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Firebrand leader says he is proud union stood up to 'wholesale attacks' on rail industry by Conservative party

Shorter journey times and fewer interchanges are top two reasons for using the Lizzie line

Extra night flights at Birmingham Airport approvedSolihull Council agreed to increase the number of night flights between 23:30 and 06:00 GMT by 2.3%.
Runways reopen after fresh snow grounds planesIt is the latest in a series of runway closures at Manchester Airport as 2025 begins with a big freeze.
Boeing and Google give $1m each to Trump's inaugurationThe major US businesses donating to the fund also includes energy firm Chevron and tech giants Meta, Amazon and Uber.

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

'If this was Heathrow or Gatwick, it would have been put right years ago'Flooding of the A555 'highlights serious design flaws and raises questions about competency of its designers'

'Cash cow' claims as Newcastle Airport increases parking costsStopping for up to 10 minutes in the drop-off zone has increased to £5 at Newcastle Airport

Europe’s aviation regulator issues new warning for Russian airspaceThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued a new alert on Thursday warning non-European carriers not to fly within western Russia airspace due to the risk of being unintentionally targeted by its air defence systems.
Air Cargo Sees Strong Growth in November 2024 Despite Global Challenges, IATA ReportsGlobal air cargo demand surged by 8.2% in November 2024 compared to the same month the previous year, marking the 16th consecutive month of growth, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).