Engineering change – in the footsteps of pioneers

Emma Mahoney – from aircraft engineer to teaching engineering. This story on Aviation Australia instructor/assessor for mechanical Emma Mahoney first appeared in the May 2019 edition of Australian Aviation. Aircraft engineers keep Australia’s fleet of more than 15,000 private and commercial aircraft flying safely. However, by 2025, it is estimated there will be a 30 […]

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Flying has become more dangerous, but it’s not all Boeing’s fault

SYDNEY (Bloomberg): Flying has become deadlier than it has been for years and it’s hard to pin it solely on Boeing Co’s infamous 737 Max. Aircraft accidents occurred more frequently in almost every region worldwide in 2018 as the death toll climbed to a four-year high of 523, according to the International Air Transport Association […]

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Renewable energy is quickly becoming cheaper than fossil fuels

The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is a CSP plant that opened in California’s Mojave Desert in 2014. (Photo: Ippolitov Igor/Shutterstock) The costs of renewable energy fell to a record low in 2018, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable sources are already the cheapest way to generate electricity […]

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First decision dedicated to those who protect India: Modi

In its first decision of its second tenure, Narendra Modi government has enhanced the amount to be paid as part of ‘Prime Ministers Scholarship Scheme’ under the National Defence Fund. “Our Government’s first decision dedicated to those who protect India,” Modi tweeted. “Major changes approved in PM’s Scholarship Scheme under the National Defence Fund including […]

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Herbert unveils massive Utah renewable energy project, draws praise from Trump official, protests from climate activists

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced the formation Thursday of a partnership that is expected to result in the world’s largest “clean energy storage” project, to be developed in underground salt domes in Millard County. This rural Utah investment, known as Advanced Clean Energy Storage, “demonstrates the power of the forward-looking energy policy” he has advanced, […]

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Parts are dropping off Hong Kong Airlines planes in mid-air, should you be worried?

Hong Kong Airlines is in the spotlight again after Japanese aviation authorities found its planes to be missing aircraft parts – ranging from screws to brake mechanisms. None of the lost objects were critical for the safety of the planes, authorities said, and their absence raised no concerns about airworthiness. Still, the thought of missing […]

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Worldwide renewable energy prices drop

The cost of renewable energy worldwide fell to a record low last year and is expected to continue to decline in price over the next decade.  Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, Staff Photographer / The Chronicle The United Arab Emirates-based intergovernmental organization International Renewable Energy Agency reported that the global weighted average cost of electricity from solar […]

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BJP leader beaten to death in Bihar

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was beaten to death in Bihar’s Begusarai district early on Friday, police said. “Gopal Singh was attacked when he was sleeping outside his house in Amraur Kiratpur village with iron rods and bamboo sticks by unidentified persons,” a police official said. Singh was the BJP President of Amraur panchayat […]

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Jet Airways’ Pains are Others Gain

45 days have passed since Jet Airways finally grounded all its operations. The troubles, though, at the airline had started much before the inevitable closure. The main part of an airline business is schedule integrity. With Jet Airways, this problem started as early as January 2019. The airline had to cancel flights due to their […]

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Despite crashes, Boeing proposes no simulator training for 737 MAX pilots

Boeing’s proposal to bring back the 737 Max has included a computer-based training program that, like requirements before two crashes involving the aircraft, does not involve hands-on simulator training before allowing pilots to resume flying the troubled aircraft once it is no longer grounded, CNN has learned. Following the crashes involving Lion Air and Ethiopian […]

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Colorado city to become one of the first in US to run completely on renewable energy

Glenwood Springs, Colo., is set to become the latest U.S. city to run entirely on renewable energy. “We are very excited to announce that Glenwood Springs will soon be operated on one hundred percent renewable electricity,” Glenwood Springs Mayor Jonathan Godes said in a statement, according to the Post Independent. “Many cities and towns across the […]

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues travel advice for citizens

Doha: The Consular Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a number of guidelines and advices to Qatari nationals wishing to travel abroad.  The Department emphasized the importance of ensuring the validity of passports and identity cards by 6 months, obtaining entry visas from countries requiring prior visas and following host country’s […]

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Inmarsat to reshape global aviation connectivity with next-generation GX satellites

Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, today announced a contract with Airbus Defence & Space (Airbus) to develop a pioneering new generation of satellites for its Global Xpress (GX) network, which will mark a transformative step-change in inflight broadband… Airbus will develop innovative satellites with greater capacity, capabilities and agility to cement […]

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BREAKING: Obasanjo, 393 others escape crash aboard Ethiopian Airlines

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and 393 others aboard an Ethiopian Airlines plane, escaped crash on Wednesday at Murtala Mohammed International Airport. Obasanjo who was reported to have been absent from the inauguration ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term, escaped crashing in the plane. Other prominent Nigerians in the Ethiopian airline passenger aircraft, […]

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From European dream to global giant: Airbus marks half century

(MENAFN – AFP) Fifty years ago at the Paris air show, France’s transport minister and Germany’s economy minister signed an agreement that would change aviation history. The year was 1969 and Europe needed a smaller, lighter and more cost-effective passenger aircraft than American rivals. Five years later, the A300B2 was born, a short-to-medium range plane […]

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Renewable Energy Costs Take Another Tumble, Making Fossil Fuels Look More Expensive Than Ever

The cost of renewable energy has tumbled even further over the past year, to the point where almost every source of green energy can now compete on cost with oil, coal and gas-fired power plants, according to new data released today. Hydroelectric power is the cheapest source of renewable energy, at an average of $0.05 […]

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AIRBUS 50: Five things Airbus got right and five it didn’t

Over its 50-year history, Airbus has led the way in a number of major technological and industrial innovations and contributions to the industry. Here, we list five of the most important, together with five products or business moves that – with the glorious benefit of hindsight – failed to live up to billing. TRIUMPHS 1. […]

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Time for the airlines to get their green thinking into the air

Last week’s elections across Europe brought a wave of local and European politicians centre stage that represent strong environmental agendas. It seems inevitable that this will be followed in a raft of general elections over coming years. That, in turn, will drive a political movement which uses factual analysis to introduce myriad stick-and-carrot policies designed […]

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PM Modi, BJP Leaders Remember Veer Savarkar On Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi was among several BJP leaders on Tuesday, who remembered Hindutva philosopher, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his 136th birth anniversary. “We bow to Veer Savarkar on his Jayanti. Veer Savarkar epitomizes courage, patriotism and unflinching commitment to a strong India. He inspired many people to devote themselves towards nation building,” Modi said […]

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Guelph takes another step toward 100% renewable energy

Guelph council has approved $700,000 in funding to support Guelph’s 100 per cent renewable energy target. The funding will come over five years and will help the city reduce its footprint. “To tackle climate change, we need all hands on deck,” explains Alex Chapman, manager of the city’s climate change office, in a statement. “With […]

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Gambhir deplores assault on Muslim youth in Gurugram; Delhi BJP chief says reaction ‘innocent’

New Delhi: Newly-elected East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir on Monday termed as “deplorable” the alleged assault on a Muslim man in Gurugram and asked the authorities to take “exemplary” action in the matter. His comments, however, did not go down well among a section of his partymen in Delhi, who said the words of the cricketer-turned-politician […]

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Opinion: Modi’s Impact on Indian Politics is Much Bigger

Lalu, Mulayam Impact : All MY voters in Bihar, UP mobilised. Lasted till 2014, weakened further in 2019. Mayavati Impact: All SC, ST, OBC voters mobilised; only influenced in U.P. Mamata Impact: Minorities in WB. All such impacts had woefully limited areas of influence. They never ever saw spreading their effectiveness beyond their state boundaries. […]

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Auckland-New York step closer thanks to Air NZ Boeing purchase

With the announcement that Air New Zealand is purchasing a fleet of Dreamliner aircraft, the possibility of an Auckland-New York flight has moved a step closer. The airline industry is heading towards more and more Ultra Long Range flights, as the likes of Boeing and Airbus hone the fuel efficiency of their aircraft. An Auckland to New York […]

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Delhi Airport To Deploy Taxibots As Part Of Green Aviation Initiatives

