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Brexit scuppers Britain's hope of a superfast train as Richard Branson's Hyperloop One admits it has 'backed off' [Subscription]
Sir Richard Branson’s superfast transport venture Virgin Hyperloop One has backed away from proposals to connect Northern England, blaming Brexit uncertainty.
Boeing planes may have 'improperly manufactured' parts, US authorities reveal
Boeing's grounded 737 Max plane may have flaws in its construction, US regulators said this evening.
M4 relief road plan 'to be rejected by First Minister'
Mark Drakeford is expected to announce tomorrow that the so-called 'black route' will not now be built
Monday, 03 June 2019
BBC News
- M4: New road plan to ease congestion divides opinionPeople living near the current motorway and a proposed relief road are divided on the plans.
- Boeing 737 Max: Regulators seek co-operation over plane safetyAirlines fear splits between regulators over the plane's safety could further damage their industry.
The Independent
- Inside the new TWA Hotel that overlooks the JFK runwaySunshine Flint checks into New York's hottest new hotel
The Telegraph
- Grayling faces legal attack over 'leaked' franchise bid [Subscription]Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary, has been drawn into a row over an alleged leak of highly confidential bid details in the latest twist of his bitter battle with the rail industry.
- Inside Virgin Hyperloop One: Meet the man building the 700mph transport system of the future [Subscription]“The exciting thing is that it could always go down in flames,” says Josh Giegel, the co-founder of Virgin Hyperloop One, Sir Richard Branson’s ambitious plan to transport passengers between cities in minutes.
- Brexit scuppers Britain's hope of a superfast train as Richard Branson's Hyperloop One admits it has 'backed off' [Subscription]Sir Richard Branson’s superfast transport venture Virgin Hyperloop One has backed away from proposals to connect Northern England, blaming Brexit uncertainty.
- Chris Grayling urged to save Dunkirk 'little ships' threatened by new safety regulations [Subscription]Transport secretary Chris Grayling is under mounting pressure to scrap proposed safety rules threatening the historic ‘little ships’ which rescued thousands of British soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk.
Times Online
- Trump’s trade wars with Mexico and China put brakes on airline profit [Subscription]President Trump’s tariff threats and rising fuel costs have prompted the airline industry to cut this year’s profit forecasts by more than a fifth.
City AM
- Boeing planes may have 'improperly manufactured' parts, US authorities revealBoeing's grounded 737 Max plane may have flaws in its construction, US regulators said this evening.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Boost for campaign to reopen disused railway lineA CAMPAIGN to reopen a railway line which would provide a direct route from Keighley into Lancashire has received another boost.
London Evening Standard
- Etiquette posters from the past century telling passengers how to behave on the London Underground go on displayEtiquette posters from the past century nudging Londoners to keep the city moving - and not annoy other passengers - have gone on display at one of the capital's main railway depots.
Wales Online
- M4 relief road plan 'to be rejected by First Minister'Mark Drakeford is expected to announce tomorrow that the so-called 'black route' will not now be built
Other Regional Press
- £1.2m Maryport transport hub nears completionA £1.2 million transport hub around the Maryport Railway Station is almost complete. Cumbria county council transport portfolio holder Keith Little said the project is now entering the community stage.
The Business Desk
- New HS2 station to be a catalyst for regional growthThe Chairs of both Birmingham Airport and HS2 Ltd have said at a recent meeting that the new Interchange Station, alongside the airport’s growth plans, are crucial to improving the future connectivity and prosperity for the region.
Aviation Industry
- Airbus-Bombardier partnership renamedThe Airbus-Bombardier joint venture that is producing the A220 officially changed its name to the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership June 1. read more
- IATA AGM 2019: Finnair CEO eyes network growth, narrowbody re-fleetFinnair is focused on its position as a niche European carrier whose size allows it to be flexible, the airline’s CEO said. read more
- IATA AGM 2019: IATA wants aircraft certification process reviewOne of the biggest takeaways from the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX is a need to review the certification process of aircraft, IATA believes. read more
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