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Friday, 10 February 2012

BBC News

• Rolls-Royce makes record profitsAircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has reported orders, sales and profits at record levels thanks to airline expansion.

Financial Times

• Etihad records first ever full-year profitFast-growing Gulf airline increases passenger numbers by 17% as it eyes opportunities in China, India and Australia

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Global fleet of Airbus A380 planes must be checked for cracksTHE entire global fleet of Airbus superjumbo planes are to be checked for cracks inside the wings.

Manchester Evening News

• MAG could consider other acquisitions if it fails to buy Stansted. Manchester Airports Group could consider a swoop for a European or American airport if it fails to buy Stansted. The 10 Greater Manchester councils, which jointly own MAG, will be asked in the coming weeks to approve plans to seek external investment to fund a potential acquisition.

Other Regional Press

• Osborne's behind-closed-doors meetings with airport backersChancellor George Osborne and his officials held private meetings with Kent airport bidders, it's emerged.

Aviation Industry

• All superjumbos to be checked for cracksEuropean regulator orders all A380s to be inspected
• Etihad eyes further growth after making first profitAbu Dhabi airline expects to carry 20% more passengers in 2012
• BA-Japan Airlines pact to increase flightsFlights to Japan set to be boosted by revenue-sharing deal

Other News Sources

• Gatwick Airport appoints new construction directorGatwick Airport has announced the appointment of Derek Hendry as construction director.