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Satellite Networks

Safaricom urges Kenyan regulator to make Starlink partner with telcos

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August 27, 2024
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Kenyan telco Safaricom has reportedly written a letter to the Communications Authority of Kenya complaining that LEO satellite operator Starlink is a threat to the telecoms market and should be required to partner with local operators rather than compe…

Virgin joins Summit White Paper panel

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August 27, 2024
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Virgin Australia’s Chief Corporate Affairs, Christian Bennett, will join Google Wing’s Jesse Suskin and the TWU’s Emily McMillan on Thursday to discuss the long-awaited report.

The GE9X – The Engine That Will Power The Boeing 777X

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August 27, 2024
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Boeing and GE Aerospace have continued to work together on the 777 program, with the latest aircraft, 777X, being powered by the GE9X.

High-Speed Rail Authority drills into new milestone

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August 27, 2024
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Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon admitted it would “transform the region”.

ATR Celebrates 1,700th Delivery With Air Corsica 72-600

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August 27, 2024
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Air Corsica has completed its transition to the latest-generation ATR 72-600s powered by Pratt & Whitney PW127XT engines.

Executive With 15 Years At American Joins United Airlines

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August 27, 2024
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Noel O’Connell left American Airlines in November last year.

Which Was The First Major Airline To Start Charging For Carry-On Bags?

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August 27, 2024
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Low-cost carriers are renowned for being picky about how much carry-on you take onboard.

Stuck train forces evacuation of 150 Sydney metro passengers

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August 27, 2024
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Saturday’s incident comes six weeks after a system-wide outage left passengers stuck on trains in tunnels for two hours.

Regulation

OTT players may be regulated in India, but not as telcos: DoT

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August 27, 2024
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India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly rejected demands by telcos to regulate OTT players like WhatsApp and Telegram under the same rules as telecoms companies, although they could still be regulated under other laws.

On board Indonesia’s most indulgent luxury train journey

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 27, 2024
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According to The Man in Seat 61 train travel website: “Indonesian trains are cheap, comfortable and air-conditioned. They run on narrow-gauge 3′6″ (106-centimetre) tracks, but are fast and usually punctual”.