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VIDEO: Could Scottish flights become UK's cheapest?
2016-03-14 17:56:11| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
A consultation on plans to halve air passenger duty (APD) on flights from Scottish airports has been launched.
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Planting more trees can reduce UK's flood risk, research shows
2016-03-11 11:42:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Natural defences, including planting more trees, could be a solution to the countrys flooding problems, according to new research. In a study led by the Universities of Birmingham and Southampton, scientists found that planting trees could reduce the height of flooding in towns by up to 20%. They found strategic planting on flood plains could help towns downstream reduce the peak height of floods. But the scientists warned that natural flood defences would need to be combined with conventional...
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Harris to install new VoIP system for UKs ATM services
2016-03-10 01:00:00| Airport Technology
Harris Corporation has been appointed by NATS to supply its latest voice over internet protocol (VoIP) communications system to facilitate the UK's air traffic management (ATM) services.
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UK's Manchester Airport receives planning consent for 1bn transformation programme
2016-03-07 01:00:00| Airport Technology
The UK's Manchester Airport has received planning consent from Manchester City Council for its 1bn airport transformation programme.
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UKs ITC report supports airport expansion plans at Gatwick or Heathrow
2016-03-07 01:00:00| Airport Technology
A report from the UK's Independent Transport Commission (ITC) has reported that noise, carbon emissions (CO2) and local air quality issues should not hinder expansion plans at Gatwick or Heathrow airport.
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