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Electric buses launched in Glasgow in bid to cut emissions
Electric buses are being launched in Glasgow on a commercial route for the first time since the 1960s. Bus company First Glasgow said the introduction of the two vehicles was a "statement of intent" as Glasgow aims to become a "net zero" city.
Fare-dodging forces closure of rear doors on New Routemaster bus
TfL announces latest U-turn over vehicles Boris Johnson introduced as London mayor. The New Routemaster buses that Boris Johnson commissioned for London at huge expense, reintroducing rear doors, are to have them closed to boarding because of widespread fare evasion.
Final Heathrow expansion plans will 'test' Johnson's climate change commitments
The final planning application for Heathrows third runway will be a test of Boris Johnsons commitment to tackling climate change, according to the Shadow Transport Secretary.
Saturday, 11 January 2020
BBC News
- Stansted Airport Ł35m investment if expansion bid approvedExpansion plans for Stansted Airport are a step closer to lift off after it outlined Ł35m of investments for the local community. Officers at Uttlesford District Council have recommended proposals to increase its passenger cap to 43 million a year are approved later this month.
- Airlander 10: World's longest aircraft to get longerThe updated airship will be more efficient and have a rounder front, the company behind it says.
Financial Times
- Damning emails threaten Boeing's reputationCompany touted safety-first culture but has been undermined by revelations on the 737 Max
- Muilenburg walks away from Boeing with potential $80mCEO ousted over 737 Max crisis given no severance but keeps vested awards and options
- Ryanair lifts European airline sector after raising profit forecastLow-cost carrier says last-minute bookings helped boost trading over festive period
The Guardian
- Iran admits shooting down Ukrainian airliner 'unintentionally'âHuman errorâ blamed as admission comes after initial denials were contradicted by western alliesâ intelligenceIran has admitted that its military made an âunforgivable mistakeâ in unintentionally shooting down a Ukrainian jetliner, killing all 176 people onboard, after days of rejecting western intelligence reports that pointed to Tehran being responsible.A military statement on Saturday morning via state TV blamed âhuman errorâ for the downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 on Wednesday in the tense aftermath of strikes on US targets. It was followed by an apology from Iranâs p...
The Independent
- Airlines face difficult decisions over whether to overfly the GulfPlane Talk: In a world where aviation is becoming ever safer, tragedies involving unintended shootdowns are all the more prominent
The Telegraph
Times Online
- 737 Max plane was built by clowns and monkeys, claim Boeing workers [subscription]Boeing employees joked that the 737 Max was designed by clowns who were supervised by monkeys before two of the jets crashed, killing 346 people.
Sky News
- Iran admits it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian passenger jetThe Iranian military has admitted that it "unintentionally" shot down the Ukrainian passenger jet on Wednesday, killing all 176 on board.
This Is Local London Network
- Final Heathrow expansion plans will 'test' Johnson's climate change commitmentsThe final planning application for Heathrows third runway will be a test of Boris Johnsons commitment to tackling climate change, according to the Shadow Transport Secretary.
C.N.N.
- Ousted Boeing CEO exits with $80 million - but no severanceOusted Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg left the company with stock options and other assets worth about $80 million, but did not receive severance as part of his departure from the embattled company, Boeing disclosed late Friday.
Aviation Industry
- Boeing Fought Lion Air On Proposed MAX Simulator Training RequirementBoeings efforts to keep 737 Next Generation and MAX training as similar as possible included limiting external discussion of the maneuvering characteristics augmentation system (MCAS) as early as 2013, as well as an aggressive lobbying effort to dissuade Lion Air from requiring simulator sessions for its pilots, new documents released by the manufacturer reveal.
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- London City Airport had a record breaking year in 2019Over five million passengers travelled through London City Airport last year, making 2019 the busiest year in the airports history. Publishing its official annual passenger figures, Londons most central airport announced that a total of 5,100,025 passengers flew in to and out of the airport in 2019. The figure is a year-on-year increase of 6.3 percent which has been driven by the launch of new routes combined with additional flights and larger aircraft with more seats on existing routes.
- Brentford & Isleworth MP in favour of stopping Heathrow ExpansionLocal MP Ruth Cadbury has slammed the latest announcement that Heathrow Airport will be holding another consultation on expansion, between April and June 2020.
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