Air Force One with U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania on board arrives at Beijing airport, China, November 8, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter The U.S. Air Force said earlier this year it wants the new jets to be ready for use starting in 2024. NEW YORK - Seattle-based Boeing Co said on
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Uber boss says U.S. market unprofitable amid tough competition from Lyft
Competition getting tough between Uber and Lyft SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc will continue to lose money in its home market for at least the next six months as rival Lyft Inc poses a fierce competitive challenge, Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said on Thursday in his first public comments
Virgin Atlantic Cargo, Delta Cargo launch new pharma zone in London
Incorporated into the new Pharma facility are two walk-in pods capable of maintaining 2-8°C (COL) and 15-25°C (CRT) temperature ranges for loose pharma shipments. A new joint venture pharma zone in London is the first of many, according to partners Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo. The two air carriers opened a
London Heathrow Airport struggles with increasing cargo congestion, delays
HEATHROW CARGO TERMINAL Industry leaders have called for infrastructure changes as the airport has seen cargo volumes increase 10 percent in just one year, leading to congestion, delays and an inability to reach the airport's cargo center, according to multiple media reports. London's Heathrow Airport has long struggled with cargo congestion and
Deutsche Post DHL ups Q3 profits, revenues
Frank Appel was December 2016 voted to continue as Deutsche Post-DHL group chief executive until October 2022. He was credited with shaping the group’s Strategy 2015, which has effectively unlocked the company’s revenue and profit potential. Photo: The Loadstar The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier and logistics provider recorded net profits of
Why Kenya plane carrying troubled UK minister got rare global focus
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Emirates profit rises despite Mideast tensions, oil price
LONDON (AP) — Airline group Emirates says its half-year profit and revenue rose as business steadily grew despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Dubai-based company said its net profit rose 77 percent to 2.3 billion dirhams ($631 million) in the six months through September. Revenue rose 6 percent to
Boeing signs deal to sell 300 planes worth $37 billion to China
Boeing facilities are seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S. April 22, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo A Boeing statement said the agreement includes "orders and commitments" to buy the aircraft, but it did not give a further breakdown... Beijing (Fox) - Boeing signed an agreement on Thursday (November 9, 3017) to sell 300
Air New Zealand tracking technology delivers worldwide visibility [VIDEO]
Air-New-Zealand-787-9-landing New Zealand’s national carrier is installing more than 5,500 Bluetooth tags on its cargo containers, pallets and unit load devices (ULDs), as well as more than 100 readers at 29 airports for which it provides cargo services around the world. The technology is provided by Core Transport Technologies, which installs its low-energy