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Heathrow boss: We’re losing ground to France and Germany
... John Holland-Kaye said: “We have over 30 airlines that want to open or expand at Heathrow, but we are already at full capacity, so many of them, as well as passengers, are choosing to go to Paris or Frankfurt, where there is room to grow.”
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With the DfT facing questions over the failures on the East Coast Mainline and the decision to scrap rail electrification upgrades, Transport Select Committee chair Lilian Greenwood is determined to find answers.
Friday, 23 February 2018
BBC News
- SpaceX launches broadband pathfindersThe US rocket company puts up two satellites to test technologies for a broadband mega-constellation.
- Qantas Airways sees record half year profitsAustralian biggest airline beats off competition and higher fuel costs to post a 14.6% jump in profits.
- Stansted Airport plan for 43 million passengersThe airport says increasing its annual passenger limit by eight million would create 5,000 jobs.
Department for Transport
- Government commits £1.8 million to fund innovation in aviation securityNew technology could bolster airport security and speed up passenger screening.
Financial Times
- Hedge funds seek lift-off in leasing aircraftInvestment firms turn to the business of buying and leasing planes to help boost returns
The Guardian
- Heathrow boss hits back at airlines over expansion cost claimsJohn Holland-Kaye says airport is not looking to protect the self-interest of British Airways
Reuters News
- Heathrow and Stansted push for airports expansion to face down European rivalsLONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s biggest airport Heathrow pressed the government to give the go-ahead to a new runway before the summer on Thursday while rival Stansted said it also wanted to expand as London’s airports position themselves for more competition after Brexit.
City AM
- Heathrow boss warns European rivals at risk of overtaking it as it waits for expansion plans to take offWhile Heathrow racked up rising profits and revenue along with its fastest growth rate in five years, the airport's boss today warned of being overtaken by European rivals.
- London Southend Airport owner Stobart Group confirms interest in Flybe deal as the airline's shares soarThe owner of London Southend Airport confirmed today it was considering a number of options in a potential deal with regional airline Flybe, including a takeover approach.
Mail Online
- Stobart Group set to launch takeover bid for Flybe Stobart Group, formed out of the Eddie Stobart haulage firm, is in discussions to buy Flybe. The announcement saw shares in the airline soar by 36 per cent.
This is Money
- Stobart Group set to launch takeover bid for Flybe Stobart Group, formed out of the Eddie Stobart haulage firm, is in discussions to buy Flybe. The announcement saw shares in the airline soar by 36 per cent.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow boss: We’re losing ground to France and Germany... John Holland-Kaye said: “We have over 30 airlines that want to open or expand at Heathrow, but we are already at full capacity, so many of them, as well as passengers, are choosing to go to Paris or Frankfurt, where there is room to grow.”
- British Airways passengers forced to 'hold it' for hours on flight to Tenerife after on-board toilet issueA plane full of passengers flying from London to Tenerife were forced to cross their legs for hours after the on-board toilets stopped working.
Other Regional Press
- Council leader, James Swindlehurst, throws support behind Heathrow expansionCllr James Swindlehurst met with the leader of the pro-expansion campaign group, Back Heathrow, to launch a new mobile billboard outlining support for the project and to reaffirm their partnership.
New Civil Engineer
- Heathrow calls for early expansion voteMPs must vote on Heathrow expansion “as quickly as possible” to avoid the UK’s aviation industry lagging behind France and Germany, Heathrow’s chief executive has warned.
Aviation Industry
- JFK storm crisis prompts better communications initiative IATA is coordinating efforts to ensure airlines, airport authorities, air traffic control (ATC) authorities and other key aviation stakeholders communicate critical information better when there is an incident that causes severe operational disruption at a major airport. read more
- Airlines should give real-time operational data, NY Airports director says Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) aviation director Huntley Lawrence called on airlines to provide detailed, real-time operational data to the entity managing New York JFK, New York LaGuardia and Newark airports. read more
- Biometric facial recognition boarding changing airport experience The biometric facial recognition trial at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) has proven so successful and popular that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively exploring how widely facial recognition can be used at airports, a senior CBP official said. read more
- Qantas to take A321LR deliveries for LCC JetstarThe Qantas Group has confirmed it will take delivery of 18 Airbus A321neo long-range (A321LR) aircraft beginning in mid-2020, which will be used by its Jetstar LCC subsidiary for fleet replacement and growth. read more
Other News Sources
- Heathrow eyes final expansion approval as growth continuesHeathrow grew at its fastest rate in five years in 2017, welcoming a record 78 million passengers, or 3.1 per cent more than the previous year
- Guest speakers include Zac Goldsmith MP and the Leaders of Wandsworth and Richmond CouncilsJustine is holding a joint public meeting with the Richmond Park MP, Zac Goldsmith, on Heathrow Airport’s consultation and its latest plans for expansion on Thursday 1st March .
- Heathrow Airport expansion: Stanwell Moor residents' campaign for inclusion into compensation scheme backed by Spelthorne MP Residents of Stanwell Moor have set up the "Sell to Heathrow" campaign
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