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Sunday, 11 October 2015

BBC News

• Mayoral candidates join Heathrow protestMayoral candidates from across the political spectrum unite at a central London protest in their condemnation of plans for a third runway.

The Guardian

• 'Poisoned' air killing residents near Heathrow, says John McDonnellShadow chancellor tells rally to oppose third runway at UK’s largest airport that aviation industry has ‘consistently lied to us’People are dying from air “poisoned” by the aviation industry, which has “consistently lied” about expanding Heathrow airport, the shadow chancellor has said.John McDonnell addressed hundreds of people gathered in London’s Parliament Square for a rally to oppose a third runway at the UK’s largest airport. Continue reading...

The Herald

• John McDonnell: 'Poisoned' air killing residents near Heathrow People are dying from air
• Pilot safety talks scheduledThe Pentagon has said it expected to hold new talks with Russia's military on pilot safety in Syria's war this weekend, as the former Cold War foes seek to avoid an accidental clash as they carry out rival bombing campaigns. Russia's entry into Syria's civil war last week has complicated America's more than year-old campaign of airstrikes against Daesh, leading to at least one US jet to course-correct to avoid an incident. The United States, which opposes Moscow's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has ruled out cooperation with Russia but has agreed to work on air safety procedures...

The Telegraph

• Queen's airfield is not safe for planes, secret MoD files showRAF Northolt, London, which is used by the Queen is unsafe aviation report reveals

Daily Express

• Russian jet SHOT DOWN by Turkey after it flew into their airspace, according to reportsA RUSSIAN jet has been shot down by Turkish forces after it flew into the country's airspace, according to as yet unconfirmed reports circulating on social media.

Mail Online

• Shadow chancellor John McDonnell hits out at lying aviation officials over third runway Addressing hundreds of people gathered in London's Parliament Square, John McDonnell, 64, declared the aviation industry has 'consistently lied' about expanding the UK's largest airport.

Other Regional Press

• Crawley News published Air quality around Gatwick Airport has improved, report findsAIR quality around Gatwick Airport has improved further a new report has found.The annual nitrogen dioxide levels at the airport fell from 32 to 31 micrograms per cubic metre in 2014 - below the legal limit of 40.The same report also shows the airport is using less water, electricity and gas while there has been an increase in the number of passengers using public transport to get to and from the airport.The airport's electricity consumption fell by 2.2 per cent and the amount of gas consumed by...

Aviation Industry

• Bombardier gains as United Airlines shows interest in CSeries, Embraer jetsFor UAL, reaching a deal would assure labor peace with an important labor union for new CEO Oscar Munoz and bring back some flying now done by regional partners with cramped, less-efficient 50-seat planes. For Bombardier or Embraer, a sale to UAL would be a victory as they try to place their biggest narrow-body models at the largest U.S. carriers.

Other News Sources

• The price of a third Heathrow runway will be catastrophic, says Tory London mayoral candidate Zac GoldsmithThe price of a third Heathrow runway will be catastrophic, says Tory London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith
• Plane drama after landing gear installed upside down PASSENGERS endured a four-hour mid-air scare after a plane part was installed upside down.