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Friday, 03 February 2012

BBC News

• Air India asked to pay fuel billAir India assures it will pay its dues for jet fuel to three state-owned oil firms by Friday after its fuel supplies are cut.

Daily Express

• BAA's Stansted blowAIRPORTS group BAA must sell Stansted after losing an appeal against a ruling by the competition watchdog.

Belfast Telegraph

• BAA told it must sell StanstedAirports operator BAA has lost its appeal at a tribunal against a ruling that it must sell Stansted Airport, the Competition Commission said.Related StoriesValue cigs sales boost ImperialManufacturing sector powers ahead to 10-month highFacebook flotation may make Bono a billionaireFacebook flotation may make U2's Bono a billionaireOsborne has scope to make £20bn tax cuts: think tank

Birmingham Mail

• Could Birmingham be a better Boris Island?Thanks to London’s tousle-haired Mayor, airports have become front-page news.

Other Regional Press

• 50 up and still flying high GLASGOW AIRPORT SALUTE MARKS LOGANAIR™S HALF-CENTURYAN airline that operates lifeline services from Glasgow Airport to some of Scotland™s most remote communities has celebrated its 50th birthday.

Aviation Industry

• Confusion and inefficiency holding back add-on salesSurvey reveals frustrations when booking airline ancillaries
• European airlines boosted by ˜robust™ business travelSigns of hope for world economy but 2012 will still be tough