2018 Airline Industry Passenger Numbers show Impressive Growth

31st July 2019 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released performance figures for 2018. The IATA World Air Transport Statistics (2019 WATS) confirms that global air connectivity continues to become more accessible and more efficient. Statement of Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO: ”Airlines are connecting more people and places than ever before. […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airline-industry-statistics/

PM Modi to attend BJP meet in Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi: The BJP top brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief and home minister Amit Shah, are expected to hold a crucial meeting next week of its core group leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, a state which is now under President’s Rule and where Assembly polls could take place with the three […]

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HD Gowda, Kumaraswamy not to support BJP govt

Bengaluru: A day after it came to power in Karnataka, the BJP is contemplating bringing a no-confidence motion against assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar, if he does not voluntarily vacate the post, party sources said Saturday. The message has been discreetly conveyed to Kumar to give up the post, which is conventionally held by […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/baseless-hd-gowda-kumaraswamy-rule-out-supporting-bjp-govt/

Aeroflot improves its position among top 20 global airlines by passenger traffic

MOSCOW – Aeroflot Group has boosted its position among the world’s 20 leading airlines by passenger traffic. This is based on the data of the latest Leading Airline Groups rating released by Airline Business, the influential global aviation publication. Aeroflot Group carried 55.7 million passengers in 2018 and ranked 18th globally moving two places up […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/aeroflot-improves-its-position-among-top-20-global-airlines-by-passenger-traffic/

MAHB: Airlines in Penang International Airport need to do their part | Malay Mail

File picture of the Penang International Airport. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Airlines operating at Penang International Airport (PEN) should do their part by ensuring enough airline staff are on the ground to facilitate the check-in process, said Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB). PEN senior airport manager Mohd Nadzim Hashim […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/mahb-airlines-in-penang-international-airport-need-to-do-their-part-malay-mail/

The 4 factories that could solve one of the last pieces of India’s EV puzzle

India, famous for its affordable entry-level cars, remains the only major market without a genuine electric vehicle. The market share of electric vehicles in the country stands at a mere 0.06%, compared with over 30% in a number of developed nations, government figures show. But that could soon change — the country’s plans to go […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/the-4-factories-that-could-solve-one-of-the-last-pieces-of-indias-ev-puzzle/

Boeing says it may halt 737 MAX production after booking record loss

The company is working to fix a host of technical problems related to the plane’s flight control systems, and executives have tentatively estimated that the planes will be deemed flight-worthy early in the fourth quarter of 2019. But regulators have provided no firm timeline for when they will allow the planes to fly again, and […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-says-it-may-halt-737-max-production-after-booking-record-loss/

AJW Group signs up for ch-aviation data to facilitate their business decisions

CHUR – Swiss airline intelligence provider ch-aviation announces AJW Group as a new customer. AJW Group is a world-leading independent specialist in the supply, exchange, repair and lease of commercial and business aircraft spare parts. The company is headquartered in the UK. The AJW Group (‘AJW’) is based in West Sussex, and the Group specialises […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ajw-group-signs-up-for-ch-aviation-data-to-facilitate-their-business-decisions/

Southwest Airlines leaving Newark Airport due to Boeing 737 woes

737 Max planes were removed from airports across the globe after the Ethiopia crash. Wang Shoubao via Getty Images Southwest Airlines is flying out of Newark airport for good. Lower than expected earnings from the airport fueled the airline’s decision to exit, according to its second-quarter earnings call Thursday. The decision follows the grounding in March […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/southwest-airlines-leaving-newark-airport-due-to-boeing-737-woes/

Southwest Airlines Forced to Pull Service From Newark Airport as Boeing 737 Max Remains Grounded

Workers stand beneath Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft parked at Southern California Logistics Airport on March 27, 2019 in Victorville, California. Photo: Mario Tama (Getty) After months of ongoing flight cancellations related to the ongoing grounding of the Boeing 737 Max following two deadly crashes, Southwest Airlines has announced that it is pulling service […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/southwest-airlines-forced-to-pull-service-from-newark-airport-as-boeing-737-max-remains-grounded/

New Boeing 737 Max flaw is a software problem

As U.S. government test pilots ran through dozens of flight scenarios on the Boeing Co. 737 Max in recent weeks, a potential failure got their attention. The plane’s flight computer tried to push the aircraft’s nose down repeatedly during a simulator run, prompted by a stream of erroneous flight data. The Federal Aviation Administration pilot […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/new-boeing-737-max-flaw-is-a-software-problem/

MP: Fissures in the BJP exposed, all is not well

Two BJP MLAs stunned BJP on Wednesday when they extended support to an amendment to the criminal procedure code in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly. In a dramatic turn of events, the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh won a “surprise” division on a bill in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly by ensuring cross-voting by two Opposition […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/2-bjp-mlas/

