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Potential new orders for struggling train firm
Struggling train firm Alstom says it is in "intense discussions" with the government and Transport for London about a potential order for the Elizabeth Line.
Edinburgh bus operator Lothian in weekend passenger boom
Managing director Sarah Boyd says more leisure trips have offset reduction in commuting
Welsh Conservatives push for better public transport
The Welsh public deserves a return on investment in public transport according to the Welsh Conservatives.
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
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- Birmingham Airport flights disrupted by incidentWest Midlands Police says the airport has now reopened as there is no wider risk to the public.
- United Airlines says Boeing blowout cost it $200mThe firm had to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after a mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.
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- Birmingham airport suspends operations after plane security incidentBirmingham airport temporarily suspended operations on Tuesday because of a security incident on an aircraft.
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- Heathrow Border Force strike: Officers to walk out for four days as union protests against job cutsHundreds of Border Force officers will go on strike at Heathrow Airport later this month.
- UK airport suspends operations due to 'security incident' on aircraftBirmingham Airport temporarily suspended operations today due to a "security incident on an aircraft".
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- Aer Lingus confirms 'suspicious device' found on Birmingham Airport flight 'not a security risk'The plane landed safely and all passengers and crew have left the aircraft
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- London Stansted Airport flights make early switch to SAFJet2.com has announced it will integrate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on departing flights from London Stansted Airport this year.
- Heathrow calls on government to scrap ETA chargesHeathrow has called on government to scrap the recently introduced £10 charge for overseas travellers using UK airports to connect with other flights, saying it puts UK airports at a competitive disadvantage compared with European rivals.
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