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The Scottish airbase could the first UK launch pad for companies heading for the final frontier after the Space Industry Bill was given Royal Assent today.
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Neither Daimler nor MAN looking at e-coaches, but short-distance zero-emission capability more likely
Bombardier secures contract extension to maintain trains for London Overground
Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a seven year contract extension by TfL to service Electrostar trains operating on the London Overground network.
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- Lufthansa boss cautious as he delivers best resultsAirline warns earnings likely to slip this year as higher fuel costs weigh on group
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- Oxford by cable car to tackle traffic [Subscription]It is known for its dreaming spires but Oxford may be about to get a new addition to its famous skyline.
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- Glasgow Prestwick Airport one small step closer to becoming Europe's first spaceport The Scottish airbase could the first UK launch pad for companies heading for the final frontier after the Space Industry Bill was given Royal Assent today.
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- European airports align to support safety improvement programsA dozen European airports joined forces to support surface movement safety improvement pro-grams under the European Union’s project in air traffic management modernization, SESAR. read more
- Virgin Atlantic Cargo revenue up 9% on online shopping, pharmaceuticalsVirgin Atlantic Cargo said its 2017 volumes reached a five-year high and revenues rose 9% to Ł199.6 million ($279 million), driven by strong growth in shipments of pharmaceuticals and e-commerce goods. read more
- Air France-KLM CEO: Group must adapt to fast-changing environmentAir France-KLM CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac said the group must respond further to a fast-changing air transport environment to be more competitive. read more
- Airbus expresses concerns over possible GKN takeover Airbus, the largest single customer for Tier One aerostructures company GKN, has said it would be “practically impossible” for it to give new work to the UK company if the latter’s ownership model was to change. read more
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