5 suitors eye Air Zimbabwe

About five prospective investors have expressed interest in Air Zimbabwe among them the continent’s top airline, Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines, is leading the pack with four other suitors having submitted bids, people familiar with developments told Business Times this week. Early this year, Ethiopian Airlines offered Air Zimbabwe a lucrative partnership deal that will see […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/5-suitors-eye-air-zimbabwe/

AP HC stays state’s order to renegotiate renewable energy contracts

NEW DELHI- The Andhra Pradesh high court has stayed the state government’s July 1 order seeking renegotiation of all renewable energy power supply contracts. The order has been stayed for four weeks and the next date for hearing has been fixed at August 22, a source said. Several renewable power producers including Acme Solar, Renew […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/ap-hc-stays-states-order-to-renegotiate-renewable-energy-contracts/

Priti Patel appointed Britain’s Home Secretary

London: Priti Patel, an ardent Brexiteer who was among the most vocal critics of Theresa May’s Brexit strategy, on Wednesday took charge as Britain’s first Indian-origin Home Secretary in the newly-unveiled Boris Johnson Cabinet. Patel had been a prominent member of the “Back Boris” campaign for the Conservative Party leadership and was widely tipped for […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/home-secretary/

Two BJP MLAs back Congress-led govt in during voting on Bill

Bhopal: In a dramatic turn of events, the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday won a “surprise” division on a bill in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly by ensuring cross-voting by two Opposition BJP MLAs. This development, dealing a jolt to BJP, came hours after BJP Legislature Party leader Gopal Bhargav said he would […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/two-bjp-mlas-back-congress-led-govt-in-during-voting-on-bill/

Bhubaneswar to have air link with Surat soon

BHUBANESWAR: Bhubaneswar will soon have direct flight to Surat in Gujarat. This was stated by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi after meeting Union Civil Aviation Minister on Monday. Aparajita along with Surat MP Darshana Jardosh met Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and submitted a proposal in this regard. “The Union Minister has assured of […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/bhubaneswar-to-have-air-link-with-surat-soon/

Boeing Reports $3.4 Billion Loss for Second Quarter as 737 Max Costs Rise

Boeing reported a $3.4 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday as costs related to its grounded 737 Max continued to rise. The company said it recorded $15.8 billion in sales in the quarter, down 35 percent from the same time a year earlier, in large part because it has stopped delivering the Max. Boeing also said […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-reports-3-4-billion-loss-for-second-quarter-as-737-max-costs-rise/

Boeing CEO raises possibility of pausing 737 Max production

DALLAS — Boeing’s CEO says the company will consider temporarily shutting down production of the 737 Max if the plane’s return is significantly delayed beyond the company’s October forecast. The comment by Chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg underscores the uncertainty swirling around the company and its bestselling plane, which has been grounded since March after […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-ceo-raises-possibility-of-pausing-737-max-production/

North Korea’s flag carrier airlines to begin direct flights to Macao

PanARMENIAN.Net – North Korean flag carrier Air Koryo will begin flying direct to the Chinese gambling enclave of Macao next month, the city’s aviation authority said, according to CNN. Macao will become the fourth international destination that Air Koryo flies to on a regular basis, according to the airline’s website. The North Korean carrier currently […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/north-koreas-flag-carrier-airlines-to-begin-direct-flights-to-macao/

Impact of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy on Economic Growth of Myanmar

Written by AZoCleantechJul 24 2019 Situated in the western region of the Indochinese Peninsula, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has several peculiar economic features. Green energy accounts for a substantial share of the nation’s energy balance. However, Myanmar is the second leading source of greenhouse emissions among ASEAN states. The state withdrew fossil […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/impact-of-renewable-and-non-renewable-energy-on-economic-growth-of-myanmar/

MP government won’t survive 24 hrs if they get instructions from above: BJP leader Gopal Bhargava

Bhopal: Challenging the stability of the Congress rule in Madhya Pradesh, BJP lawmaker Gopal Bhargava on Wednesday said Chief Minister Kamal Nath’s government won’t survive 24 hours if they got instructions from above. In Madhya Pradesh, the Congress-led coalition currently has 121 seats out of a total 230 seats with support from Bahujan Samaj Party, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/after-ktaka/

The energy postcode lottery revealed: Liverpool loses out to Leeds

Families across Britain face a postcode lottery over energy prices with some cities paying more than a hundred pounds above others, new research has revealed. Households in Liverpool are paying on average £113 more than families in Leeds for the same amount of energy, according to data from Youtility, a home finance planning app. A […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/the-energy-postcode-lottery-revealed-liverpool-loses-out-to-leeds/

