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New Air Force One: Boeing & USAF Ease Security Requirements For Workers

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March 11, 2025
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The VC-25B project, more widely known unofficially as the new Air Force One, is far behind schedule and is costing Boei…

Felixstowe sale: unravelling the implications for rail freight

Simon Walton
March 11, 2025
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Hutchison, the operators of Felixstowe, are in sale talks. They could divest themselves of a portfolio of properties around the globe, including the Port of…

Ports of call around Britain

Simon Walton
March 11, 2025
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The port scene in Great Britain is a dynamic one. Domestic and international trade routes flow to all points of the compass, and not just containers.

Paul Jones promoted to Virgin CCO as Emerson prepares for top job

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March 11, 2025
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Jones, previously Virgin’s chief customer and digital officer, was last month ruled out of the running to replace outgoing chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka after facing controversy over his role in the illegal outsourcing of Qantas ground workers during …

Satellite Networks

Astrum Mobile taps SWISSto12 to build D2D satellite for APAC

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March 11, 2025
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Aspiring direct-to-device (D2D) satellite player Astrum Mobile said on Monday it has contracted Switzerland-based satellite manufacturer SWISSto12 to build its NEASTAR-1 satellite that will provide 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) broadcast services ac…

How Much Does It Cost To Fly A Bombardier Global Express?

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March 11, 2025
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The Global Express is a reliable workhorse in the business jet world.

Old fleet dragging down Qantas brand, says Mullen

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March 11, 2025
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Speaking at the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Governance Summit on Tuesday, Mullen, who has led the Qantas board for around six months, said the airline’s aging fleet “should have been replaced earlier” and has led to a reputation for “cra…

Satellite Networks

Kacific and Paksat team to sell satellite broadband in Pakistan

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March 11, 2025
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group announced on Tuesday it is partnering with satellite operator Paksat International and Pakistan’s national space agency, the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), to expand high-speed, affordable…

Why Was The UK’s Fairey Battle Called A “Flying Coffin”?

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March 11, 2025
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The aircraft has a sinister reputation.

Mobile Finance

VNPT and Visa team to boost digital payments and finance in Vietnam

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March 11, 2025
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Vietnamese telco VNPT announced on Sunday that its digital services unit, VNPT-Media, has signed a partnership deal with Visa to develop advanced digital payment solutions and boost financial inclusion for consumers and SMBs in Vietnam.