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New rail fleet

Azumas usher in new era in high speed Anglo-Scottish rail travel

New era: LNER’s new trains The first of a new fleet of high speed Azuma trains will depart Edinburgh Waverley early on Thursday promising greater comfort and quicker journeys. InitiallyRead More

Three bidders in line-up

Global teams in running for £91m Clyde Waterfront crossing

Bridge to the future: Clyde Waterfront crossing (Kettle Collective/Sweco) Three international engineering teams are in the running to build the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde. The £90.7Read More

Return to profit

Loganair back in the black in first year after end of Flybe break up

Loganair CEO Jonathan Hinkles
Jonathan Hinkles: ‘proud of our achievements’ Loganair has returned to profit in its first full year of operation after the break up of its franchise agreement with Flybe. Pre-tax profitRead More

Disruption at Heathrow

British Airways cancels Cairo flights for a week in security alert

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British Airways: security alert Holiday passengers heading to Egypt were told flights were cancelled because of a security alert. British Airways said it was suspending its Heathrow to Cairo serviceRead More

Staff consulted

Ryanair unveils cuts and revision to schedules over 737 delays

Ryanair
Fewer flights scheduled by Ryanair Ryanair will be forced to revise its schedules and impose cuts at some of its bases because of delays to the delivery of new BoeingRead More

Walk-outs suspended

Union halts airport strikes to consider new pay offer

Glasgow Airport
Trade union Unite has suspended planned strike action at Glasgow Airport after a new proposal to resolve the dispute was abled by management. Unite will now hold a consultative ballotRead More

Pay offer rejected

More holiday disruption as airport staff plan strikes

Glasgow Airport
Airport set for strike action   Holiday travellers can expect further disruption after staff at Glasgow Airport voted for further strike action ina dispute over pay and pensions. Trade unionRead More

Talks over direct link

Hainan Airlines’ Edinburgh flights ‘under negotiation’

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Direct flights to Beijing were described as ‘momentous’   Edinburgh’s direct flights with Beijing are “under negotiation” as China’s Hainan Airlines considers whether to continue with the service beyond October.Read More

Funding deal

Matheson flicks switch to electric vehicle charging hubs

Falkirk electric hub
New charging hub   Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson has announced £20.6 million funding package to support electric vehicle charging across Scotland. Falkirk Council has been awarded overRead More

Airport unveils expansion

Scottish ministers under pressure over Heathrow plans

Heathrow
Heathrow has unveiled its plans   Scottish government ministers are under pressure to respond to the latest announcement on Heathrow Airport’s expansion plans. The proposals, now open to public consultationRead More