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Tuesday, 13 June 2017

BBC News

• Scottish airports boosted by international trafficGlasgow and Aberdeen airports both report a strong rise in international passenger numbers in May.

Financial Times

• Tables turn for star Gulf carrier Qatar AirwaysGroup’s outperformance may not last as blockade by neighbours threatens growth

Mail Online

• 3 British airports ranked among the worst in the world Gatwick, Manchester and Edinburgh airports have been rated among the worst in the world by disgruntled passengers, according to a new survey.

The Mirror

• Three of Britain's most popular airports have been named in the ten WORST in the world Survey by AirHelp has rated 76 leading airports across the world for their quality, service and punctuality

Birmingham Post

• Manchester Airport is opening a pop-up shop in Birmingham city centre Airport says it wants to tell the people of Birmingham about its US routes and give away gifts and a £1,500 holiday

London Evening Standard

• Qatar Airways shrugs off row over terrorQatar Airways says it is on the way to becoming an "aviation powerhouse" as it sought to shrug off a diplomatic row with its Gulf neighbours.

Buying Business Travel

• Qatar Airways enjoys 20% profit jumpAirline recently hit by airspace blockade from neighboring countries over alleged terror links
• Manchester airport reports record passenger growthNorth West airport sees rises across long-haul and European travel

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Yorkshire Airport has record breaking year for cargo (IMAGE SOURCE: Logistics Business) Yorkshire’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) recorded its busiest ever year for cargo in 2016. A 113 per cent increase on 2015 figures saw the airport handle the most freight since it opened, with 9,625 tonnes passing through it last year. Dayle Hauxwell, cargo manager for Doncaster Sheffield Airport said: “The growth we have enjoyed throughout 2016 is further evidence that the cargo operation at Doncaster Sheffield Airport is growing an international reputation as the UK’s most freighter friendly airport.   “Working with ou...

Transport Network

• Election fallout: Will transport schemes be hit?The Conservatives are set to form a minority government, which could affect a range of transport issues from Heathrow expansion to road schemes even if the Conservatives remain in Government.

Aviation Industry

• Boeing concludes $3 billion Iranian 737 MAX deal Boeing has finalized a definitive agreement with Iran Aseman Airlines for the purchase of up to 60 737 MAX commercial passenger aircraft. read more
• US trade commission backs Boeing complaint against BombardierAs expected, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) voted unanimously June 9 to allow a Boeing’s antidumping complaint against Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to continue toward finding compensatory duties. read more
• Trump’s travel ban blocked again by US judiciaryThe block on US President Donald Trump’s revised executive order temporarily banning nationals from six countries from traveling to the US has been upheld by a second US federal appeals court. read more
• Qatar Airways reports profits up 21.7% in FY2017Qatar Airways reported a net profit of QAR1.97 billion ($540 million), for the 2016-17 financial year, up 21.7% compared to net profit of QAR1.62 billion in FY2016. read more