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Wednesday, 01 August 2012

BBC News

• US rallies opponents of EU carbon tax on airlines The US is hosting a two-day meeting of countries opposed to the EU's controversial carbon tax on airlines.

Financial Times

• Payment scheme likely if Heathrow growsA group of Tory MPs is urging BAA to defuse opposition to an expansion of Heathrow by proposing a compensation regime for those affected by the noise
• Aer Lingus urges rejection of Ryanair bidIrish airline predicts that Brussels will block its low-cost rival™s third takeover offer in six years over fears it could reduce competition
• Foster plan to fund new airport rejectedBAA and IAG bosses have attacked architect™s proposal to help fund Thames estuary hub through landing charges paid by airlines operating at Heathrow

Mail Online

• Bird strike leaves MASSIVE hole in United Airlines jet as it lands at Denver airportDespite the mid-air bird strike that has left Flight 1475 with a huge hole and dent under the cockpit windows, the jet traveling from Dallas/Fort Worth landed safely, and none of the 151 passengers on board was hurt.

The Business Desk

• Airport unveils new look LEEDS Bradford Airport has begun to unveil the results of its £11m terminal refurbishment.

Aviation Industry

• Boeing rolls out first 787 painted for United AirlinesThe Boeing Co . on Tuesday rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner for United Airlines, complete with the custom livery for air carrier.
• Aer Lingus urges shareholders to spurn Ryanair advancesIrish carrier issues 30-page document setting out the case against Ryanair takeover