Only Ex Employees can resurrect the ‘dying’ Jet Airways

Till a few months ago airline giant Jet Airways was seen as a big airline operator with the capability to fly to several domestic and International destinations. Must Read: Jet Airways Employee Consortium, AdiGroup to bid for 75 pc of airlines Of course, their approach has been different, so in that sense, they have experience, will […]

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Long before the Max disasters, Boeing had a history of failing to fix safety problems

Years before two Boeing 737 Max jets crashed in Indonesia and Ethiopia, U.S. regulators found a pattern of recurring safety problems with the manufacturing giant. During a trip to Japan in 2015, an auditor with the Federal Aviation Administration discovered a Boeing subcontractor was falsifying certifications on cargo doors for hundreds of 777s and had […]

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Boeing hopes to have software fix to 737 Max completed in September

Boeing says it expects to finish work on updated flight-control software for the 737 Max in September, a sign that the troubled jet likely won’t be flying until late this year. The latest delay in fixing the Max came a day after the disclosure that government test pilots found a new technology flaw in the […]

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United and Southwest Airlines Announce Extended Boeing 737 Max Cancellations Amid New Software Issue

Image: Stephen Brashear (Getty) The show that is Boeing’s ongoing 737 Max headache saw yet another safety issue come to light this week, resulting in further flight cancellations by U.S. carriers with the aircraft in their fleets. United Airlines announced Wednesday that it has extended previous cancellations to Sep. 3, the Guardian reported. Meanwhile, Southwest […]

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EDF Energy teams up with battery car leasing specialist DriveElectric

Partnership designed to help EDF Energy customers make a ‘hassle-free’ switch to electric vehicles EDF Energy has become the latest energy giant to ramp up its offer to electric vehicle (EV) drivers, announcing last week that it has teamed up with battery car leasing specialist DriveElectric to help its customers make a “hassle-free” to switch […]

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Airline anger at Airways and airports over monopoly charges

Airlines on both sides of the Tasman have taken a swipe at steep new Airways fees which they say fits the pattern of monopolistic behaviour common among airports in this country and Australia. The air traffic control provider will raise charges by 21 per cent over the next three years – while across the Tasman […]

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Airlines Urge Regulators to Return 737 Max to Service

Airlines on Thursday urged global regulators to coordinate on measures needed to bring the grounded 737 MAX jetliner back into service, as Boeing grappled with a new technical glitch and investors sold shares of suppliers over fears of more disruption. Airlines are now warning of the prospect of flights being disrupted beyond the end of […]

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Pained By Jharkhand Lynching, But Unfair To Insult Entire State: PM Modi In Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday accused the Congress of insulting voters of the country by questioning the massive victory of the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thaks to the President’s address in the Rajya Sabha, Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress, saying by questioning […]

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Trade tensions put energy transition at risk – BP chairman

By Ron Bousso and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON (Reuters) – Trade tensions risk throwing the global economy’s transition to greener energy into disarray and could hurt energy companies’ preparations towards it, BP Chairman Helge Lund said as leaders of the world’s largest economies gather for talks in Japan. Lund, in his first interview since taking office […]

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Turkish Airlines expands network with its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Turkish Airlines, which plans to use the aircraft fuel efficiency, range, reliability and size to operate new non-stop international routes such as Bali, Bogota-Panama, Washington and Atlanta. “Turkish Airlines has been committed to continuously expanding its range of services on and off-ground as it grows in reach […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/arabian-aerospace-turkish-airlines-expands-network-with-its-first-boeing-787-9-dreamliner/

Want help? Go to PM Modi: Irate HD Kumaraswamy to protesters

RAICHUR: The second leg of Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s Grama Vastavya (village stay) programme in Manvi taluk of Raichur district on Wednesday was marred by an ugly faceoff with temporary employees of a thermal power station who demanded that their jobs be regularised while the CM retorted  that they should go to PM Modi for […]

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Congress insulted voters by questioning BJP’s massive win: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress in the Rajya Sabha, saying it insulted voters of the country by questioning veracity of EVMs and the massive victory of the BJP in Lok Sabha polls. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Modi said there […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/congress-insulted-voters-by-questioning-bjps-massive-win-pm-modi/

US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the first time ever in April

The US is in energy landmark as renewables produce more electricity than coal, new federal government data has shown. “Shell is not a green saviour. It’s a planetary death machine”: George Monbiot Clean energy such as solar and wind provided 23% of US electricity generation during the month, compared to coal’s 20%, according to the Energy […]

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Will airline companies cause their own crash?

