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More than a million highly polluting new diesel cars have been sold in Britain since the Volkswagen emissions test scandal, an analysis has found.

A new bridge over the River Don is under consideration, according to a new report.

Stansted Airport continues to monitor security following Manchester Arena attackStansted Airport says it is continuing to monitor the security situation closely following the increase of the national threat status to critical.

Ryanair strikes Air Europa deal to sell long-haul flights20 long-haul routes from Madrid to 16 countries in North, Central and South America
Airline contracts should ‘go beyond price’ACTE says workers are choosing companies that allow them to most efficient on the road
Is this the ‘coolest’ plane ever?Icelandair has unveiled a newly designed aircraft with ice cave-like interior and special livery inspired by Europe’s largest glacier

Emirates SkyCargo transports exclusive Jaguar Land Rover cars (IMAGE SOURCE: Construction Business News ME) Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has operated its freighter aircraft from Birmingham airport as part of a new bespoke service for the transportation of exclusive Jaguar Land Rover cars to Chicago. Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9923 departed Birmingham Airport on its way to Chicago O'Hare International in the United States of America, to deliver cars for further testing. Metro Shipping, the logistics service provider appointed by Jaguar Land Rover, partner to Emirates and strategic partner of Birmingham Airport was on hand to coo...

Alitalia prepares for ATC, unions strikes May 28Alitalia said it has rebooked 80% of passengers that would be affected by industrial actions called for Sunday, May 28, by unions representing air traffic controllers (ATCs) and various trade unions representing Alitalia staff. read more
Eurowings opens Palma de Mallorca baseLufthansa Group low-cost (LCC) subsidiary Eurowings opened a base in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, May 24, and will launch its first Airbus A320 flight May 25 to Bremen, Germany. read more
Amazon pilots warn of potential vulnerabilityCargo pilots who fly for Amazon Prime Air picketed at Amazon’s May 23 annual shareholder meeting in Seattle to alert investors about the intensifying challenges at their airlines and the potential risks for Amazon’s growing logistics operations. read more
Horizon Air pilots ratify amended labor contractAlaska Air Group regional subsidiary Horizon Air and its pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, have agreed to amend their existing eight-year contract, which was tentatively approved in April. read more