The UK parliament has voted to approve the construction of a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport, in a boost to the airport that is now operating at near full capacity. The vote in the House of Commons was 415 to approve, 119 against, a 296 vote majority. The government-backed the construction of the new runway, with a cabinet meeting earlier this month approving the plan. The UK’s Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said at the time “Expansion at Heathrow presents a uniqu...
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Airbus is studying a further increase in production of single-aisle aircraft as the manufacturer seeks ways to accommodate continued strong demand for the A320neo family. “There is no conclusion yet, but at some point, we will be able to make a further communication,” Eric Schulz, Executive Vice-President Sales, Marketing, and Contracts said on the first day of the Singapore Airshow. “Studies are ongoing,” he said. “The success of the product forces us to look at fu...
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This will not shift the balance in the global aviation industry but the small Icelandic company Icelandair becomes part of the largest association of air carriers in Europe. The company has to offer, among other things, the advantages of the geographical position of his country half way between America and Europe, to organize a network of international links with Iceland as a hub....
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Celebrating their 70th anniversary this year, Cathay Pacific are positioning themselves as the airline to beat for business and luxury travellers heading into 2017. Perks for savvy flyers include a redesigned first and business class lounge in Hong Kong — that offers free facials and massage in addition to the usual bars and dining options — and a luxurious inflight experience; think curated wine list, chef-designed menus and a flat-bed complete with comfy doonas and pillows, writes ...
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport has won a weekly MD-11 freighter service bringing flowers and vegetables into the UK for some of the country’s largest retailers. The northern UK gateway has secured a deal with Network Airline Management which will operate the flight from Nairobi to Yorkshire. It will be the airport’s first scheduled flight handling perishable goods, opening up a major new market....
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B/E Aerospace Inc (BEAV) : Mcclain Value Management scooped up 20,200 additional shares in B/E Aerospace Inc during the most recent quarter end , the firm said in a disclosure report filed with the SEC on Aug 9, 2016. The investment management firm now holds a total of 115,193 shares of B/E Aerospace Inc which is valued at $5,412,919.B/E Aerospace Inc makes up approximately 4.33% of Mcclain Value Management’s portfolio. Other Hedge Funds, Including , Glassman Wealth Services sold out all of its ...
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