ELIZABETH CITY, NC – Students in a local aviation program will be on the fast track to take off in the commercial airline industry. That’s thanks to a new program, which officially kicked off on Friday, that will help students navigate the skies as early as possible. The objective of …
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After the bombing of an airport, an Afghan family buries a father and hopes
KABUL, Afghanistan – In a shed next to the mosque his father had helped build, Hussein’s body lay on a marble slab on Friday morning as his brother Hamid and other relatives washed him for burial. Gently, they dressed the wounds caused by the shrapnel that had killed him the …
Read More »10 cool car names and their true meanings
There are many factors that go into the name of a car and this is understandable, as the name can be an important part of initial first impressions and eventual acceptance in the market. There are different approaches that automakers have adopted when it comes to naming their vehicles. Some, …
Read More »Taliban have over 200 US planes and helicopters, over 600,000 small arms and light weapons: Republican Congressman Banks
LONDON: As the United States withdraws all of its troops from Afghanistan, a significant amount of weapons and equipment will be left in the country by the United States, warned Republican Congressman Jim Banks from Indiana . Banks, a former US Navy reservist who served in Afghanistan, was a foreign …
Read More »Histadrut declares labor dispute with airlines
The Histadrut (General Federation of Labor in Israel) declared a labor dispute in the aviation industry. The background to the dispute is the intention of airlines, which have already laid off thousands of workers and put many on unpaid leave, to carry out massive further layoffs. The conflict applies to …
Read More »Dublin Airport sparks fear as Irish rescue helicopter crew blinded by laser attack on nighttime mercy mission
The crew of an Irish rescue helicopter were blinded by a laser attack – while on a late night mercy mission, it has been learned. Rescue 116 was carrying a sailor he had picked up from the Irish Sea on Sunday night when he was lasered as he approached Dublin …
Read More »A Ram 1500 TRX dives into a deep body of water. Here is what happened
Automakers often take their vehicles to extreme terrain to test their durability and capabilities. But in an insane and unusual incident, a Ram 1500 TRX pickup owner decided to test the vehicle’s off-road capabilities, literally, as he drove the pickup through a body of deep water, reported Motor 1. Much …
Read More »Philippine Airlines of billionaire Lucio Tan returns planes, postpones deliveries of new planes due to losses
Philippine Airlines President Lucio Tan speaking at the 2006 PAL Airbus A319-100 unveiling. AFP via Getty Images Philippine Airlines, controlled by billionaire Lucio Tan, returned two of its existing planes to its lessor last month and postponed deliveries of new passenger jets as continued losses strain the national carrier’s liquidity …
Read More »Covid 19: Early end-of-life consultation on the Auckland tram
The lockdown of the Covid-19 alert level 4 prematurely ended the live public consultation on the Auckland light rail system project. The Auckland Light Rail Transit (ALR) government unit had scheduled two more live events before the initial consultation ended, ahead of a recommendation in September on the type of …
Read More »Volga-Dnepr celebrates its 31st anniversary
Volga-Dnepr was founded on August 22, 1990 as a public limited company. The Ulyanovsk, Russia-based airline is now a major force in transportation services with its unique fleet of jumbo jets. With approximately 3,500 employees in more than nine countries, the company has made significant progress over its 31-year history. …
Read More »United States orders commercial jets to help move evacuees from Afghanistan
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division arrive to provide security in support of Operation Allies Refuge at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 20, 2021. Senior Airman Taylor Crul / US Air Force / Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON, Aug.22 (Reuters) – The United States on Sunday …
Read More »BBB Tip: How to Save on a Car Rental
Rental cars are in high demand and scarcity nowadays. Most major car rental companies have sold much of their fleets to stay afloat during COVID-19 shutdowns, and a shortage of chips and semiconductors has slowed down the auto production industry. With more people vaccinated and more trips, businesses have struggled …
Read More »Russia is the undisputed world leader in combat aviation – Putin – Military and Defense
MOSCOW, August 22. / TASS /. Russia is the undisputed world leader in combat aviation, domestic planes are the best, President Vladimir Putin said in a meeting with representatives of United Russia. âAs for combat aviation, the whole world is well aware that we are the undisputed leaders in the …
Read More »Hunterdon Central graduate serves aboard nuclear powered aircraft carrier
NORFOLK, Virginia – A native of Flemington serves aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Chief Petty Officer Mike Mazujian, who graduated from Hunterdon Central Regional High School in 2001, joined the Navy 19 and a half years ago. …
Read More »Car barely misses student in car crash with stopped school bus
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A Nicholas County school bus was hit just after a student offloaded Friday afternoon. Surveillance video shows the child got off the bus, then seconds later a car crashes into the front of the bus as it shrinks, missing the child by just a few feet. …
