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Tuesday, 28 January 2020

Financial Times

• Boeing upsizes new debt fundraising to $12bnAircraft manufacturer originally sought $10bn to cover mounting costs of Max crisis
• Flybe rescue complicated by mortgaging of assetsLack of collateral raises spectre of unsecured high-interest government loan

Times Online

• Thomas Cook advisers are on board as Flybe seeks funding [subscription]The government has brought in the same turnaround advisers used during the collapse of Thomas Cook to counsel ministers on how much cash they should inject into Flybe.
• Third Heathrow runway at odds with carbon-neutral target [subscription]Senior scientists have called for the planned third runway at Heathrow to be scrapped, saying it is inconsistent with the government’s legally binding commitment to make the UK carbon neutral by 2050.

Birmingham Post

• Teesside takes-off with Flybe franchise to UK capitals and moreLondon, Belfast, Cardiff and Dublin will be served by Eastern Airways team as strong network developed from North East
• 'It's cheaper to fly to Europe than take the train to London'A Cardiff businessman says the cost of train travel between Wales and London is of 'huge concern'

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Leeds Bradford Airport wants flights from 6amLeeds Bradford Airport chiefs hope to extend the facility’s so-called ‘daytime’ hours to begin at 6am as part of plans to revamp the airport’s capacity.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Union brands shock airport expansion decision ‘flawed’ and ‘short-sighted’Union chiefs have slammed a shock decision to block plans to expand Stansted airport as “short-sighted” and damaging to jobs.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• New powers for the police to enforce drone lawsThe government has acted to give police forces across the country new powers to tackle the misuse of unmanned aircraft, including drones, as the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill has its second reading in Parliament. The legislation will give the police new powers to land, inspect and seize drones if an offence has been committed and a warrant is secured. Drone users could also face an on the spot fine for certain offences such as failing to provide evidence that they have the correct permissions and exemptions if found to be flying their device too high or too close to build...
• World’s largest twin-engine jet completes first flightBoeing has successfully completed the first test flight of the world's largest twin-engined plane, the 777X. It comes as the firm attempts to boost its image after its 737 Max plane was grounded last year following two fatal crashes that killed 346 people. The flight took off near Seattle and lasted four hours. Two attempts were called off this week due to high winds. Further tests are needed before the aircraft enters service with Emirates next year. The 252-foot-long passenger plane had been due to launch this year but has been delayed by some technical difficulties. The 777X is a large...

Other News Sources

• Southampton Airport expansion special meetingPLANS to expand Southampton Airport are to be scrutinised at a special meeting next week. (Jan 28)