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Tuesday, 18 July 2017

Financial Times

• Emirates Airline joins forces with FlydubaiDeal between Dubai’s two state-run carriers comes after economic struggles
• easyJet: doors to manualDame Carolyn’s successor will have to navigate Brexit
• Carolyn McCall wins over critics in 7 years at easyJetOutgoing chief has brought passenger numbers to record highs and quadrupled share price

Mail Online

• BA passengers haven't received compensation Almost two months after the British Airways IT fiasco which saw 800 flights cancelled or delayed, passengers are still waiting to get their money back.

East Anglian Daily Times

• New night flight rules at Stansted Airport are a missed opportunity, says campaign groupNew night flight rules at Stansted Airport do not go far enough to tackle the impact on sleep disturbance for residents, according to a campaign group.

Other Regional Press

• Fuelling pupils’ dreams as Easyjet pilot drops by Hitchin school for flying visitA Hitchin school played host to an Easyjet pilot who spoke to children about their experiences with the airline and life in the cockpit.

Buying Business Travel

• Emirates and Flydubai unveil new partnershipDubai-based carriers will use deal to “accelerate growth” of new routes

Aviation Industry

• LOT completes initial phase of long-haul renewalLOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of the final aircraft of its batch of eight Boeing 787-8s, as the Polish national carrier eyes the arrival of the larger -9 model next year. read more
• Air France secures pilot backing for BoostFrench Skyteam member Air France is expecting to formally sign an agreement with its pilots July 17, paving the way for the launch of its Boost new airline project in fall 2017. read more
• CEO: Brussels Airlines aims to reduce costs a further 15% Lufthansa subsidiary Brussels Airlines must continue to reduce its cost base as it faces growing competition from low-cost carriers (LCCs) in its home market, CEO Bernard Gustin told ATW. read more
• SWISS CSeries prepares for London City debutSwiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has undertaken one of the final steps before the start of its Bombardier CSeries services to London City Airport (LCY) Aug. 8. read more

Other News Sources

• Gatwick Airport 'carnage' after burst tyre lands plane and cancels flights during runway closure One passenger described hearing a loud bang and enduring a bumpy ride after the incident