Suspension of flights ‘has nothing to do with Cairo airport’: British Airways

British Airways’ abrupt decision to suspend flights to Cairo for seven days is not related to security concerns at the Cairo airport, an official at the airline told ABC News on Sunday. “We have no concerns over security at Cairo Airport. The decision is purely related to the airlines,” said Sherif Barsoum, British Airways’ regional […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/suspension-of-flights-has-nothing-to-do-with-cairo-airport-british-airways/

British Airways, Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo

British Airways and German airline Lufthansa, two of Europe’s largest airlines, have suspended flights to Cairo for unspecified security reasons. British Airways announced on Saturday that the flights are suspended “as a precaution to allow for further assessment.” Lufthansa said in a statement that “as safety is the number one priority of Lufthansa, the airline […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/british-airways-lufthansa-suspend-flights-to-cairo/

Kedah launches green energy, renewable energy master plan

ALOR STAR: Mentri Besar Kedah Incorporated (MBI Kedah) has launched the state’s Green Energy and Renewable Energy Master Plan. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Mahathir (pix) said the plan also provides guidelines for potential investors in Kedah’s renewable energy industry. “The plan, formulated in cooperation with Cypark Resource Bhd, outlines four core thrusts, with […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/kedah-launches-green-energy-renewable-energy-master-plan/

737 MAX Top Of Mind As Boeing Q2 Nears, While F-35 In Focus For Lockheed

TREADING WATER: Boeing shares (candlestick) have basically been treading water for a few months now, as this year-to-date chart shows, while Lockheed shares (purple line) have retreated from recent highs. Data Source: S&P Dow Jones Indices. Chart source: The thinkorswim® platform from TD Ameritrade. For illustrative purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-company-the-nyseba-lockheed-martin-corporation-nyselmt-737-max-top-of-mind-as-boeing-q2-nears-while-f-35-in-focus-for-lockheed/

Airlines paid out €390k in compensation as number of complaints increase

There has been a sharp increase in the number of complaints about flight disruption. The Commission for Aviation Regulation issued its annual report today. The regulator in charge of enforcing air passenger rights is working to clear a huge backlog of complaints. In 2017 it was slammed with queries when Ryanair announced a wave of […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airlines-paid-out-e390k-in-compensation-as-number-of-complaints-increase/

Kumaraswamy moved the confidence motion, the trust process is still prolonging

The BJP Monday asked Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy “to resign and go” if he has faith in the Constitution and people of the state, as the confidence motion moved by him in the Assembly dragged on for the third day. The BJP said Kumaraswamy himself moved the confidence motion but the trust process was still […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/if-you-have-respect-for-constitution-resign-and-go-home-bjp-tells-kumaraswamy/

Edinburgh Airport flyers face ban or even jail for rowdy behaviour

A campaign to combat rowdy travellers has warned passengers at Edinburgh Airport they could be banned from flying or even jailed. The One Too Many scheme is reminding passengers they should be travelling responsibly or face serious penalties. The renewed push comes after a nine-year-old boy was apparently left in tears when a stag party […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/edinburgh-airport-flyers-face-ban-or-even-jail-for-rowdy-behaviour/

Scotland set for solar power boom over next five years

Solar power in Scotland could be set for a boom in the next five years, organisers of the annual solar conference in Edinburgh have said. The Capital hosts the annual Scottish Renewables Solar Conference in September which will see more than 260 organisation come together to discuss the future of solar power in the country. […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/scotland-set-for-solar-power-boom-over-next-five-years/

European Airlines Brawl Over Carbon Emissions

July 19th, 2019 by Steve Hanley  Let’s face it. Flying is a dreadful idea if the objective is to lower total global carbon emissions. While the amount of CO2 emitted per passenger per mile may be modest, with more than 37 million commercial flights each year, a lot of carbon gets injected high in the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/european-airlines-brawl-over-carbon-emissions-cleantechnica/

Boeing to take $4.9B charge over grounded 737 Max

Boeing said it is booking a $4.9 billion charge to cover possible compensation to airlines that have cancelled thousands of flights since the 737 Max jet was grounded after two deadly accidents. The aeroplane builder also said the Max-related fallout will cut $5.6 billion from its revenue and pre-tax earnings in the April-through-June quarter. The […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-to-take-4-9b-charge-over-grounded-737-max/

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Seeks Inputs For Independence Day Speech, Gets 850 In Two Hours

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited inputs for his Independence Day speech on August 15 — and received over 850 suggestions within two hours. Also Read: PM Modi meets BJP MPs in 47-56 age group over breakfast The Prime Minister used his official Twitter handle to invite the inputs on a forum specially created on […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-seeks-inputs-for-independence-day-speech-gets-850-in-two-hours/

