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Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Financial Times

• ‘Made in China’ airliner faces trade turbulenceC919 jet’s reliance on US suppliers puts at risk China’s ambitions to take on Boeing and Airbus

The Guardian

• Aviation industry is ‘failing dramatically’ on climate, insiders sayProfessionals call for a fundamental transition including controlling flight numbers. The aviation industry is “failing dramatically” in its efforts to tackle its role in the climate crisis, according to a newly formed group of aviation professionals.They say they are torn between their passion for flying and their concern for the planet and are calling for a fundamental transition of the industry, including controlling flight numbers.

City AM

• Heathrow: Sir Richard Branson eyes terminal as Virgin Atlantic and British Airways push for more controlSir Richard Branson could end up taking over one of Heathrow Airport's terminals if the airport succumbs to pressure from airlines to reform its regulatory model.