Airline companies should embrace their changing industry if they ever want to come out on top again, said Bertrand Piccard, president of the Solar Impulse Foundation. The noose is tightening around the air transport industry and only airline companies can untie the knot. They would greatly benefit in the end by becoming actors rather than […]

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TCS wins deal to digitise daily operations of India’s aviation regulator

In 2017, it was planned that the aviation regulator’s daily functioning will be digitised as a part of National Civil Aviation Policy. The project was named as E-Governance for Civil Aviation (eGCA). Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a mandate from India’s civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to digitise its daily […]

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Boeing sued by 737 Max pilot over ‘severe emotional and mental stress’

Boeing is being sued by a pilot who alleges the company ‘demonstrated reckless indifference and conscious disregard for the flying public’ with production of its 737 Max, the model involved in two deadly crashes that killed 346 people. The class action lawsuit, filed anonymously on Friday in Cook County, Illinois where Boeing’s Chicago headquarters is located, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-sued-by-737-max-pilot-over-severe-emotional-and-mental-stress/

Bombardier exits commercial aviation with sale of regional jet…

Bombardier Inc said it will sell its money-losing regional jet business to Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) for $550 million in cash, in a deal marking the Canadian plane and train maker’s exit from commercial aviation. Montreal-based Bombardier has been selling off its weaker-performing commercial plane programs aimed at airlines to focus on profitable […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/bombardier-exits-commercial-aviation-with-sale-of-regional-jet/

Unauthorised drone flying hit Singapore’s Changi International Airport operations

Image Source : AP representational image Flight operations at the Changi International  Airport here were affected due to unauthorised drone activities, days after one of its runways was shut down due to unmanned aircraft sightings, according to a media report. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) told Channel News Asia (CNA) that approximately 15 departures […]

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India plans to add 500 GW renewable energy by 2030: Govt

India’s annual coal demand rose 9.1 per cent to 991.35 million tonnes during the year ended March 2019. New Delhi: India plans to add 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy to its electricity grid by 2030 in a bid to clean up air in its cities and lessen the rapidly growing economy’s dependence on coal, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/india-plans-to-add-500-gw-renewable-energy-by-2030-govt/

Waiting For National Air Carrier

In 2003, the Olusegun Obasanjo administration liquidated Nigeria Airways, the government-owned national carrier, because it had failed as a business. Nigeria Air However, succeeding administrations and aviation stakeholders feel the country needs a flag carrier to market itself globally. Based on need, administrations after Obasanjo’s have made efforts to set up a national air carrier. […]

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Andhra govt to press for revised power prices from renewable energy firms

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to constitute a committee to negotiate a revision in power prices with solar and wind energy producers, as it believes the prices are higher than those determined through competitive bidding conducted for energy procurement by other government agencies. The decision to constitute a negotiation committee was taken at a […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/andhra-govt-to-press-for-revised-power-prices-from-renewable-energy-firms/

Trade, S-400 Missile Deal With Russia On Table As Mike Pompeo Meets Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his American counterpart Mike Pompeo on Wednesday and discussed ways to strengthen the Indo-US strategic partnership. Pompeo, who arrived in Delhi Tuesday night, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning and discussed various aspects of the bilateral relationship. He is also slated to meet NSA Ajit Doval. […]

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Country has gone through ‘Super Emergency’ in last 5 yrs: Mamata attacks Modi govt

New Delhi: Taking aim at the BJP-led central government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that the country went through a period of ‘Super Emergency’ in the last five years – Narendra Modi’s first tenure as Prime Minister. “Today is the anniversary of the #Emergency declared in 1975. For the last five […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/country-has-gone-through-super-emergency-in-last-5-yrs-mamata-attacks-modi-govt/

IATA: Data, digital transformation to drive future customer experience

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged aviation stakeholders to embrace data and digital transformation to help deliver a frictionless customer experience while enhancing safety and efficiency. “We must transform paper-based and legacy processes into digital ones and use data to drive decision-making in all facets of our business. Organizational silos will need to […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/arabian-aerospace-iata-data-digital-transformation-to-drive-future-customer-experience/

Aviation strategy is flying high

Violeta Bulc | The years since the launch of the Aviation Strategy for Europe in 2015 have been beneficial for European aviation. Air transport in Europe is safer than ever before and off ers better connectivity for the travelling public. It is a perfect time to look back on what our Strategy has achieved and […]

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Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Apologises After Objectionable Remark Against PM Modi

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary courted controversy by making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and later claimed he was misunderstood because of his poor Hindi. The leader said he had no intention to hurt the Prime Minister. “If PM is upset with it, I am sorry, ” he said. The leader of Congress […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/congress-leader-adhir-ranjan-chowdhury-apologises-after-objectionable-remark-against-pm-modi/

Boeing and Airbus made huge mistakes, but their dominance is under no threat

Boeing and Airbus dominate aviation like precious few duos dominate their industries. That’s why both plane makers will probably weather their recent multi-billion dollar mistakes. Boeing’s problem is the tragedy of two fatal crashes involving its bestselling passenger jet, the 737 Max. It has led to a global grounding of the plane, a halt in […]

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‘Do those who don’t say Vande Mataram have right to live in India?’ Asks BJP MP

Pratap Chandra Sarangi said that country will never accept the ‘tukde-tukde gang’. New Delhi: Minister of State for MSME and Animal Husbandry and a first-time MP from Balasore in Odisha Pratap Chandra Sarangi, on Monday, asked whether those who refused to say “Vande Mataram” had a right to live in the country. In an apparent […]

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Tata Power plans to pare debt with Rs 16,000 cr renewables InViT