PM Modi Wants Names Of Union Ministers Who Skip Parliament Duty: Reports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday asked BJP MPs to nurse their constituency by playing a leading role in its development and advised them to take up a cause of human sensitivity like eradication of leprosy or tuberculosis, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters. First impression is often the last impression, Modi told MPs, a […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/pm-modi-wants-names-of-union-ministers-who-skip-parliament-duty-reports/

Stakeholders Reject Ethiopian Airlines’ Plan to Fly Local Routes in Nigeria

Chinedu Eze Aviation industry stakeholders have rejected the plan by Ethiopian Airlines to set up a domestic carrier in Nigeria, using local investors. Industry players who spoke to THISDAY described Ethiopian Airlines’ plan as a strategy to sustain its existence amid challenges in the global air travel market at the expense of Nigeria, thus leading […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/stakeholders-reject-ethiopian-airlines-plan-to-fly-local-routes-in-nigeria-thisdaylive/

Pakistan Airspace Shutdown Cost Over Rs 6,500 Crore To Global Aviation Industry

Senior officials of Pakistan airspace management informed their Indian counterparts via email and mobile phones that the country had opened its civilian airspace on July 16 at 1:13 AM. Consequently, aircraft coming from India for international destinations and vice versa could fly over Pakistan. “After cancellation of NOTAMS by Pakistan and India in the early […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pakistan-airspace-shutdown-cost-over-rs-6500-crore-to-global-aviation-industry/

BJP will sweep upcoming Assembly bypolls in UP: State party chief Swatantra Dev Singh

LUCKNOW: Exuding confidence that he will clear his first electoral test after being appointed as the Uttar Pradesh BJP chief, Swatantra Dev Singh on Wednesday said the saffron party will sweep the upcoming Assembly bypolls in the state. “The party is already on a strong footing in the state. The confidence of the workers is […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-will-sweep-upcoming-assembly-bypolls-in-up-newly-appointed-state-party-chief/

PM Modi meets BJP MPs in 47-56 age group over breakfast

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met BJP MPs in the 47 to 56 age group over breakfast at his official residence on Wednesday, sources said. The prime minister will meet his party MPs aged above 56 Thursday, they said. Wednesday’s meeting was the sixth in a series of interactions Modi has been holding with […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/pm-modi-meets-bjp-mps-in-47-56-age-group-over-breakfast/

Scrap the jet, says widower whose Hamilton family died in Boeing 737 Max crash

Ann Wangui Karanja, 60; Ryan, 7; Kerri, 4; Carolyne Karanja, 34; and seven-month-old Rubi were killed in the Ethiopian Airlines crash | Cathie Coward/The Hamilton Spectator Because the size and placement of the plane’s engines raised the risk of an aerodynamic stall, Boeing devised flight-control software called MCAS. Preliminary reports indicate that the software pushed […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/scrap-the-jet-says-widower-whose-hamilton-family-died-in-boeing-737-max-crash/

BJP will form govt in 4-5 days in Karnataka: Yeddyurappa

Bengaluru: As the Congress-JDS coalition government faced uncertainty over its numbers, BJP’s Karnataka unit chief B S Yeddyurappa Monday said he was confident of forming the government in the next four to five days. Yeddyurappa’s claim came on a day when the assembly speaker K R Ramesh Kumar fixed July 18 for taking up the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-will-form-govt-in-4-5-days-in-karnataka-yeddyurappa/

Boeing and Southwest Airlines conspired to hide flaws in the 737 Max jet, a lawsuit alleges

A group of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft sit on the tarmac at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on March 13, 2019, after the jet was grounded by U.S. regulators. (Ralph Freso/Getty Images) Lori Aratani Reporter focusing on transportation issues, including airports, airlines, and the nation’s railroad and subway systems A new lawsuit […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-and-southwest-airlines-conspired-to-hide-flaws-in-the-737-max-jet-lawsuit-alleges/

TRS awaits K Chandrasekhar Rao return of BJP fire

Hyderabad: TRS cadres and leaders are curious about the strategy that party president and Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao will adopt to stymie the aggressive approach of the BJP in the state. Though Mr Rao is said to have told the party leaders not fall for the “mind games”, many TRS leaders are worried by […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/trs-awaits-k-chandrasekhar-rao-return-of-bjp-fire/

India’s renewable energy capacity crosses 80GW-mark, says R K Singh

New Delhi, Jul 16 () India’s renewable energy capacity has crossed the 80GW-mark, which includes 29.55 GW of solar energy and 36.37 GW wind power, Parliament was informed Tuesday. The government has set an ambitious target of having 175 GW of clean energy capacity by 2022, including 100 GW solar and 60 GW of wind […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/indias-renewable-energy-capacity-crosses-80gw-mark-says-r-k-singh-times-of-india/

