Government backs regional airport development but operators say costs are too high.
Carry On: Second Gatwick runway, new Airbus orders, Virgin drops Boom Supersonic.
The Soviet Union received more than 2000 fighters under the Allies' Lend-Lease scheme.
Experiments involve tests to make aircraft wings longer, leaner, lighter.
Carry On: Portugal privatisation, Australia-Cook Islands, Hong Kong recovery.
Supersonic plane’s appeal hasn’t diminished after 20 years in retirement.
Carry On: Superjumbo startup, Japanese homebodies, Chinese travellers.
Terminal improvements will speed flow of passenger traffic.
Charter operator will be launch customer.
Southland District Council faces mounting bill for running costs.