New Delhi:  Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a GMR Group-led consortium, said on Monday that it is ready for commercial operations of taxibots that will tow an aircraft from a terminal gate to the take-off point. A taxibot is a semi-robotic towbar-less aircraft tractor which can tow an aircraft from a terminal gate to the […]

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UN habitat assembly must address food security concerns

THE first session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly starts in Nairobi on Monday. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, acompanied by heads of the two local authorities, the executive councillor for local government and a few other officials will be attending. It’s an honour that the executive director of the UN-Habitat is the former […]

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Regulators approve $21M power line to serve Epic Systems’ growing needs

An aerial view of Epic System Corp.’s 1,100-acre campus in Verona includes the curved Voyager Hall and adjacent Epicenter that make up the Learning Campus on the far left, the newest Storybook campus on the upper right, the Wizards Academy campus at the top, the Prairie and Central Park campuses in the center, and the […]

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Qatar Airways requests for additional flights to India

Doha:Qatar Airways has requested Indian Aviation Authority for a temporary increase in seats on their flights to India. The official airline for Qatar wants to increase seats on its high volume routes such as Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bangalore. A PTI report published in Indian media said that according to the aviation framework between India […]

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When an engine ripped off a DC-10 in the US it killed 273 people, and changed air travel forever

As 258 passengers filed on to American Airlines Flight 191 at O’Hare International Airport, in the US city of Chicago, on May 25, 1979, nothing suggested that they would never reach Los Angeles. They would have listened to the flight attendant instruct them how to buckle the seat belt and where to find the emergency exits. […]

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All the ways airlines can get out of paying if your flight is delayed

Tens of thousands of airline passengers have been forced to take court action against airlines who refused to compensate them for delayed flights, the M.E.N. has learned. That’s despite an EU rule which enshrines an entitlement to redress. Compensation turns on EU Regulation 261/2004 which became effective in 2005. It doesn’t actually mention compensation but […]

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Indian airlines must become positively competitive to stay afloat: Airbus CEO

TOULOUSE: Indian airlines should become positively competitive to make the country’s aviation market sustainable in the long term, a top Airbus executive has said while responding to the recent grounding of Jet Airways. “India market is a very competitive one and I think the business model is a difficult one,” said Guillaume Faury, chief executive […]

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Airfares increase by 80% amid Eid booking rush in UAE

A week-long Eid holiday that is expected to begin from June 3 has sparked excitement among UAE residents who are itching to take a holiday with family and friends. But the sky-high prices of air tickets due to the seasonal demand are dampening the travel plans of many, Khaleej Times has learnt. Tickets to some […]

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2020 is team oil vs. team climate change

As Americans gas up for the start of the summer driving season, they’ll pay the highest Memorial Day prices at the pump since 2014. And they’ll have trouble finding any sort of middle lane in the oil wars of American politics. Voters in 2020 can choose President Donald Trump, who brags about oil production — […]

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‘Everybody prosper together’ : Modi at NDA meet

New Delhi: The newly elected MPs of the ruling National Democratic Alliance met in New Delhi on Saturday and elected Narendra Modi as their leader. After the meet, PM Modi met President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan and made a formal claim to form the government. Ahead of addressing the gathering, Narendra Modi bowed […]

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Arun Jaitley may not remain finance minister in New Government

NEW DELHI, May 25 (Reuters): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is unlikely to continue in his current role due to poor health as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his second term, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter. The sources said that Jaitley, 66, is unlikely to take up any offer to continue in […]

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Prime Minister asks Vietnam Airlines to better services

Attending a ceremony held on May 23 by Vietnam Airlines to mark the 15th anniversary of its direct flight between the two nations, PM Phuc said that with a modern fleet, high-quality services as well as well-trained pilots, Vietnam Airlines has been a prestigious airline in Vietnam and the whole world. Speaking highly of the […]

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How serious is Queensland about its 50 per cent renewable energy target?

