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Friday, 11 September 2020

BBC News

• British Airways owner IAG to cut more flightsBA has also reached the outline of a deal with the Unite union to end a bitter row over pay and job cuts.

Financial Times

• BA owner IAG launches steeply discounted €2.75bn rights issueAirline warns it expects to carry fewer passengers as it attempts to shore up finances after coronavirus disruption

City AM

• London Heathrow passenger numbers plummet more than 80 per cent in AugustHeathrow Airport has reported an 81.5 per cent fall in passengers for August compared with last year and has called on the government again to change quarantine rules.

Bristol Live

• Stop Bristol Airport Expansion group launch fundraiser for legal costsCampaigners fighting Bristol Airport’s expansion plans have launched a fundraising drive –to secure cash to help cover the legal costs of fighting the appeal.

Other Regional Press

• Spaceport funds reduction could cover airport Covid lossesCornwall Council could be set to cut the funding it has set aside for Cornwall Spaceport to cover losses incurred by Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Aviation Industry

• UK Climate Assembly calls for new aviation taxes and airline investment in carbon removalsThe Assembly met (either in person or, later, virtually) over a number of weekends to develop their vision, and to hear presentations from the Committee on Climate Change, academics and …

Other News Sources

• Face mask rules: British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, TUI and Virgin Atlantic give update UK airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, TUI and Virgin Atlantic have provided an update on the face mask rules on their flights.

EIN News Subscription

• UAE committed to safe return of Boeing B737 Max, says top officialThe UAE is committed to ensure a safe return to service for Boeing B737 MAX in the UAE as it continues working extensively with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing and UAE operators on resolving issues regarding B737 MAX, said Saif Mohammed Al …
• Airline body seeks the restoration of international connectivityThe International Air Transport Association (Iata) has urged governments … to March 2021, but the European Commission had not yet done so.