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Richard Forson, President and CEO, Cargolux Airlines, proved to be an informative and entertaining speaker for an Aviation Club of the United Kingdom (virtual) lunch last week. At 50 minutes it proved to be the longest ever speech to the Club and one of …
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Former RAF Hendon ‘gate guardian’ example saved.
The sole remaining Blackburn Beverley is to be moved from its present home at Fort Paull on Humberside to Birchwood Lodge private airfield in North Yorkshire.
First flown in 1…
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Some 500 aviation workers facing a grim Christmas with redundancy looming up now have a better outlook for the future after consultation between the trade union UNITE and catering company Baxter Storey.
The company is the chief supplier for British…
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John Holland-Kaye, Heathrow CEO, again attacked the Government’s lack of support for the aviation sector when announcing the airport’s October results.
On a year-to-year basis Heathrow’s traffic was down 82% – the eighth con…
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps recorded a Webinar speech which was described as “a damp squid”.
The much-heralded opener by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps at the Airport Operators Association Annual Conference last Monday for the mo…
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This is the time of year when we think of Christmas presents and BTN follows with a suggested list of reading. It has been pointed out that reading books is good for mental health well-being if you want to give early presents in this time of lockdown.
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Zero to 100mph in six seconds. That was the speed obtained by two volunteers, wearing casual street clothes at a 500m desert test track north of Las Vegas on Sunday 8 November, sitting in a Virgin Hyperloop capsule.
Hyperloop technology, which pro…
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From 17 December 2020, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) is to employ a strategy of splitting its London flights from Kiev to both the UK capital’s major airports, that is Gatwick and Heathrow.
UIA plans to operate flights to …
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Last week a global audience in excess of 3,500 from 90 countries tuned in to FlightPlan: Strategies for Recovery, hosted by satellite organisation Inmarsat and the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).
Over 50 industry voices exchanged v…
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This year's (virtual) Brabazon Named Lecture will be presented by Sir Stephen Hillier, GCB, CBE, DFC, Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority, on Thursday 19 November, 17:00 to 18:00. Sir Stephen, former Chief of the Air Staff, first held a Private Pilot&r…
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Luton Airport has published passenger figures for October, typical of other regional airports. It was down by 82% and predicts 95% for November.
As a major holiday airport it did not suffer too badly in September, down only 65% from 1.7m to 5…
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Scottish airline returns to Middleborough.
After departing the airport in 2018 Loganair is to come back to Teesside, once called Durham Tees Valley, but actually 25 miles south of the city, 12 miles from Middlesbrough and six miles from Darlington.…
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Following the Government announcement that England will go into another lockdown for the month of November, Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill will be remaining open for business travellers only.
In line with the new regulations, The Monta…
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In what must be a unique coalition, the three global airline groups, oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance, have collectively supported the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) second-phase Council on Aviation Recovery Task Force report rele…
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These are strange times? Do readers open BTN in their offices, or on the way to work, or at home? When do we publish the first issue of the year? It can be Monday 4 January or the following Monday. Is BTN read the last few days before Christm…
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If the 2019 figures are anything to go by, once the pandemic is out of the way, VisitEngland is in for a boom.
The trend last year was for growth in visitor numbers and whilst 2020 was clearly a disaster, it could have been worse, and for ma…
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Viking Cruises has announced that it has completed installation of the first full-scale PCR laboratory at sea. It assumes that crew members and guests are tested before boarding.
The new facility – an industry first – allows for unprec…
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A sign of confidence for the future. The reconstruction of Gatwick Airport station has begun. The £150m project has seen many changes at the station already this year, including the closure of platform seven and its return, while demolition work w…
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In a single week during September I used a seven-seat Skoda Kodiaq for two distinct purposes. Firstly, for the very smart Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace, and secondly taking grandson back to University on the Isle of Wight, which included a water …
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British airline and airport operations will essentially come to a halt until the end of the English Lockdown. BTN has the details.
Travellers are strongly advised to check with their airlines before leaving for the airport. BTN r…
Global Travel News -
Dive into the lively ambience of Miami and experience Outletcity in the look of the inspiring Florida summer destination
by Anithya Balachandran at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:20:41 +0000
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The French capital is set to be the first European city to offer the VoloCity, an eVTOL with two seats, a 35km range and speeds of up to 110km/h
by Hannah Brandler at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:00:40 +0000
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The as-yet-unnamed property will be located on Middle Abbey Street and will feature 257 rooms and a rooftop bar
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 01:00:48 +0000
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The long-awaited luxury hotel is situated on the site of a former 1960s office block overlooking Hyde Park Corner
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 22 Jun 2023 01:00:32 +0000
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Six Senses Kanuhura is now open for bookings for stays from September 1, 2023 onwards
by Anithya Balachandran at Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:09:17 +0000
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The marquee will offer additional space for departing customers while work continues on the airport’s £40 million new security screening area
by Mark Caswell at Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:50:07 +0000
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Business Traveller was part of a media roundtable discussion with Qatar Airways at the Paris Air Show.
by Hannah Brandler at Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:15:51 +0000
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The 397-room Dublin City Centre Travelodge PLUS features a large mural of a 19th-century diver, paying homage to the hotel’s docklands location
by Mark Caswell at Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:56:27 +0000
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The new-build property is expected to open in early 2025
by Varun Godinho at Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:02 +0000
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The airline also announced a new route to Sphinx International in Cairo
by Varun Godinho at Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:38:11 +0000
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The flights will operate three times a week with Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:07:17 +0000
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The property is situated just at a five-minute walking distance from the sacred Harmandir Sahib, better known as the Golden Temple
by Anithya Balachandran at Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:55:08 +0000
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At the heart of this partnership lies the launch of the exclusive 'Soul of India' microsite that showcases an array of heritage stays across the country
by Anithya Balachandran at Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:48:04 +0000
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The A220 is part of a major fleet replacement programme at oneworld member Qantas
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:57:28 +0000
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Middle East carrier orders new-technology Airbus aircraft for longer flights to the Asia-Pacific and Europe
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:57:03 +0000
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The deal is valued at SAR14 billion and takes the carrier’s total order with Airbus up to 120 aircraft
by Varun Godinho at Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:52:41 +0000
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The Hyatt Regency Hangzhou airport hotel is just steps away from the terminal
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:33:44 +0000
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The Indian carrier IndiGo has made history with the biggest single purchase agreement in commercial aviation.
by Hannah Brandler at Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:00:01 +0000
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The 145-room hotel will be situated in Accra’s upscale Cantonments suburb, around 5km from Kotoka International airport
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:00:32 +0000
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The group says its plans “will lead to a stronger decline in noise” than the reduction in flight numbers proposed by the Dutch government
by Mark Caswell at Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:00:26 +0000
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