An airplane of Alitalia approaches to land at Fiumicino international airport in Rome, central Italy, May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Max Rossi PARIS (Reuters) - Air France-KLM and its U.S. partner Delta Air Lines are studying ways of keeping Alitalia inside the Skyteam alliance - but without Air France-KLM being a buyer, Chief Executive Jean-Marc
Uber is preparing to sell Southeast Asia unit to Grab in exchange for stake in company
Boeing’s 737 MAX-9 aircraft receives FAA approval
The world’s largest plane maker Boeing Co said on Friday the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration had officially certified its 737 MAX-9 aircraft for commercial service. The stamp of approval affirms the airplane’s handling, systems and overall performance all comply with required aviation regulations, Boeing said. Boeing said it was in the final stages
All U.S Post Offices to close Monday for holiday
The U.S. Postal Service announced all post offices will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of President Washington’s Birthday. There will be no residential or business deliveries except for Priority Express Mail, according to a news release. The U.S. Postal Service reminds residents that stamps are available at most grocery, pharmacy and
Lagos-Ibadan rail’ll commence operations in January 2019 –FG
Ibadan, Wednesday February 15, 2018 - The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday announced that despite the challenges facing the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project, the facility would be put to use by January 2019, according to the Punch report. The government said it had adopted carefully considered measures to holistically tackle the
RwandAir to Start Flights to Abuja, Cape Town
Kigali (The New Times) - RwandAir, the national carrier of Rwanda, is set to expand its wings to Abuja in Nigeria and Cape Town in South Africa. According to airline officials, RwandAir will operate four weekly flights from Kigali to Cape Town with a stopover in Harare, Zimbabwe. However, the officials did
Uber Pilots ‘Chap Chap’ Errands Service in Nairobi
Taxi-hailing company Uber is testing a service in Nairobi that was inspired by residents' use of the platform for errands. Nairobi is the first city in Africa in which Uber has piloted the low-cost, quick-trip option using small, brand-new vehicles. Speaking to Nairobi News, Uber regional head of communications Janet Kemboi said
No Love at the Pump as Petrol Rises to Sh107 in Kenya
The 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Has Been Unveiled and It Doesn’t Disappoint
Since its founding in 1926, Mercedes-Benz has become an instantly recognizable brand, always appearing at the forefront of innovative design. Much of the same can be said about Maybach, an elite luxury brand that was founded in 1906 and purchased by Mercedes-Benz in 1960. As a result, any time a new
Uber’s net loss widens to $4.5 billion for tumultuous 2017
The ride-hailing app has had a tough year with a series of scandals, its boss departing, and a fight to keep operating in London. Ride-hailing giant Uber’s full-year net loss widened to $4.5 billion in 2017 as the company endured a tumultuous year that included multiple scandals, a lawsuit alleging the