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Wednesday, 03 June 2026

BBC News

• Highland spaceport company to be liquidatedSutherland Spaceport Ltd is a subsidiary of Forres-based rockets manufacturer Orbex.

Department for Transport

• New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengersThe Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK.
• CAA annual progress report 2025Progress made against the Airspace Modernisation Strategy during 2025.

Times Online

• Virgin Atlantic falls to £127m loss after fuel and tariff shock [subscription]Sir Richard Branson's long-haul airline warns of lengthy disruption from the Gulf war and blames Trump's tariffs for denting its performance
• EasyJet is planning a loyalty scheme - here's what we know so far [subscription]Britain's biggest budget airline is set to take on British Airways with a proposed programme for frequent flyers. Cathy Adams finds out what's in store

Daily Post (North Wales)

• World's longest-range aircraft takes to the skiesThe Airbus A350-1000ULR(MSN 707) - with wings made in Wales - has completed its first flight in Toulouse

Other Regional Press

• Shetland MSP Hannah Mary Goodland calls for Loganair and Hial to safeguard Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness servicesIsles politicians have rallied against 'untenable' proposals to cut key flights connecting Shetland to the mainland.