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Emirates makes huge $15bn order for Boeing 'Dreamliners' as US firm leaves Airbus in its wake
Almost as soon as the Dubai Air Show opened, Boeing extended its 2017 lead in aircraft orders over arch-rival Airbus.
Scotland could welcome back train building
Train building could return to Scotland for the first time in decades, with Spanish firm Talgo (ww.talgo.com) looking at possible UK sites for a factory.
Monday, 13 November 2017
BBC News
- Major disruption after two Metrolink trams crash in ManchesterThe crash happened at low-speed in St Peter's Square and there were no injuries.
- Bombardier defiant over US tariffsBombardier is challenging the US's high tariffs on imports of its new C-Series passenger jets.
- Dubai Airshow: Bombardier says Airbus deal means more UK workThe Canadian planemaker's sales head says an Airbus alliance means more wings will be made in Belfast.
Financial Times
- Emirates leaves Airbus waiting as it announces Boeing dealDeal for 40 787-10 jets comes as talks over order for 36 A380s stall at last minute
- Uber-SoftBank deal moves ahead after Kalanick truceAgreement between founder and Benchmark clears hurdle to $10bn investment
The Independent
- Emirates makes huge $15bn order for Boeing 'Dreamliners' as US firm leaves Airbus in its wakeAlmost as soon as the Dubai Air Show opened, Boeing extended its 2017 lead in aircraft orders over arch-rival Airbus.
- First Class air war intensifies with suites replacing seatsThe airline battle for big spenders has intensified, with Emirates launching what it claims to be “game-changing” First Class” – with design inspired by a car maker.
The Scotsman
- Prestwick Airport set to be sold four years after £1 rescue A potential buyer for the Ayrshire operation is thought to have been found, four years after the Scottish Government bought it for £1 to avert closure.
The Telegraph
Times Online
- Plan for underground line to run under Cambridge centre [Subscription]Britain’s first new underground railway in decades could be built as part of a radical plan to run trains into the heart of Cambridge.
- Driverless cars ‘could be hacked to cause pile-ups’ [Subscription]Driverless cars are at risk from hackers who intend to cause accidents, MPs have been warned.
- Sadiq Khan hints that Uber will get new London licence [Subscription]Sadiq Khan welcomed efforts to reach a compromise over Uber in a sign that the taxi-hailing company would continue to operate in London.
- Rail passengers ignore risk of last-minute rush to board [Subscription]Train passengers are putting themselves in danger by rushing on to carriages as the doors shut, according to rail chiefs. Three quarters of travellers ignored the “door closing” alarm and attempted to board at the last moment, research found.
- Traffic lights on motorways to cut congestionTraffic lights will be installed on motorways under plans to ease congestion on the busiest routes.
- Bracelets and rings are new ticket to ride Moscow tube [Subscription]Commuters in Moscow will no longer have to fish electronic cards from their pockets to pay for a ride after the city’s metro introduced payment rings and bracelets.
- Rail unions still wait for knockout blowThe railways are a peculiarity in modern Britain. Those in a job represented by organised labour are pretty much either one or the other these days: those working in the private sector will be paying their dues to Unite; if in the public sector, it’ll be Unison.
City AM
- Airbus misses out while Boeing strikes a deal in a bumper weekend of deals at the Dubai AirshowMiddle Eastern airline Emirates placed an order for $15bn (£11.4bn) worth of new aircraft from Boeing today, but failed to confirm another order with Airbus.
- Uber agrees multi-billion dollar Softbank deal after unpicking boardroom feudUber has struck a deal with Japanese tech giant Softbank for a multi-billion dollar investment into the ride-sharing firm, according to overnight reports.
Bolton News
- Littering driver caught on dashcam throwing fast food wrapper out of windowA DRIVER has been ordered to pay more than £700 after another motorist caught him on camera throwing a fast-food wrapper out of the window.
London Evening Standard
- Fresh warning over 'leaves on line' delays for rail commuters as Network Rail releases plan of actionCommuters have received a fresh warning over fallen leaves blighting train journeys but Network Rail has insisted an emergency plan will help stem travel mayhem.
Sheffield Star
- What you need to know about big changes to bus tickets in South YorkshireBus operator First South Yorkshire is making sweeping changes to its ticketing system in an effort to speed up boarding.
Aviation Industry
- Emirates commits to 40 Boeing 787-10sDubai-based Emirates Airline kicked off the Dubai Air Show by announcing a commitment to purchase 40 Boeing 787-10s valued at $15.1 billion at list prices. read more
- Emirates to debut new first class on Boeing 777sDubai-based Emirates Airline is launching a new first class product for yet-to-be-delivered Boeing 777-300ERs and its future 777X fleet. read more
Other News Sources
- Scotland could welcome back train buildingTrain building could return to Scotland for the first time in decades, with Spanish firm Talgo (ww.talgo.com) looking at possible UK sites for a factory.
- What a joke!' Anger at yet more train barrier misery in LincolnA woman has vented her frustration over delays at the level crossing in Lincoln High Street by describing the situation as "a joke".
- HS2 gets new HR chief following redundancy payments scandal HS2 has unveiled Neil Hayward as its new HR boss following the departure of Peter Gregory in the wake of the scandal over unauthorised redundancy payments.
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