New Macau Leader Backed by Beijing
HONG KONG, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The Chinese territory of Macau elected former legislature head Ho Iat Seng as its leader on Sunday - the sole approved candidate. Ho, who has deep ties to China,…
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Gulfstream Aerospace Expands Wisconsin Service Center
Gulfstream's expanded facility in Appleton, Wisconsin. The $40 million, 190,000 square-foot building can accommodate 12 Gulfstream G650ER aircraft and employs more than 100 people. (Gulfstream photo) SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced…
British Airways Pilots to Strike for 3 Days in September
LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - British Airways pilots are to go on strike for three days in September, their union said on Friday, in a dispute over pay that could disrupt the peak summer holiday…
African Court Impounds Tanzanian Airplane
DAR ES SALAAM/JOHANNESBURG, Aug 24 (Reuters) - South African authorities impounded an Airbus 220-300 aircraft leased by Tanzania's national flag carrier following a court application by a retired farmer who is owed compensation by the…
Mexico Fines Cancun Airport $3.7 Million over Taxi Monopoly
MEXICO CITY, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Mexico's competition regulator said on Thursday it fined the airport at tourist hot spot Cancun $3.7 million for blocking new taxi operators, which it said reduced competition and effectively…
FAA to Invite Global Boeing 737 MAX Pilots for Simulator Tests
CHICAGO/WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it would invite Boeing 737 MAX pilots from across the world to participate in simulator tests as part of the process to…
Swedish Air Ambulance Acquires Six Pilatus PC-24’s
After a long period of intensive and very professionally conducted negotiations, the “Kommunalförbundet Svenskt Ambulansflyg” (KSA) has opted for six Pilatus PC-24s in a fully equipped air ambulance configuration. These PC-24s will provide aeromedical care…
Bombardier Confirms 3 Year East Midlands Railway Contract
New contract reaffirms long-standing relationships with Abellio and with Eversholt RailDerby Etches Park depot to maintain Bombardier Class 222s for East Midlands Railway mainline services until 2022 Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has announced today that…
Bombardier wins Dresden contract for 30 Flexity trams
Innovative lightweight concept allows wider trams to use existing infrastructureBombardier wins contract to supply and maintain 30 FLEXITY trams for Dresden’s transport authorityContract includes the FlexCare maintenance management system and the Obstacle Detection and Assistance System Mobility solution provider…
New Yorkers Irked at JetBlue Logo on Landmark Pepsi Sign
JetBlue Airways emblazoned its logo on to the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign that sits along the East River in Queens. And it doesn't fly with many New Yorkers. The move is part-advertisement and part-celebratory. JetBlue (NASDAQ:…