Read More »CISF to double security at Ahmedabad airport
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Read More »Merger control in the Malaysian aviation industry
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the global aviation industry, with airline operators in particular being severely affected. In Malaysia, significant air travel restrictions have been imposed since March 2020 as part of the various iterations of movement restrictions under movement control orders and the national stimulus plan. …
Read More »Bentley presented six public premieres at Monterey Car Week 2021
Organized under CDC guidelines, the four-day event brought together three vehicles from Mulliner’s portfolio, as well as electrified versions of the Flying Spur and Bentayga, and the Continental GT Speed ââConvertible, among others. The luxury cars were experienced first-hand by 100 attendees, who were able to drive them during the …
Read More »Marshall opens Bill Noe flight school at Yeager Airport – The Parthenon
Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from University Communications. HUNTINGTON, West Virginiaâ Amid the noise and bustling activity of a busy Yeager Airport, Marshall University today marked the official opening of Bill Noe Flight School in Charleston. In the presence of federal, state and local officials, education executives, …
Read More »Fragments of metal found in the oil filter of a doomed Texas plane | Ap thread
KILLEEN, Texas (AP) – A mechanic found metal particles in an oil filter while servicing a small plane before it crashed in central Texas, killing its pilot, federal investigators. In a preliminary report, the National Transportation Safety Board said the mechanic at the Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple …
Read More »System trains drones to navigate obstacles at high speed – sciencedaily
If you follow autonomous drone races, you probably remember the crashes as much as the victories. In drone races, teams compete against each other to see which vehicle is best trained to fly the fastest through an obstacle course. But the faster drones fly, the more unstable they become, and …
Read More »LIVE as Kellie Harrington reunites with family and friends in Portland Row
Olympic champion Kellie Harrington and the rest of the Irish squad are due to arrive at Dublin Airport on Tuesday. The gold medalist beat Brazilian Beatriz Ferreira to win a boxing gold medal on Sunday. Dublin’s Kellie won gold in the lightweight division at the 2018 World Boxing Championships and …
Read More »Firefighting planes join the battle as the sky clears around Dixie Fire
Heavy smoke that dampened winds and temperatures in the area of ââthe largest wildfire in California history cleared on Monday, allowing firefighting planes to join the battle to contain the huge Dixie Fire. The clear skies will allow more than two dozen helicopters and two tankers that have been grounded …
Read More »Turkey to produce engine cowls for Boeing 737
August 9, 2021 17:24 (UTC + 04: 00) 75 By Vugar Khalilov Turkish company Tusas Engine Industries (TEI) will produce engine cowls for the Boeing 737 aircraft, Turkish media reported on August 9. According to the contract signed between the two companies, from 2025, TEI is expected to undertake half …
Read More »Isiolo International Airport to boost agricultural commodity markets – Kenya News Agency
Farmers in Isiolo, Meru and Laikipia counties should benefit from the intervention of national government agencies in efforts to accelerate the completion of cargo stores at Isiolo International Airport so that they can export their products. to target markets. Agencies led by Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC Kenya), Miraa …
Read More »Opener performs four flight demonstrations of human-controlled eVTOL fixed-wing aircraft – sUAS News
Opener, a pioneer in electric air vehicles for consumer travel, today announced the historic completion of four man-operated flights from BlackFly, the world’s first eVTOL fixed-wing aircraft. Two BlackFly production vehicles took to the skies in front of hundreds of thousands of participants in the 2021 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator: Best Airplanes, Ranked
In terms of realistic simulations, Microsoft Flight Simulator is among the best on the market. Being placed in the cockpit of an airplane to fly in a world generated entirely using Bing Maps is one of the coolest experiences one can have from the safety of one’s home. There are …
Read More »Loveland annexation could host huge Amazon fulfillment center – Greeley Tribune
LOVELAND – Part of a 152-acre parcel of land near the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, to be annexed by the city of Loveland, could house a new Amazon distribution center and several thousand jobs. The Loveland Planning Commission is set to consider a proposal from Dallas-based Trammell Crow Co. to …
Read More »Governor DeSantis appoints Rick Piccolo to USF board of directors
Piccolo is a decorated aviation executive. Friday, the Govt. Ron DeSantis appointed Frederick “Grinding wheel” Piccolo on the Board of Trustees of the University of South Florida. Piccolo is currently President and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and is a United States Army Veteran. His appointment is subject to confirmation …
Read More »Russian planes intercepted over the North Sea by RAF planes
RAF fighter jets intercepted Russian military planes over the North Sea near British airspace, the air force said. The Typhoons Quick Reaction Alert were launched from RAF Lossiemouth in northern Scotland and were joined by an RAF Voyager to provide in-flight refueling. They intercepted a pair of TU-142 “Bear-F” maritime …
