Kigali - Rwandan government on Monday tabled a bill in the Lower House that seeks to establish new regulations governing civil aviation in the country. While presenting the draft law in the House, the Minister of State in charge of Transport, Eng. Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, said that the new regulations
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Mercedes will build an electric version of its popular Sprinter van
Mercedes Sprinter van You'll get your package without polluting the skies. It's all well and good to drive your own electric car, but what about the companies delivering your mail or fixing your water heater? They could stand to benefit from EVs, too -- and Mercedes-Benz is happy to help out. It's launching a refreshed Sprinter
Macedonia renames airport, highway to ease spat with Greece
Macedonia to rename airport to end decades' long feud with Greece Skopje, Macedonia (AP) - Macedonia’s left-wing government has renamed the country’s main airport and highway, both previously named after the ancient warrior-king Alexander the Great, in a goodwill move toward neighboring Greece. Government spokesman Mile Boshnjakovski told The Associated Press on
Port of NY/NJ reaches new heights in 2017
Hyundai’s self-driving fuel cell cars complete a record highway trip
Hyundai fuel cell car Hyundai Showcases World's First Self-driven Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle They're the first to drive at highway speeds for such a long distance. - Level 4 autonomous driving fuel cell electric vehicles self-drive 190 km from Seoul to Pyeongchang - NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle completes South Korea's longest level 4 autonomous
Mercedes and Bosch will test self-driving taxis in a few months
Mercedes-Benz - Daimler AG – autonomous driving; Future mobility: Bosch and Daimler join forces to work on fully automated, driverless driving Their plan for autonomous ride-hailing is closer than you might think. Mercedes (or rather, its parent Daimler) and Bosch aren't far off from making their self-driving taxis a practical reality... in a manner
FAAN Fortifies Security at Nigerian Airports, Begins Profiling of Airport Personnel and removal of Abandoned Aircraft
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has reinforced security at its major airports to prevent any security breach as recently alleged when reports indicated that there was theft on taxiing business jets. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, Mrs. Yakubu Dati who disclosed this, said that the agency
Nigeria’s Implements ISPS Code, US Coast Guard Hails it
Lagos - Nigeria has commenced the implementation of the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) facility Code at the nation’s ports, with the goal of to attain 100 percent compliance with the ISPS Code. According to the Executive Director, Operations, of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Rotimi Fashakin, the
LCC increase toll on Lekki-Epe road and Ikoyi bridge, dangles 50% e-tag incentive at motorists
The Lekki Concession Company, the manager of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, has offered frequent users of the road passing through the Admiralty Circle Toll Plaza up to 50 percent toll discount on its e-tag. This, according to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the LCC, Mr. Mohammed Hassan, is to encourage more
Airbus out ahead of Boeing’s 797 with new jet, debuts longest-range single-aisle jet
Airbus has debuted its much-anticipated A321LR, the world's longest-range jet with a single aisle currently in production. The plane took its maiden flight Wednesday from the European plane maker's factory in Hamburg, Germany. 'LR' stands for longer range. The plane can fly for 4,000 nautical miles or about eight hours of