Rahul Sought Exemption from Personal Appearance in Defamation case, Granted

Surat: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was Tuesday granted exemption from personal appearance by a court here in a criminal defamation case filed by a Gujarat MLA over his “Modi surname” remark. The court posted the matter for further hearing on October 10. The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate B H Kapadia last week had issued […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/surname-defamation-case/

Policy uncertainty, lack of clarity may hamper investments in renewable energy sector: CEEW

Investments in the clean energy sector may be hampered if policy uncertainty in the renewable energy sector persists, feels Arunabha Ghosh, Chief Executive Officer at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). “India will require investments of nearly $30-33 billion a year to meet its renewable energy addition targets till 2030, not including additional […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/policy-uncertainty-lack-of-clarity-may-hamper-investments-in-renewable-energy-sector-ceew/

Relief for flyers, airlines as Pak opens airspace

Pakistan opened its airspace for flights to and from India on Tuesday after a ban of almost four-and-a-half months. Air India and SpiceJet were the first to take advantage of the opened airspace. Air India operated its San Francisco-Delhi and SpiceJet its Jaipur-Dubai flight using the airspace. Air India might also see its flight operations […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/relief-for-flyers-airlines-as-pak-opens-airspace/

Diving Into The EV That Kicked Off A Revolution

A couple of years ago, Nicolas Zart interviewed one of the few owners of an AC Propulsion tzero and explained the history of the transformative tzero for CleanTechnica readers. I recently ran across the article and decided it was ripe for a reprint. Enjoy! —Zach Once upon a time — a long, long time ago […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/kicked-off-a-revolution/

Soot, smoke and ‘excessive’ gas emissions — welcome to Onslow, WA

Smoke and flames from Chevron’s Wheatstone gas plant can be seen on the way into Onslow. (ABC Pilbara: Susan Standen) Residents living near one of Australia’s biggest resource projects say their complaints about what they describe as excessive soot smoke and flaring have been ignored. Key points: Onslow residents say black smoke and four-storey-high flares […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/soot-smoke-and-excessive-gas-emissions-welcome-to-onslow-wa/

Nirav Modi challenged fugitive proceedings against him in Mumbai sessions court, citing its powers; wins

A Mumbai sessions court could not label Nirav Modi as a fugitive economic offender stating that it does not have sufficient power to do so. Following the usual date-upon-date judicial norm, the court postponed the case until it is vested with appropriate powers. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been trying hard for a fugitive status […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/a-fugitive/

Odisha CM seeks direct flight between Bhubaneswar-Dubai

Bhubaneswar:  Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to introduce direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai to meet growing demand of people of the state for international travel. In a letter to Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the Chief Minister said as there is sufficient passenger load, a […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/odisha-cm-seeks-direct-flight-between-bhubaneswar-dubai-the-siasat-daily/

Malaysia Airlines’ veterans and unions urge no full privatisation, jobs cut

Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman speaking at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, February 21, 2015. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — No full privatisation, no job cuts and retain Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) as the national carrier — those are all its veterans and union want from the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/malaysia-airlines-veterans-and-unions-urge-no-full-privatisation-jobs-cut-malay-mail/

BJP involved in “conspiracy” to lure MLAs in Karnataka, Goa: Congress

PUDUCHERRY: The Congress Sunday alleged that the BJP was involved in the “conspiracy” in Karnataka and Goa, to lure their party legislators. Also Read: Sarada, Narada scams culprits will go to jail: Rahul Sinha Talking to reporters here, AICC Secretary Sanjay Dutt, in charge of the Congress party affairs in Puducherry said with respect to Tamil […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-involved-in-conspiracy-to-lure-mlas-in-karnataka-goa-congress/

Carbon tax proposal is gaining steam

BOSTON — A bill designed to rev up the state’s reliance on renewable energy by imposing a charge on carbon emissions is gaining steam at the Massachusetts Statehouse. Under the proposal, the state would set a fee based on each ton of carbon dioxide emissions produced by fossil fuels. The tax would start at $20 […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/carbon-tax-proposal-is-gaining-steam/

Sarada, Narada scams culprits will go to jail: Rahul Sinha

Purba Bardhaman: BJP leader Rahul Sinha on Saturday claimed that those involved in Sarada, Narada scams will be going to jail within a month. “Within a month, the heroes of various chit funds, including Sarada, Narda, have to go to jail. The Modi Government will not spare those who looted public money. However, by the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/rahul-sinha/

American Airlines extends flight cancellations because of Boeing’s 737 Max grounding