“Queensland is dead to us.” That is the damming assessment of one frustrated executive from a major international solar plant developer. And here’s a grim fact: There is currently no installation of solar modules on large scale solar farms anywhere in the so-called Sunshine State. That has come to a shuddering halt with the introduction […]

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Clean energy one of Canada’s fastest growing industries: report

OTTAWA — Canada’s clean-energy sector is growing faster than the economy as a whole and is rivalling some of the better-known industries for jobs, a new report shows. Clean Energy Canada, a think tank at Simon Fraser University in B.C., released a study Thursday it commissioned to paint a real picture of an industry it […]

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FAA says no timetable for Boeing 737 MAX return – Australian Aviation

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded a meeting of some 60 regulators from 33 countries around the world by declaring there was no timetable for certifying the Boeing 737 MAX for a return to service. The FAA met with its international counterparts on Thursday (US time) in Fort Worth, Texas for talks regarding […]

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Economic gains to sustain aviation growth

Chief Operating Officer of Africa World Airlines, Sean Mendis Business News of Friday, 24 May 2019 Strengthening the country’s economic fundamentals and growing of same is expected to sustain the growth of air travel at about 5 percent per annum in the years ahead, Sean Mendis, Chief Operating Officer of Africa World Airlines (AWA) has […]

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India Elect 2019: How Elections are Won and Lost

Here is a comprehensive report on all key data associated with Lok Sabha election 2019. Poll dates, schedules,

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A collaborative approach to renewable energy

An EU-funded project has driven collaboration on renewable energy between businesses and researchers in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia and Moldova with counterparts from EU countries. The links are boosting innovation – helping the participating countries make the transition to more sustainable energy sources. The EU Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries, in particular Armenia, Belarus, Georgia and Moldova, […]

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China and US Remain World’s Most Attractive Renewable Energy Markets

Published on May 22nd, 2019 | by Joshua S Hill China and the United States remain the world’s most attractive renewable energy markets, according to EY’s latest Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index (RECAI) report published earlier this month, while France moved into third spot and India fell out of the top 3. EY’s (formerly Ernst Young) […]

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Airlines in China seek 737 MAX Compensation payouts from Boeing

The 737 Max, which has been the US aviation giant Boeing’s best-selling plane, was grounded this year after it was involved in a deadly crash for the second time in five months. In October, Lion Air Flight 610 plunged into the Java Sea off Indonesia shortly after takeoff, killing all 189 onboard. In March, Ethiopian […]

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21 Opposition parties discuss odds of non-NDA alliance; NDA Leaders Dine Together With Amit Shah

Most exit polls have predicted another term for the PM Modi, with some of them projecting that the BJP-led NDA would get more than 300 Seats to comfortably cross the majority mark of 272 in the Lok Sabha. The BJP would win big, the pollsters have predicted with the party increasing its tally compared last […]

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Buying private jet travel. Comparison of popular aviation products

You already know that flying private saves time and allows for hassle-free travel to your favorite destinations. Unmatched and unparalleled, private jet transportation is the favorite of business and leisure travelers alike. Just drive up to your airplane, swiftly walk up the ramp, and enjoy aviation as it was meant to be. No wasting time […]

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After Exit Polls Prediction, NDA Leaders To Meet Over Dinner With Amit Shah, PM Modi Today

With exit polls forecasting NDA’s return to power, top leaders of the BJP-led alliance will meet on Tuesday over dinner to be hosted by party president Amit Shah where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be present, party sources said on Monday. Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav […]

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GE announces scholarship award winner from Pakistan

GE announces scholarship award winner from Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The GE (NYSE: GE) Renewable Energy – Hydro Solutions announced the scholarship award winner from Pakistan. Hissam Karim, who is a student of National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) obtained a fully funded ‘Master in Hydraulic and Civil Engineering’ at the prestigious Institute National Polytechnique de […]

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The Fastest, Most Effective Way To Slow Climate Change

May 20th, 2019 by Scott Cooney When we look at the options for transitioning the world to a 100% clean energy future, it really is true what our very own Zach Shahan says, “The future is now.” While technology will continue to advance at its exponential pace in this field (and we’ll continue to cover […]

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Imran Govt Mulls Backchannel Talks Revival With India

ISLAMABAD — The Imran Khan-led Pakistan government is actively considering appointing a national security adviser to revive backchannel diplomacy with India to iron out issues hindering the resumption of peace talks between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, official sources said on Sunday. Since assuming office in August last year, Prime Minister Imran Khan repeatedly reached out […]

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Boeing crash payouts could be tied to length of time victims knew they were going to die

