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Wednesday, 24 August 2016

BBC News

• UK aviation chief urges arrest of laser pointer ownersPeople found carrying powerful laser pointers should be arrested, even if they are not in use, the head of the UK's aviation regulator says.
• Qantas airline soars to record profit after restructuringAustralia's national carrier Qantas posts a record annual profit of A$1.42bn ($1.1bn, �820m), nearly doubling last year's result.

The Guardian

• Qantas profit rises to record $1bn on back of overhaul and dip in fuel pricesAustralian airline delivers shareholders $500m capital return as well as $75m cash bonus to be shared among its remaining 25,000 employeesQantas shareholders will receive another $500m of capital after Australia’s biggest airline delivered an 84.7% jump in annual net profit to $1.03bn, thanks to benefits from its operational overhaul and lower fuel prices.The airline – which has gone through a major cost-cutting restructuring program that saw thousands of jobs lost – also unveiled a $75m cash bonus to be shared among its remaining 25,000 employees. Full-time staff will get a $3,000 bonus, whil...

The Mirror

• Police should be able to 'arrest anyone carrying powerful lasers - even if they're doing nothing wrong'The boss of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), says new legislation is needed to cut the number of laser attacks on aircraft

Manchester Evening News

• More than 90 aircraft have been targeted by high powered lasers at Manchester Airport Aircraft chiefs say there should be tougher laws to protect pilots

North Wales Live

• Calls for tougher laws to stop laser pens being shone at aircraft People should be arrested just for carrying the lasers, says aviation chief

Other News Sources

• Heathrow is aiming to become the world's first avowedly dementia-friendly airport, with all 76,000 staff being trained in greater awareness of afflicted travellers' needs.A select 1,050 members of special assistance squads are also taking part in the Alzheimer’s Society's Dementia Friendly Communities programme, using online resources and group sessions to broaden their understanding of the condition.