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Response to emissions

Edinburgh Airport to tackle carbon concerns after record year

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Record flights: the airport is managing growth ‘sustainably’ (pic: Terry Murden) Edinburgh Airport is working on a new strategy to meet concerns over carbon emissions after announcing a surge inRead More

Emissions threat

LibDems demand SNP pulls support for Heathrow expansion

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Heathrow: another runway opens up slots The SNP government has been urged to withdraw its support for Heathrow’s expansion after it was revealed that extra Scottish flights alone would pumpRead More

Airline keeps flying

Virgin and Stobart back government Flybe deal

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Rescued: the deal is described as good news for staff Cash-strapped regional airline Flybe has secured a rescue deal with its investors and the government that will ensure it continuesRead More

Plan to cut APD

FlyBe crisis renews pressure on Scottish government’s air tax

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Air taxes back on agenda The Scottish Government may face renewed pressure to cut aviation taxes after it emerged that Westminster is to consider cutting air passenger duty on allRead More

Crisis meeting

Flybe in ‘rescue’ talks to avoid administration

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Rescue talks under way for Europe’s biggest regional airline Flybe, the regional airline, is hoping government intervention will prevent it from collapsing into administration, it has emerged. Europe’s biggest regionalRead More

Transport blueprint

Edinburgh plans car-free city centre over next ten years

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Plan involves extending the tram lines (pic: Terry Murden) Edinburgh city centre will be virtually car-free within the next ten years under plans to reshape the transport network. A blueprintRead More

Passenger milestone

Abellio responds to franchise axe with punctuality gains

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Sign of the times: more trains hitting targets (pic: Terry Murden) ScotRail operator Abellio has again responded to criticism of its performance by announcing its highest level of punctuality sinceRead More

Price hike

Rail commuters face 2.4% fares rise as operator unveils loss

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ScotRail has invested in new trains Scottish commuters returning to work after the Christmas and New Year break, will be hit by an inflation-busting 2.4% increase in rail fares. AnRead More

Operator responds to snub

Axed Abellio hits back with ‘best ever’ trains on time

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New Class 385 trains have been introduced Abellio has hit back at Transport Secretary Michael Matheson’s decision to cut short its ScotRail franchise by announcing a new record for trainsRead More

Labour criticises secrecy

Glasgow Airport owner bids for loss-making Prestwick

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A preferred bidder has been lined up for Prestwick Glasgow Airport owner AGS Airports is believed to be the preferred bidder lined up to acquire Prestwick Airport. Transport Secretary Michael Matheson yesterday declinedRead More