The amount of money Boeing Co. and its insurers will pay to the families of those who perished aboard two doomed jets will be dictated in part by one particularly grim calculation: How long did the victims know they were plunging to their deaths. That measure is just one part of an expanding legal fight […]

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Boeing completes a software update for its 737 MAX jets

Boeing company said on Thursday (May 16) it had completed a software update for its 737 MAX jets, which have been grounded worldwide since March after they were involved in two fatal crashes. The airplane manufacturer said it was providing additional information to address requests from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that includes details on […]

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Boeing hit with more lawsuits over fatal crash

Boeing was hit with two wrongful death lawsuits on Thursday (16 May), which claim that the US aerospace giant did not do enough to prevent the fatal crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight in March. Boeing is currently trying to get its grounded aircraft back into service. Two lawsuits have been filed with a US […]

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Air India stops Mumbai – New York direct flights due to poor demand

Debt-laden national carrier, Air India decided to discontinue their direct flight between Mumbai and New York, owing to poor demand. According to the Air India officials, Mumbai-New York flight operation was causing huge losses to the airline, as reported in media. Air India started direct services from Mumbai to New York’s John F Kennedy Airport […]

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‘I don’t need cash, but Boeing should pay for 737 Max delivery delays’: Ryanair CEO

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary told CNBC on Monday he is confident that Boeing’s grounded 737 Maxes will resume flights this summer. But he said the grounding after two deadly crashes has hurt business. Europe’s largest discount airline, which ordered 135 Max 200 models with the option for 75 more, had been expecting to receive its […]

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Schools officials look to partner with energy co.

Initiative could provide free technical assistance to towns, school districts adopting clean energy practices COVENTRY — As the school committee begins to consider renewable energy as a means of saving money, its members heard during last week’s meeting from Chris Kearns, a project manager with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER), about an […]

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Making industrial chemicals “green” requires a lot of renewable electricity

When we think about climate change, we most often think about emissions from two sectors: energy and transportation. But industry makes a big contribution to climate change, too. Industrial emissions come from a lot of different things, including the manufacture of common chemicals. Often, these chemicals are made by reforming fossil fuels using heat that’s […]

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Ryanair warns of profit hit over 737 MAX grounding

737 MAX jets, warned that profit for this year would be dented by the plane’s global grounding. Ryanair said profit for the financial year that ended March 31 slumped to 885 million euros ($987 million), despite a 7% increase in sales to EUR7.7 billion. Profitability was hit by a 6% slump in average fares and […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ryanair-warns-of-profit-hit-over-737-max-grounding/

After the exit polls, the opposition reschedules its meeting to choose PM candidate from 24 May to May ‘24

The 7-phase acrimonious marathon election for Lok Sabha came to an end on Sunday.The BJP Team led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking to retain the Lok Sabha. Modi, 68, embarked on a spiritual break a day earlier to the divine pilgrimage site at revered Kedarnath shrine dedicated to Hindu deity Lord Shiva. […]

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Don’t like election result? Then go 100 per cent renewables, right now

Yes I know, we actually had the chance to drag Australia into the 21st century, and it was taken away from us by lies and deceit. I’m not happy either. One thing you can do right now is just sign on to GreenPower. If you’re using, say, 15kWh/day, at 5c/kWh then this will cost you just over […]

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FG to Demolish, Rebuild MMIA Terminal for N14bn – THISDAYLIVE

 Chinedu Eze The federal government at the weekend disclosed plan to demolish the international terminal of the Murtala Murhammed Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and rebuild it at the cost of N14 billion. The Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, who made this known during a meeting with stakeholders in Lagos, said when the new terminal […]

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Unlocking The Economic Potential Of Adapting To Climate Realities — Jay Inslee Gets It | CleanTechnica

May 19th, 2019 by Steve Hanley  Climate change is going to be expensive. No way around it. The ravages caused by a warming planet will inflict trillions of dollars in damages on people all around the globe — fires, powerful storms, famine, shortages of clean water — will exact a toll greater than the cost […]

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Press Release Distribution & World Media Directory by EIN Presswire

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Airlines face pressure to scrap charges for name changes on tickets, as Civil Aviation Authority signal crackdown