The world’s largest airline announced Sunday it’s extending cancellations until November 2. It amounts to roughly 115 flight cancellations per day. “American Airlines remains confident that impending software updates to the Boeing 737 Max, along with the new training elements Boeing is developing in coordination with our union partners, will lead to recertification of the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/american-airlines-extends-flight-cancellations-because-of-boeings-737-max-grounding/

The Energy Storage Industry Is Exploding

China is set to become the single biggest energy storage market in the Asia Pacific region by 2024, according to new reporting by British data analysis and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie. The company’s July 9th report states in no uncertain terms that the country is poised to take over the energy storage market, as its […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/the-energy-storage-industry-is-exploding-oilprice-com/

Schneider Electric’s Biggest Engineer-To-Order Factory In Asia Utilizes IIoT Technology And Renewable Energy To Enhance Its Operations

At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/schneider-electrics-biggest-engineer-to-order-factory-in-asia-utilizes-iiot-technology-and-renewable-energy-to-enhance-its-operations/

DGCA issues show-cause notices to Ahmedabad, Chennai airports – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Not maintaining “critical parts of aerodrome required to conduct safe aircraft operations … in accordance with (rules),” has earned the Ahmedabad and Chennai airports a show-cause notice each from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday. The aviation regulator has told the airport directors of these two airports that “local airport […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/dgca-issues-show-cause-notices-to-ahmedabad-chennai-airports-times-of-india/

NEERI to help Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency to upgrade Bhubaneswar’s Biju Patnaik Energy Park

The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has signed an MoU with National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur to give support as transaction advisor for upgradation and operation of Biju Patnaik Energy Park in the City. The park was set up under Special Area Demonstration Programme (SADP) of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy […]

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European airlines will pay over 5bn. euros in environmental taxes and ETS contributions in 2019

BRUSSELS – Europe’s biggest airlines will pay more than 5 billion euros in national environmental taxes and other payments this year – funds which could have otherwise been dedicated to support the industry’s decarbonisation efforts. This includes around 590 million euros in expected payments to the EU’s ETS, (+59% vs 2018) which airlines have been […]

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What can be done to tackle aviation emissions?

For many of us, flying is a part of our lives. Even if we realize that it is damaging to the environment and a factor in climate change, we have no reasonable option but to fly. In 2019, many of our jobs involve flying, and our families can be spread across the globe. So, with […]

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10 Congress Goa MLAs formally join BJP

New Delhi: A day after 10 Congress MLAs in Goa crossed over to the BJP, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday met BJP national president and Union home minister Amit Shah to deliberate over the likely reshuffle of his Cabinet. The 10 MLAs later took the membership of BJP in presence of its working president, […]

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The Value of Boeing’s Now Infamous 737 Max 8 Drops by Millions of Dollars

Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) faces a multitude of problems due to crashes of its 737 Max 8, which took 346 lives. Boeing faces a large number of legal actions from the families of those who died, and perhaps from airlines that had to take the planes out of service. The software problems that caused the […]

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Boeing 737 MAX to Remain off United Airlines’ Schedule Until Nov. 3

United Airlines Holdings said on Friday the Boeing 737 MAX would stay off its flight schedule until Nov. 3, a fresh extension leading to about 2,100 cancellations in September and 2,900 in October as the jets remain grounded worldwide. The decision had been expected after Boeing said on June 27 it would likely take until […]

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The feud between the promoters Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia: Sell IndiGo

Airline karma — that Vijay Mallya blamed for the fall of Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways — seems to have come to haunt IndiGo Airlines too. Just when the airline seemed set to make the most of Jet’s demise, there is danger that the no-holds barred public feud between the promoters Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul […]

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India-Pak to hold secound round of talks on Kartarpur corridor tomorrow

New Delhi: Officials from India and Pakistan will meet on Sunday to finalise the modalities of the Kartarpur corridor and related technical issues. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 9:30 am at Wagah, government sources said. Previously, the two countries were slated to meet on April 2, in Pakistan for the second round […]

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Pakistan won’t open airspace until India de-escalates: Official

Pakistan will not open its airspace until India de-escalates, the country’s Aviation Secretary Shah­rukh Nusrat told a parliamentary committee. “The Indian government approached asking us to open the airspace. We conveyed our concerns that first India must withdraw its fighter planes placed forward,” Dawn news reported on Friday citing Nusrat as telling the Senate Standing […]

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107 TMC, Cong, CPM MLAs to join BJP in West Bengal: Mukul Roy

Kolkata: As many as 107 MLAs of Congress, TMC and CPM will join the BJP, claimed party leader Mukul Roy here on Saturday. “A total of 107 West Bengal MLAs from CPM, Congress, and TMC will join the BJP,” Roy said, while addressing a press conference here. He said the list of these MLAs who […]

