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Virgin Atlantic explores 'flying taxi' partnership
The airline considers whether it could launch air taxi flights from cities to major airports.
Cardiff Crossrail: details emerge on new train stations, bus services, and tram routes
New details have been revealed about major upgrades to public transport in northwest Cardiff including new train stations, express bus services and potential tram routes.
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BBC News
- Virgin Atlantic explores 'flying taxi' partnershipThe airline considers whether it could launch air taxi flights from cities to major airports.
The Telegraph
- Richard Branson and Rolls-Royce back £3bn plan for electric air taxis [subscription]Vertical Aerospace strikes deal to make up to 1,000 aircraft for American Airlines and leasing firm Avolon
City AM
- Heathrow passenger numbers keep dwindling as CEO urges G7 for safe travelAfter 15 months of restrictions, Heathrow’s passenger numbers in the UK and across the world have continued to collapse below pre-pandemic levels, with a loss of over 6m passengers in the month, the airport said this morning.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Heathrow Airport passenger numbers plummet by 90%Heathrow Airport passenger numbers fell by 90% in May, compared with the same month in 2019.
Other Regional Press
- Submissions requested over redetermination of development consent at Manston airport siteFurther representations are invited for the Secretary of State’s re-determination of the application by RiverOak Strategic Partners for an order granting Development Consent for the reopening and development of Manston Airport.
- Airport completes consultation on changes to Luton and Stansted airspaceA strategy to improve safety for aircraft landing at Stansted Airport has taken a further step forward.
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