Read More »Central Park barred owl ‘Barry’ dies after being hit by vehicle
UPPER EAST SIDE, NY – A barred owl that took up residence in Central Park died Friday after colliding with a vehicle. The Central Park Conservancy reported that the barred owl was flying low around 2:30 a.m. Friday – “probably looking for a meal” – when it struck a Conservancy …
Read More »New York’s Newest Hotel, Resorts World New York’s Hyatt Regency JFK Airport, Debuts Today | national news
QUEENS, NY, August 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Resorts World New York’s Hyatt Regency JFK Airport today celebrated the ribbon cutting at Queens, which featured executives from Genting, owner of the hotel and casino, and Hyatt, as well as local elected officials and community leaders. The hotel officially opens …
Read More »NCAT rector seeks fast-track stimulus packages for aviation industry – The Sun Nigeria
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) says the aviation industry needs accelerated stimulus packages, so that it can overcome its current challenges caused by increasing cases of the COVID-19 pandemic. College rector Captain Alkali Modibbo made this known at the 25th annual conference and awards ceremony, hosted by the …
Read More »Russia aims to debut eVTOL market, unveils future hybrid aircraft engine
This year’s edition of MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon, held in Zhukovsky, near Moscow, was special to say the least. The next-generation military aircraft, Checkmate, was officially presented for the first time. Rosboronexport (the Russian state agency for military-related exports) claimed to have signed contracts worth more than $ …
Read More »XR activist wins protest call at London City Airport
An activist who took part in a protest against the Extinction Rebellion at London City Airport has had her conviction overturned. Artist Amelia Halls, 23, spoke of her relief after successfully appealing a road obstruction conviction near the Royal Docks travel center in October 2019. It was a third legal …
Read More »LeaseWorks launches Aeris portal to improve digital collaboration between lessors and airlines
MIAMI – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – LeaseWorks®, a leading provider of cloud solutions and support services to the aviation industry, today announced the launch of Aeris Portal â¢, new software designed to digitally transform the way donors collaborate and exchange information with airlines. âHaving a single view of the customer is …
Read More »AirAsia India Announces Flash Sale, Offers Airline Tickets From Rs 914; check details here
AirAsia India, a joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and AirAsia Investment Limited, today announced a flash sale on routes across India. Special rates are open for advance booking from August 4 to 6 for travel from September 1 to March 26, 2022. Selling rates can be booked across all …
Read More »Why are they called “moose”
Air Force jets have a lot of nicknames. The legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft is called the Warthog because of its odd appearance and pugnacious spirit; The F-16 Fighting Falcon is called the Viper because it resembles the eponymous Battlestar Galactica spacecraft (according to some accounts), and the 60-year-old …
Read More »Boston Logan Airport Adopts Cloud-Based Fuel Management Technology
The deployment includes i6’s Reconcile6 technology, an IRS-compliant solution for inventory management, reconciliation, loss and gain calculations, and real-time tank information. BOSFUEL, a consortium of airline operators at Boston Logan International Airport, has adopted real-time fuel management technology from the i6 Group, a global pioneer in fuel management technology. The …
Read More »First Southwest Airlines Destination 225 ° Employee Pathway Cadets Take New Hire Training With iAero Airways | State / Regional
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, August 3, 2021 / PRNewswire / – iAero Airways (https://iaerogroup.com/iaero-airways/), the largest charter airline in the United States and one of the iAero group companies (https://iaerogroup.com) invests in platform aviation, provided new employee training to their first two cadets at Southwest Airlines Destination 225 ° (https://careers.southwestair.com/D225) Employee …
Read More »DHL Express Orders Fleet of All-Electric Eviation Alice Aircraft for Freight Supply | New
Logistics specialist DHL Express is embarking on electric air transport by ordering a dozen Eviation Alice aircraft for freight operations. DHL Express plans to take delivery of the first of 12 devices in 2024. Eviation designed the Alice as a nine-seater suburban model. But DHL Express global airline fleet manager …
Read More »The streets of Glasgow are dirty with rubbish leaving communities to pick it up
SOMETIMES I admire pure daring. The kind who crushes you with their utter disregard for social norms, politeness or caring for others. The audacity of rubbish, there is nothing admirable about reluctance. I’m not talking about tipping flies. Tipping flies requires at least a little effort and a little long-term …
Read More »The Fiji Times »Capital Projects – Australian Taxpayers Guarantee $ 106 Million Loan to Fiji Airports Ltd
Australian taxpayers will guarantee a loan of $ 106 million to Fiji Airports Ltd for its capital projects. Australia’s Pacific Infrastructure Finance Facility (AIFFP), administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, guaranteed the loan through ANZ Bank. “The total financing facility is $ 106 million currency risk free …
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