AIRBUS 50: Five things Airbus got right and five it didn’t

Over its 50-year history, Airbus has led the way in a number of major technological and industrial innovations and contributions to the industry. Here, we list five of the most important, together with five products or business moves that – with the glorious benefit of hindsight – failed to live up to billing. TRIUMPHS 1. […]

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Time for the airlines to get their green thinking into the air

Last week’s elections across Europe brought a wave of local and European politicians centre stage that represent strong environmental agendas. It seems inevitable that this will be followed in a raft of general elections over coming years. That, in turn, will drive a political movement which uses factual analysis to introduce myriad stick-and-carrot policies designed […]

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PM Modi, BJP Leaders Remember Veer Savarkar On Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi was among several BJP leaders on Tuesday, who remembered Hindutva philosopher, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his 136th birth anniversary. “We bow to Veer Savarkar on his Jayanti. Veer Savarkar epitomizes courage, patriotism and unflinching commitment to a strong India. He inspired many people to devote themselves towards nation building,” Modi said […]

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Guelph takes another step toward 100% renewable energy

Guelph council has approved $700,000 in funding to support Guelph’s 100 per cent renewable energy target. The funding will come over five years and will help the city reduce its footprint. “To tackle climate change, we need all hands on deck,” explains Alex Chapman, manager of the city’s climate change office, in a statement. “With […]

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Gambhir deplores assault on Muslim youth in Gurugram; Delhi BJP chief says reaction ‘innocent’

New Delhi: Newly-elected East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir on Monday termed as “deplorable” the alleged assault on a Muslim man in Gurugram and asked the authorities to take “exemplary” action in the matter. His comments, however, did not go down well among a section of his partymen in Delhi, who said the words of the cricketer-turned-politician […]

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Opinion: Modi’s Impact on Indian Politics is Much Bigger

Lalu, Mulayam Impact : All MY voters in Bihar, UP mobilised. Lasted till 2014, weakened further in 2019. Mayavati Impact: All SC, ST, OBC voters mobilised; only influenced in U.P. Mamata Impact: Minorities in WB. All such impacts had woefully limited areas of influence. They never ever saw spreading their effectiveness beyond their state boundaries. […]

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Auckland-New York step closer thanks to Air NZ Boeing purchase

With the announcement that Air New Zealand is purchasing a fleet of Dreamliner aircraft, the possibility of an Auckland-New York flight has moved a step closer. The airline industry is heading towards more and more Ultra Long Range flights, as the likes of Boeing and Airbus hone the fuel efficiency of their aircraft. An Auckland to New York […]

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