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Sunday, 26 June 2016

BBC News

• Light aircraft crash in Monmouthshire closes roadThree people sustain minor injuries as their light plane crashes on the A40 road between Abergavenny and Raglan in Monmouthshire.
• Euro 2016: Northern Ireland fans and families 'left stranded' at airportA number of Northern Ireland fans have had their dreams of watching their team in the last 16 of the Euros shattered after being left stranded at Belfast International Airport.
• Up in the airGatwick may be back in the race against Heathrow to build a new runway following the vote to leave the EU and David Cameron's resignation

The Guardian

• How drones are sparking a transport revolution – in picturesYou may have seen miniature drones flying above your neighbourhood and parks – but the ways in which they can be used go far beyond the casual and recreational. Here is how they could affect the transport industry of the future Continue reading...

Mail Online

• Nice airport chaos as French army evacuate terminal amid 'bomb threats'� Nice airport has been evacuated by the French Army over fears of a suspicious bag left abandoned in the terminal building.

Wales Online

• Pilot and passengers treated in hospital for 'minor injuries' after plane crashEmergency services were called to the incident on the A40 between Raglan and Abergavenny around 3.25pm on June 25

Other Regional Press

• PICTURE UPDATE: Three people taken to hospital after aircraft crash on Gwent road THREE casualties have been taken to hospital after an aircraft crashed in Abergavenny today.

Aviation Industry

• IATA warns UK air passengers could decline 3%-5% by 2020Following the UK’s June 23 vote to leave the European Union (EU), IATA said preliminary estimates suggest UK air passengers could decline 3%-5% by 2020, following an expected economic downturn and predicted falling British pound sterling (GBP) exchange rates. read more

Other News Sources

• Heathrow third runway now 'much less likely' after Brexit claims campaignerA campaigner has claimed Boris Johnson's installation as favourite to be next PM hits airport's chances of expansion
• BA boss threatens to pull flights from Gatwick if expansion is approved THE boss of the firm which owns British Airways has threatened to reduce its flights at Gatwick if the airport is given permission to expand.
• EU referendum: industry reacts as UK votes leaveIAG warns of short-term instability