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Gov’t to reduce reliance on hydro

The government will prioritise renewable energy development rather than hydroelectric power, Electricite du Cambodge (EdC) director-general Keo Rattanak has said. Private sector insiders have hailed the decision, saying investment in solar power would make the Kingdom’s manufacturing sector more competitive due to lower prices. Speaking at a presentation on Cambodia’s 2020 energy vision, Rattanak said […]

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BJP to target 2.5 lakh new members in Nagaland

Faggan Singh Kulaste with Temjen Imna Along, Y. Patton and others during the membership drive launching program in Kohima on July 6. (Morung Photo) • Nagaland already has 1.18 lakh BJP members • The Party has 11 crore members across India • BJP Nagaland launches Sangathan Parv membership drive 2019 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) […]

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Air India unions to meet chairman over divestment bid

NEW DELHI: With the Budget announcing that a second attempt will be made to disinvest Air India, 13 unions of the airline will meet chairman Ashwani Lohani on Monday morning. The Budget has allocated Rs 1 lakh crore for AI and sources say that unless the government infuses funds to keep the airline running till […]

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Govt should not wait, issues on Malaysia Airlines taking too long

KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of Malaysia Airlines Bhd’s turnaround and its return to profitability is not something new. It has long been a big question mark among the domestic and international aviation industry, not to mention the pessimism and disgust on whether the country’s national carrier “could return to profitability”. Recently, AirAsia Bhd Group co-founder […]

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Aviation deal penned between Kuwait, Greece

(MENAFN) Kuwait and Greece sealed a memorandum of understanding on collaboration in the aviation field, creating access points in airports to allow direct or indirect flights. DGCA’s Director of the Department of Air Transport Abdullah al-Rajhi penned the agreement with his Greek counterpart Anastasios Kokkinos. Under the agreement, the two sides will be determining national […]

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Octopus Investments nails its renewable colours to the wall with rebrand

Image: Octopus Renewables Solar investor Octopus Energy Investments lauds its renewable business mission as it rebrands as Octopus Renewables. Octopus Renewables claims to be the largest investor owner of solar power in Europe, with a global portfolio of 2.3GW of clean energy assets. The name change is intended to more accurately reflect the business’ core mission […]

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Nordic to spread its wings at Liemrick’s Gardens International

The Gardens International development on Limerick’s Henry Street. NORDIC Aviation Capital (NAC) is to spread its wings in Limerick with plans to further invest in the city. The Irish-headquartered aircraft leasing company is set to expand its Limerick presence at their new office space at Gardens International on Henry Street. NAC in 2018 disclosed its […]

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BJP to wait for Speaker’s take on resignations before deciding next move

Bengaluru: The BJP on Sunday said it will wait for Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar’s call on the resignation of 14 JD(S)-Congress MLAs before deciding out its next move even as the Congress blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the present political crisis in the southern state. The party, in a tweet, accused Modi of […]

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Gulf region can follow the UK in tapping into ‘big potential’ of renewable energy: British expert

LONDON: Countries in the Gulf region have been urged to learn from the UK and tap into the “big potential” of renewable energy. Britain has had considerable interest from the Arab market about the adoption of clean energy sources, but a lack of acceptance from society was often holding back further commitment, said Frank Gordon, […]

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Modi, Shah Shower Praises, Call Budget ‘Futuristic, Green’

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah have lauded the maiden budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, which was presented in Parliament on Friday. Modi described the budget as citizen-friendly, development-friendly and future-oriented, and one which will empower the poor and provide a better future to the […]

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Solar panels to come upon farmlands in Delhi by year-end

NEW DELHI:  Solar power generation through panels installed on agricultural lands is set to become a reality in the national capital by end of this year. Senior officials of the Delhi government said applications will be soon invited from those farmers who are interested in signing up for the ambitious ‘Mukhyamantri Kisan Aay Badhotri Solar Yojana’, which […]

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Can the UK eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?

Transport, notably cars, is responsible for 28% of our greenhouse gas emissions The government wants to cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to “net-zero” by the middle of the century. Is this realistic – or a staggeringly expensive waste of time?  What’s happened? The government has made a legally binding commitment, in the form of […]

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Critics of USD 5-trillion economy goal professional pessimists, India poised to race ahead: PM Modi

VARANASI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday dismissed as “professional pessimists” the critics of the Centre’s target to achieve a USD 5-trillion economy within the next five years and asserted that the “new India” is on the threshold of sprinting forward. A day after the Union budget was presented by Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman, the prime […]

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Boeing offers $100m for families of passengers killed in 737 Max crashes