Airlines could soon be ordered to end the rip-off charges for changing the name on a ticket, as passengers face costs of up to £160 for mistakes. The Civil Aviation Authority is urging carriers to make their terms and conditions more transparent amid concern a typo during the booking process can incur “significant” costs. Richard […]

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US aviation authority issues advisory to airlines flying over the Gulf

Washington: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned US airlines flying over the Gulf to exercise caution “due to heightened military activities and increased political tensions in the region.” The advisory, which also covers airspace over the Gulf of Oman, comes amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. Increased tensions in the region “present […]

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Aviation supports 6.2 million jobs in Africa

The aviation industry supports $55.8bn of economic activity and 6.2 million jobs in Africa, according to Raphael Kuuchi, special Envoy on Aero-Political Affairs at the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “While this is impressive, we are only scratching the surface of what aviation can contribute to building Africa’s future,” he said on Monday at a […]

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U.S.-style polarization has arrived in India. Modi is at the heart of the divide.

Sanjive and Seema Khanna argue over Prime Minister Narendra Modi at their home in Lucknow this month. (Niha Masih/The Washington Post) May 19 at 3:00 AM LUCKNOW, India —  In their 31 years of marriage, Seema and Sanjive Khanna have fought many times, the way couples do, over the house or the children or their […]

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World Bank offers Dominica $27 million for geo-energy

(MENAFN – Caribbean News Now) ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica reached a new milestone in its feat to become ‘the world’s first climate-resilient nation,’ when prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit and the World Bank regional director Tahseen Khan signed a financing agreement earlier this month worth US$27 million. The World Bank funding, along with sponsorship from the […]

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Indian Aviation Sector Grows but mismanaged Airlines Suffer

Indian aviation sector has been growing over the last few years and experts in the sector have suggested further gains as Indian consumers are expected to fly to more local destinations in future. While the aviation sector has witnessed higher passenger count in the last 10 years, the aviation companies haven’t been able to match […]

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U.S. cautions airlines flying over Persian Gulf

In this Thursday, May 16, 2019 photograph released by the U.S. Navy, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Kayla Pettit operates a center deck station as an F-18 Super Hornet takes off from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. On Saturday, May 18, 2019, U.S. diplomats warned that commercial airliners flying over the […]

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Jet Airways Crisis: SBI Waits for One More Week

Lenders of Jet Airways, led by the State Bank of India (SBI), are currently in the process of selling the airline to recover their dues of over Rs 8,400 crore. SBI is currently in management control of the airline. The airline lenders are trying to rope in an investor to resuscitate the airline and recover […]

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Activists ask PM Modi to remove 3 BJP leaders

Mumbai: A protest was held at Azad Maidan, Mumbai on Saturday, where several organisations, activists and journalists came out to protest against the remarks made by three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders – Ananth Kumar Hegde, Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and Nalin Kateel – against Mahatma Gandhi and praising Nathruam Godse. The protestors demanded these three […]

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US Warns Airlines Risk Being ‘Misidentified’ Flying over Persian Gulf

US diplomats in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates communicated the order from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Saturday, The Associated Press reported. The original FAA Notice to Airmen, published on Thursday in the US, notified the commercial planes flying over the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that they must be aware of “heightened military activities and increased […]

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Ethiopian Airlines calls criticism of its pilots an effort to ‘divert public attention’ from Boeing 737 MAX flaws

MCAS, or the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, is the new flight-control system on the MAX that repeatedly pushed down the nose of the aircraft on both the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines flights. Boeing on Thursday announced that it has completed its proposed software fix for the system and hopes soon to get clearance from the […]

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Air India Ahead in Scramble for Jet Airways International SLots

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): An Aviation Ministry official on Friday said that national carrier Air India will be given preference during the allocation of international slots of grounded Jet Airways. The ministry has already issued a couple of overseas slots to Air India, sources said. This comes after Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola […]

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Airlines face scramble to restore 737 MAX flights once regulators approve fix

By Eric M. Johnson and Tracy Rucinski / Reuters SEATTLE, Once global regulators clear Boeing Co’s 737 MAX to fly again after deadly crashes, airlines which have put their fleets into mechanical hibernation since March will scramble to begin the biggest ungrounding effort in history. Quickly reintegrating Boeing’s 737 MAX, a fast-selling model because of […]

