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Hundreds more train services could run every day on London's most congested routes under a "game-changing" £20 billion digital signalling blueprint being drawn up by rail bosses.
"Viable, deliverable, affordable": Plans unveiled to give Dorset a direct link to Heathrow Airport
Plans to connect Dorset with the UK's biggest airport are set to move a step forward.
Wednesday, 04 April 2018
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- Spy poisoning: UK plays down Russia complaint at plane searchThe UK says the search of an Aeroflot plane at Heathrow was routine - illegal says Russia.
- The drone school really taking offIvory Coast's biggest power provider is training drone pilots to inspect electricity pylons.
Reuters News
- Ryanair's 67 percent UK gender pay gap widest among airlinesDUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair has reported an average gender pay gap for its British-based staff of 67 percent, the widest among large airlines that have had to disclose the difference in earnings under new regulations.
City AM
- Up to half of European flights face disruption after systems failure at EurocontrolAirports across Europe faced disruptions today after a technical problem at Eurocontrol, which plans air traffic control across Europe.
Birmingham Post
- Bid to save Birmingham Airport's iconic Elmdon terminalCampaigners say Birmingham's former terminal building it would make a great museum, restaurant and wedding venue
London Evening Standard
- Europe flight delays: Half of flights disrupted after Eurocontrol computer failureAround half of flights in Europe could be delayed after a computer failure, officials have said.
Other Regional Press
- Heathrow and Gatwick flights to be disrupted during air traffic control change Average delays at Heathrow could be 20 minutes as arrivals are limited to 80% of maximum capacity for 10 days
Aviation Industry
- Flybe sees ‘continued improvement’ in operating figures UK-based regional carrier Flybe has announced a combination of continued improvement in load factor, together with a reduction in available capacity as it slims down its fleet. read more
- NASA picks supplier for low-boom supersonic demo aircraftNASA has selected Lockheed Martin to build an X-plane to demonstrate that sonic boom noise can be reduced to a level low enough to lift bans on commercial supersonic flight over US land. read more
- Russia to spend $66.4 million for three subsidy programsRussian airlines will be able to carry 729,000 passengers within the framework of three subsidy programs through Dec. 1, 2018. read more
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