Boeing has pledged to give $100m (£80m) for the families and communities affected by two crashes of its 737 Max plane. Accidents involving a Lion Air jet last October and an Ethiopian Airlines plane in March left 346 people dead. The crashes caused aviation regulators to ground the aircraft worldwide. Boeing, which is facing dozens of lawsuits over […]

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Pakistan lost millions in airspace closure post Balakot strike

NEW DELHI: While the closure of Pakistan airspace has hit Indian airlines hard, having to re-route flights from India around the neighbouring country, thereby increasing the flying time and cost, it’s impacted Pakistan as well, which has lost $100 million (around Rs 688 crore) since February with an average of 400 flights a day skipping […]

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Amid $30bn investment opportunities in renewable energy, don’t wish away coal: Economic Survey

NEW DELHI: Indian renewable energy space presents an investment opportunity of $30 billion every year for the next decade but the country cannot wish away coal-based plants, the economic survey said. The survey estimated additional investment requirement in renewable plants for upto 2022 at about $80 billion at today’s prices and an investment of around […]

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Pak airspace closure: Indian airlines lost Rs 550 cr, Air India Rs 491 cr

Due to closure of airspace by Pakistan, national carrier Air India lost Rs 491 crore till July 2, according to data presented by Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Private airlines SpiceJet, IndiGo and GoAir lost Rs 30.73 crore, Rs 25.1 crore and Rs 2.1 crore, respectively, the data stated. […]

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IndiGo forced to cancel flights due to Mumbai runway closure

Mumbai: The country’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo, on Thursday said the airline has been forced to make a substantial number of cancellations and diversions of its flights to and from Mumbai airport due to closure of the main runway since 1 July. “As aircraft and crew rotations go through the whole country, there was a […]

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ParkVia secures online parking contract for all IAG airlines

ParkCloud CEO Mark Pegler described the new contract win as a “a red letter day” for ParkVia UK. European airport parking specialist ParkVia has won a competitive tender to secure the role of online parking provider for one of the world’s largest airline groups, IAG (International Airlines Group), owner of British Airways. In a phased […]

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No domestic airliner has crashed from a storm downburst in 25 years, a testament to aviation weather forecasting

A Delta Airlines aircraft makes its approach at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. (Tony Gutierrez/AP) By Mike Smith Whenever meteorology saves lives it is a cause for celebration, and that is certainly the case Tuesday. It is the 25th anniversary of the (hopefully) last domestic airliner crash caused by a thunderstorm downburst: specifically of USAir Flight […]

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‘Arrogance and misbehavior cannot be tolerated, whoever’s son he may be’: PM Modi

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a serious note of senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya’s MLA son Akash assaulting a municipal corporation official. “Arrogance and misbehaviour cannot be tolerated, whoever it may be, whoever’s son he may be.” he said Tuesday in a stern message. The PM was addressing the first meeting of the BJP […]

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Stowaway death raises questions of airport security

British investigators were working to identify a man who apparently fell out of the landing gear compartment of a London-bound Kenya Airways flight and plunged to his death in the garden of a home, police said. Though it is not yet clear what motivated the stowaway, the incident is the latest case of someone hiding […]

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News From Inmarsat, Spafax, Airbus & Others : IFExpress

INMARSAT Inmarsat announced that its award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband service has been selected by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) for its brand new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. SAS has ordered a number of new Airbus A350 aircraft as part of an extensive fleet renewal program, the first of which will be delivered from the Airbus […]

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Airlines flock to Daxing, Beijing new’s airport

Wide-body jets are seen sitting on the apron with the control tower looming over them at Daxing Airport. Photo: China News Beijing’s massive new airport has been officially cleared for take-off after an expert panel of engineers and officials from China’s Civil Aviation Administration completed an inspection at the end of last month. But airlines […]

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Texan company introduces world’s BEST Hybrid renewable energy system with energy-sharing technology

Texas-based rising energy startup TriHelix Energy is all set to create a storm in the contemporary energy sector. The company has launched world’s BEST Hybrid renewable energy system that has combined the power of both solar and wind power to ensure seamless energy in rain, sun and at night. The breakthrough hybrid eco-friendly energy system […]

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The struggle to turn your face into secure travel ID

The global travel industry is looking to replace your paper tickets and security documents with your biometric data in an effort to ease gridlock. The International Civil Aviation Organization, the U.N.’s aviation body, met last week in Montreal to discuss ways to bridge the gulf between physical and digital travel documents. At least 53 biometric […]

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5-year power vision: Scaling up the grid integration of renewable energy

The Centre has advised thermal power producers to prepare for a scenario in which there will be a larger scale grid integration of renewable energy. Simply put, the total power demand will be met by a higher share of renewable energy, requiring thermal power producers to adjust their operations accordingly. A joint presentation by the […]

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