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Friday, 27 November 2015

BBC News

• Five arrested after Heathrow protestFive environmental activists are arrested after blocking a traffic tunnel at Heathrow in protest at plans for a third runway.
• AirAsia shares slide on poor earningsShares in Asia's biggest budget airline, AirAsia, fell as much as 7% on Friday after the firm posted a loss in the three months to September.

The Guardian

• Boeing 737 makes crash-landing at Mexico City airportLanding gear collapses on Magnicharters plane, say authorities, causing scare but no injuries for 144 passengers and crewThe landing gear collapsed on a Boeing 737 as it landed at Mexico City’s international airport, authorities have said.Emergency crews rushed to the runway after the plane’s left-side wheel strut apparently buckled as it touched down. Continue reading...

City AM

• London airport expansion: Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson MSP puts pressure on Cameron over HeathrowThe top Conservatives in Scotland and Wales are today supporting a third runway at Heathrow, urging the government to make a quick decision to back the Airports Commission’s recommendation.

Conservative Party

• Sponsored Post: Philip Davies MP: Heathrow expansion would be worth billions to Yorkshire and the HumberLong before the Airports Commission delivered their unanimous recommendation to expand Heathrow, the market had delivered the same unambiguous response. The airport has been full for a decade. There’s a queue of airlines wanting to put on more flights from Heathrow but there simply isn’t the space.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Broughton Airbus chief named Business Person of the Year at Daily Post Business Awards Paul McKinlay took the award - sponsored by Bangor University - at the glittering event 

London Evening Standard

• 'Plane Stupid' Heathrow protester ripped to shreds live on radioA Heathrow protester was torn apart on live radio this morning when he attempted to defend his group's actions.
• 'Plane stupid' protesters charged after demo against Heathrow Airport expansionThree people have been charged with unlawfully blocking a tunnel at Heathrow during a protest against the airport's expansion.

Other Regional Press

• Manston airport: Stone Hill Park owners say plans are vital for Thanet social and economic need ahead of latest public consulationThe owners of the former Manston airport say their proposals to build 2,500 homes and create 16,000 jobs are vital for the local economy.

Aviation Industry

• What aviation means for the fifth carbon budgetThe Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the official body advising the Government on climate change policy, has today published its advice on the fifth carbon budget, including a restatement of its recommendation that aviation emissions should be no higher in …
• Global events weaken airline passenger forecastIATA study shows how current political issues are impacting passenger numbers

Other News Sources

• Cameron promise to oppose Heathrow expansion 'must be honoured' David Cameron's promise to oppose Heathrow expansion must be honoured as a Government-commissioned report contains "342 pages of ifs and buts", MPs have heard.
• A London Mayoral candidate used Donald Trump's hair to attack his rivalThe Conservative London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith has accused his Labour rival Sadiq Khan of being "about as authentic as Donald Trump's hair" during a lively debate in Parliament this afternoon.
• Heathrow Airport hires Ricardo to monitor black carbonHeathrow Airport has selected Ricardo Energy & Environment to support the monitoring of black carbon levels within the vicinity of the airport. The information will be used to develop environmental policies related to the level of emissions.
• CWT warns of higher costs over Lufthansa distribution approachCWT says it sees no viable option to avoid the €16 fee without resulting in increased costs for clients