lead designer for its Future Terminal 2 programme.
- Lufthansa to boost air-rail connectivityGermany’s Lufthansa wants more of its customers to take the train to the airport, doubtless encouraged by the flight shame movement.
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