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CBI Wales wants to speed up big transport projects
The next Welsh government should set a timetable for the M4 relief road around Newport and put an independent body in charge of big infrastructure projects, an industry organisation has said.
We’re running out of room, says Gatwick [Subscription]
Gatwick is processing 40 million passengers a year for the first time after a record October.
Transport bosses to discuss changes to controversial bus cuts in Sheffield
Sweeping changes to the city’s buses came into force on November 1 and have sparked a wave of complaints about cramped buses, long waits, missed services and confusion over timetables.
West Midlands and Liverpool take control of billions of infrastructure funds
The Chancellor today hails devolution deals with the West Midlands and the Liverpool City Region, which will see local leaders handed control of £1bn of funds each for economic development and further transport funding.
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
BBC News
- Elmbridge anger as MP and council 'lack Heathrow stance'Campaigners fighting Heathrow expansion have demanded their MP and council take a stance on the issue - as a government decision looms by the end of the year.
ITV News
- Gatwick approaches full capacity as airport renews argument for expansionGatwick Airport has revealed that it has handled 40 million passengers this year and is rapidly approaching full capacity.
Financial Times
- EasyJet posts record profitsBumper summer holiday bookings and lower fuel costs offset impact of strikes and airport fires
- BA and Lufthansa emissions in spotlightResearch ranks transatlantic carriers among least fuel efficient along with rival SAS
Times Online
- We’re running out of room, says Gatwick [Subscription]Gatwick is processing 40 million passengers a year for the first time after a record October.
Aviation Industry
- EasyJet posts $833 million full-year net profitEasyJet has reported a full-year net income of £548 million ($833 million) for the year to September 2015, 21.8% higher than its £450 million profit for 2013-14, following a “solid winter” and a “very strong” summer performance. read more
- Airberlin CEO: Germany must rule permanently on Etihad codeshareAirberlin CEO Stefan Pichler said the German government must arrive at a permanent solution to its Etihad Airways codeshare discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and not unilaterally terminate the approval policy that has been continuously implemented since 2012. read more
- Easyjet profits hit record levelsStrong passenger growth and low fuel-costs helps profits jump 18%
- Qantas launches UK group travel booking siteAustralian airline says UK-based agents can now book flexible group fares and competitive group quotes
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