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BBC News
- Mayor backs call for airport hubBoris Johnson backs a report calling for a new hub airport in the south east of England.
- Airbus plane orders exceed BoeingA late rush of plane orders helped European aircraft-maker Airbus to record higher sales than US rival Boeing in 2010.
Financial Times
- Airbus edges ahead of Boeing in ordersEuropean aircraft maker claims victory over its US rival in the battle to supply passenger jets to airlines after sealing a $5bn order with Virgin America
The Scotsman
- Boris backs calls for new airportLondon Mayor Boris Johnson has backed a report calling for a brand new south east England airport.
The Telegraph
- Boris Johnson calls for new London airport Passengers face the threat of a fresh wave of strikes in the New Year after leaders of the Unite union withdrew their backing for a peace deal.
Daily Express
- Airbus beats Boeing to £3.1bn Virgin dealAIRBUS soared past its arch-rival Boeing yesterday, reporting record annual deliveries and a £3.1billion deal with Sir Richard Branson's Virgin America.
The Mirror
- Boris backs calls for new airport London Mayor Boris Johnson has backed a report calling for a brand new south east England airport.
Birmingham Mail
- Investigation into near-miss at Birmingham Airport begins An investigation has begun into how a landing light aircraft passed close to a stationary passenger plane waiting to take off at Birmingham Airport.
Liverpool Post
- Warning as Liverpool John Lennon Airport seeks to cut costs LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport has been warned to carefully consider how a cost-cutting programme and 33% hike in some charges will impact on passengers.
London Evening Standard
- Boris backs calls for new airportLondon Mayor Boris Johnson has backed a report calling for a brand new south east England airport.
Other Regional Press
- Boris Island panel pushes airport planPurpose-built islands designed to break up potentially devastating tidal surges in the Thames estuary could double as airport runways, according to a report.
Aviation Industry
- Designer art, Sommeliers: Airlines take luxury to a new altitudeA record 18 Airbus A380s were delivered in 2010, and 24 more of the world's largest passenger airliner a 525-seat double-decker dubbed the superjumbo are due this year.
- Bmi to reduce domestic servicesIn a bid to reduce losses, Bmi (British Midland International) is poised to make a significant reduction in capacity on the London Heathrow to Manchester route
- Skyteam app now accessible mid-flightPassengers flying with any of Skyteam™s 13 airlines can now receive travel updates without an internet connection thanks to the latest version of the alliance™s iPhone app
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