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F.A.A. Chief Defends Boeing Certification Process at House Hearing

The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration defended the agency’s certification procedures involving the now-grounded Boeing 737 Max airplane, telling the House Transportation Committee on Wednesday that the process by which company-paid employees inspected their own aircraft was “a good system.” The F.A.A. executive, Daniel Elwell, said his agency was reviewing a decades-old practice […]

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Hinduja group eager on Jet Airways takeover; seeks substantial haircut

The Hinduja group would be keen to take over Jet Airways, provided lenders agree to take a substantial haircut on their dues and founder Naresh Goyal gives his consent to the takeover. A top official of the group said it sees value in the airline, which is going through a crisis. Jet to get back […]

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Narendra Modi’s Legacy As Gujarat CM ‘Black Spot’ On India’s Communal History: Mayawati

For the first time in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, a political leader on Wednesday questioned the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership as the chief minister of Gujarat. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said that Modi’s legacy was Gujarat CM was a “black spot” and “burden” on the BJP as well as […]

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Rolls-Royce Slowly Recovering from £2.9bn Loss

Engineering giant Rolls-Royce, a British aircraft engines manufacturer, plunged deep into losses last year, as it enhanced the charge for fixing issues with its Trent 1000 engines. It had earlier announced 2018 results reporting £2.9 billion in losses. The main reasons for such a massive setback as per the company are: long-overdue mechanical problematic issues […]

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Jet Airways’ Revival Hopes Persist

London-based investment firm Adi Partners on Wednesday formally placed its bid for Jet Airways, a day before the bid deadline ends.The company, which is led by Sanjay Viswanathan, former chief executive officer of Bangalore-based mid-cap information technology (IT) firm Sonata Software, said it was willing to tie up with Abu-Dhabi-based Etihad Airways for the bid. […]

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Boeing meets operators and lessors of 737 MAX, assures groundwork for resuming commercial flights

The report, by news agency Bloomberg, published on Wednesday (US time) said the meeting in Amsterdam on Tuesday was the first of about six sessions planned by Boeing around the world where executives would discuss how to maintain the aircraft that has been grounded following the Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air crashes in March 2019 […]

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Jet Airways’ office space put up for sale to recover HDFC’s Rs 414 crore

HDFC has put up crisis-hit Jet Airways' office space for sale with a reserve price of Rs 245 crore, as part of efforts to recover outstanding dues.

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Jet’s Employees’ Union Approach SC to Direct SBI to Release Interim Funding

NEW DELHI, May 7. In early days, during an industrial unrest in India, the workers invariably used to get victimised since they lacked the necessary money and resources to lodge and pursue a case in a court of Law. Today, in the case of Jet Airways, the situation is different. The workers, especially the pilots […]

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New claims ridicule Boeing in what has been called ‘The world’s Biggest Aviation Scandal’

Boeing engineers discovered the discrepancy “within several months” of the initial Max deliveries in May 2017, the company said. The disclosures followed criticism from airlines and crash victims’ relatives that Boeing hasn’t been forthcoming about issues with the 737 Max.

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Hope for Jet Airways’ Revival Persists

New Delhi:  One section of Jet Airways’ employees has already proposed to take over the management control of the grounded airline and arrange up to ₹3,000 crore from external investors which can infuse fresh lease of life in the crisis ridden Jet Airways.  Unions have been pleading with the government to ensure the airline is […]

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Team BJP Led by PM Modi Marches Ahead of its Rivals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Team BJP is replete with resources, giving his side a massive advantage over its rivals. The main opposition Congress party appears clueless as BJP strides ahead to win a second term in India’s general election. Opaque campaign financing in India makes it tricky to get a full picture of […]

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Vistara to hire 100 pilots, 400 cabin crew from Jet Airways

  MUMBAI: In one of its largest hiring exercise since it began operations over three years back, the premium carrier Vistara is hiring around 500–100 pilots and 400 cabin crew–mostly from the grounded Jet Airways, say industry and airline sources. The grounding of Jet has come as an opportunity for the market to hire readily-available […]

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