Peugeot 3008 SUV PSA Peugeot Citroen has revealed plans to start assembling cars in Nigeria by the first quarter of 2019 through a joint venture with the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and five state governments. An adviser to the Governor of Kaduna, Jimi Lawal, told Reuters on Tuesday that
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American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Hail Storm Cracks Windscreen in ‘Scariest Flight’ Ever
An American Airlines plane carrying 130 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing after its windshield cracked in severe weather in what one passenger described as “the scariest flight of my life.” People on board vomited, and objects were dislodged in the turbulence caused by a hail storm that damaged the
United Airlines is trying to make boarding less of a nightmare
United premier access check-in Airlines are working to get passengers onto the plane faster. The perennial struggle is familiar to most air travelers: the gate agent announces it’s time to board and dozens of people swarm the gate waiting for their group to be called. United Airlines wants to streamline that process
Cargolux bans ‘hunting trophies,’ citing environmental sustainability
Today, Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier Cargolux has banned the transportation of wild game, otherwise known as “hunting trophies,” to take effect immediately. “This practice does not align with the company’s ethical engagements and policies,” said Richard Forson, CEO of Cargolux, stating that the carrier is “committed to building a sustainable business model,”
Airlines more threatened by Air traffic strikes than fuel prices in 2018 – IAG
FILE PHOTO: Chennai airport. Air traffic strikes bigger threat than fuel prices in 2018, IAG says Sydney - Air traffic control strikes are more of a threat to European airlines this year than a rise in fuel prices, the chief executive of British Airways-owner IAG said on Tuesday. Global airlines have slashed their forecast
Every foot counts in warehousing
Storage warehouse As capacity tightens throughout the United States, shippers make best use of existing and future storage space. Escalating demand for freight storage in the United States is not expected to let up anytime soon, but industry analysts say various measures can be taken by warehouse operators and shippers to ensure
Kenya Airways eyes CSeries for short-haul order
Sydney (Reuters) - Kenya Airways is interested in the Bombardier CSeries or Embraer’s E2 jet for a short-haul order of 15-20 aircraft, with a decision possibly coming at the end of this year, its chief executive told Reuters on Monday. “The performance of the CSeries has to be studied,” Sebastian Mikosz
Ethiopian Airlines Scoops Bombardier Aerospace’s Airline Reliability Performance Award
Ethiopian Airlines, has won the 2017 Airline Reliability Performance Award, for the 7th year in a row, from Bombardier Aerospace. Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa has scooped the 2017 Airline Reliability Performance Award, for the 7th year in a row, from Bombardier Aerospace. Commenting on the award, Tewolde Gebremariam,
DHL breaks ground on Illinois Innovation Center
A two-story, 27,905-square-foot DHL Innovation Center is expected to open next year in Rosemont, with exhibit space showcasing the company's products and projects in development. Courtesy of DHL Technologies and innovations in logistics will be showcased in Rosemont beginning next summer. DHL has broken ground on its Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont
Global airlines issue warning over trade tensions
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Global airlines and aviation executives issued a warning on Sunday over growing international trade tensions, saying they could damage the airline industry and the world economy. The U.S. government has renewed tariff threats against China and imposed duties on steel and aluminum on U.S. allies Canada, Mexico and