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Wednesday, 02 December 2015

BBC News

• 'All's fine', pilot said before crashA pilot who died when his helicopter crashed said:

Financial Times

• Ryanair in legal fight over eDreams’ siteLow-cost airline takes action over allegedly misleading adverts for website run by travel agent

The Herald

• Easyjet brings new route to Glasgow AirportAIRLINE EasyJet is to launch a new route - from Glasgow to Milan.

London Evening Standard

• 'See you in court', Heathrow campaigners warn Prime MinisterCampaigners against a Heathrow third runway today warned David Cameron they would "see him in court" if he gives it the go-ahead using an air quality test condemned by MPs.

Get West London

• Mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith: On Heathrow and London house pricesConservative mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith has spoken to Get West London in an exclusive interview

Other Regional Press

• Gatwick must fly its planes ‘higher, longer and cleaner’ to reduce noiseExperts drafted into review Gatwick noise will recommend aircraft fly ‘higher, longer and cleaner’ to minimise disruption to residents.

The Economist

• Do hub airports boost growth?OVER the weekend, several newspapers suggested that Britain's Conservative government will finally be making a decision on where to build a new runway for London and the South East of England.

Aviation Industry

• Time To Buy Out Spirit Airlines?This has lead to price wars in certain markets with the potential for pressure on other carriers in the industry. Spirit shares are 57% off their peak as investors sell shares fearing lower unit revenue as established carriers fight back.
• Ryanair launches court action against Google, eDreamsIrish low-cost carrier Ryanair on Tuesday said it had launched court action against Internet giant Google and online travel agent eDreams, accusing them of misleading customers and not offering the best deal.
• MPs raise environmental concerns over Heathrow expansionInquiry advises government not to approve third runway unless key issues are met
• Easyjet adds live aircraft tracking to appFirst airline to let users track aircraft movements in real-time

Other News Sources

• Flow test given government go-ahead at Gatwick oil siteThe Environment Agency has granted a waste permit to the developer behind the Horse Hill oil resource, near Gatwick airport, allowing for the commencement of tests to measure oil flow.