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Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Financial Times

• EU and US poised to resolve Airbus-Boeing trade dispute after 17 years Deal would lift threat of billions of dollars in tariffs and boost transatlantic relations

The Scotsman

• Multi-million-pound investment sees Edinburgh's Menzies Aviation push into Chinese cargo marketEdinburgh-headquartered aviation services group John Menzies has pushed into the vast Chinese cargo market following a multi-million-pound investment.

Sheffield Star

• Sheffield square 'should be airport for flying cars' - readers' brilliant suggestions for key disused plotOne of Sheffield’s most important squares should be brought back into use as an airport for for flying cars, it has been suggested.

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Taking flight: Aberdeen International Airport’s rich aviation historyAberdeen International Airport has been connecting the north-east with the rest of the world since 1934.

Other Regional Press

• MP continues fight to save Aviation industryWARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has urged the Government to do more for the aviation and travel industry in light of recent announcements around the travel corridor list, with nearly 4,000 local people employed at Manchester and Liverpool airports.

Business Live

• Vertical Aerospace receives orders for 1,000 'flying taxis' The company is planning to work with Virgin Atlantic to launch its electric aircraft at UK airport hubs including Heathrow

Aviation Industry

• The aviation industry faces a battle for survival if government continues using shambolic traffic light systemThe government's overly cautious, chaotic and confusing approach to international travel will significantly hit the UK economy, hold back our national recovery and place further jobs at risk.
• Safran, GE Aviation to explore 100% sustainable aviation fuels such as hydrogenSafran and GE Aviation have launched a new advanced technology demonstration program for sustainable engines today (June 14) that will target sustainable fuels, including 100% sustainable aviation fuel with hydrogen included.
• Bordeaux Airport invests €8m in environmental projectsBordeaux Airport in France has announced an €8m (US$9.6m) program of investment on environmental projects as part of its resilience and recovery plans. The airport is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2030 through a number of biodiversity, water and waste projects.