Kenya Airways (KQ) flight 100 got huge attention on November 8, 2017 after thousands of internet users in the UK tracked it for hours as it carried British International Development Secretary Ms. Priti Patel who is embroiled in a major scandal back home. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary:
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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
Uber and NASA plan to launch flying cars in Los Angeles in 2020
Uber's 'flying cars' could arrive in LA by 2020 — and here's what it'll be like to ride one - The Verge The ride-sharing company is reaching for the sky with its plans for UberAir. Watch video. Is ride-sharing in the air just pie in the sky? Uber doesn't think so. The car-hailing company announced a
Air Peace Secures IATA Certification
Air Peace B737-300 taxing at Sokoto Airport Lagos – Air Peace has officially received the membership certificate of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in its office in Lagos. The airline's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Allen Onyema, assured air travellers of the carrier's dedication to safe and comfortable flight of operations. During the presentation of the
After 15 Years in Operation Abuja Airport Set for NCAA Safety Certification
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja Abuja - Indications have emerged that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja will get safety and security certification from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority before the end of this week, a very competent source close to the regulatory organization has said. The certification is coming about 15
Ethiopian Airlines Starts Flying Its Newest Boeing 787-9 to Abuja
Ethiopian airlines transported 177 passengers to Abuja in newest B787-9 aircraft October 7, 2017. Photo by EA Abuja - Ethiopian Airlines says it has deployed its newest aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 also known as ‘Big Brother’, in the Abuja route. The airline said the deployment, made on Tuesday, was part of its
Air Travelers Resisting the ‘Incredible Shrinking Airline Seat’
The Future Of The Transport Industry – IoT, Big Data, AI And Autonomous Vehicles
Transportation trends Tremendous strides by innovators have resulted in some fascinating and intriguing enhancements to the transportation industry. In fact, in many ways, it feels like the future of the transportation industry is already here. These developments will cause transportation companies to rethink job descriptions and figure out when humans should