Mumbai: Tata Power is exploring the establishment of an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) for its near 3 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy portfolio to deleverage its balance sheet by a fourth and raise growth equity from investors, said people with knowledge of the matter. If it goes ahead, Tata Power will join Larsen and Toubro, Reliance […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/tata-power-plans-to-pare-debt-with-rs-16000-cr-renewables-invit/

US-Iran tensions force airlines to reroute flights

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has asked registered air operators to reroute their flights after Iran shot down a US reconnaissance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Given the current regional developments and as a precautionary measure, the UAE-registered air operators need to avoid operating in areas that could […]

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India-Indonesia to boast direct connectivity for impetus tourism

This year marks the completion of 70 years of bilateral ties between India and Indonesia. Yogyakarta: Nia Niscaya, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for Tourism, said direct flights will be operational from October this year from Delhi to Bali via Chennai, in a bid to spur the influx of tourists. Speaking to ANI, the Minister acknowledged that […]

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Airlines avoid Iranian airspace as tensions rise

Muscat: A number of airlines around the world have announced that they are avoiding parts of Iran’s airspace amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. The US Federal Aviation Administration announced a ban on US airlines flying over airspace near the Straight of Hormuz, saying that “heightened military activities and increased political tensions in […]

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NextEra’s Honey Lake Solar Project ready to bring more clean energy to Lassen County

Solar array helps utility meet goals. The much-anticipated Honey Lake Solar Project owned by NextEra is ready to bring more clean and reliable energy to Lassen County. The Lassen Municipal Utility District hosted the dedication ceremony for the project Wednesday June 5 at the Diamond Mountain Casino’s Willow Room. Representatives from NextEra — the world’s […]

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The Middle East has become a nightmare for airlines

International Airlines Avoid Iranian Airspace After Drone Attack Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are making it even tougher for airlines to fly over the Middle East, a heavily trafficked region where huge chunks of airspace are already off limits because of political rivalries or war. The latest headache for the global aviation […]

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Australia’s energy future: the real power is not where you’d think

Pro-Adani supporters as environment activists arrive by convoy in Clermont, Queensland. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images In Canberra, a month on from Scott Morrison’s election victory, there is talk of feasibility studies for a new Queensland coal plant, and a nascent nuclear debate. But if we shift our vantage point to Adelaide, Australia’s near-term energy […]

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Biofuels an important part of Iowa ag economy

The Casey’s General Store on Iowa Avenue in Marshall town is one of a large number of gas stations in Iowa that sells biodiesel and ethanol-blended fuels. At this gas pump, a customer could choose biodiesel blended fuel, green, or an ethanol-blended gasoline, white. Gas stations dot Iowa’s countryside and cities, and words like “biodiesel” […]

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Global Airlines Reroute to Avoid Iranian Airspace Near Strait of Hormuz

Global Hawk drone. Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Chris Okula The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday night issued a NOTAM (notice-to-airman) prohibiting “all US carriers and commercial operators” from flying over the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz which separates them, near Iran’s shoreline, following Iran’s shooting down […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/global-airlines-reroute-to-avoid-iranian-airspace-near-strait-of-hormuz/

Canada Risks Becoming Banana Republic Over Energy

David Scanlan and Kelly Gilblom (Bloomberg) — Canada risks becoming a “banana republic” for its restrictive energy policy and failure to attract new investment into the sector, according to a Calgary money manager. “We have had basically signs on our energy industry that Canada is closed for business,” Geeta Sankappanavar, co-founder of Grafton Asset Management, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/canada-risks-becoming-banana-republic-over-energy/

Navy issues EOI for shortlisting Strategic Partners for building six submarines worth Rs 45,000 crore

Indian Navy Sindhughosh class Submarine NEW DELHI: The Centre has taken a major step towards building advanced submarines for the Indian Navy. The defence ministry on Thursday issued an Expression of Interest to shortlist Indian strategic partners for the construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75 India (P-75I) worth about Rs 45,000 crore. This […]

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Wind and solar to make up 50 percent of energy mix by 2050

Czech-based coal mining and energy group EPH will buy two plants, a gas-fired facility in Ballylumford and a coal-fired one in Kilroot. Barbara LABORDE, AFP/File BloombergNEF (BNEF) released its latest New Energy Outlook – putting this investment opportunity at $13.3 trillion dollars with wind and solar taking $5.3 trillion and $4.2 trillion respectively. The key driver […]

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Applications for renewable energy and energy efficiency

Jun 18, 2019 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) — The NEOS are calling for a new, efficient subsidy system for the expansion of renewable energies, while the list NOW wants to delete the inclusion of the installation of oil condensing appliances as an efficiency measure in the commercial and industrial sector. Another NOW proposal aims […]

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Growth of renewable energy complicating the dynamics of trade and energy relations

The rise of renewable energy has complicated many of the long-standing dynamics in the relationship between trade and energy as against the traditional fossil fuel-based economy, where there were haves and have nots. And, therefore, both the suppliers of fossil fuels and the consumers have had a tacit interest in ensuring the free, uninterrupted flow […]

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6 MW Wärtsilä Energy storage system demonstrates phased increase of renewable energy penetration

With Phase One complete, the island no longer has to curtail wind resources. It has nearly doubled renewable energy penetration, and prepared the system for additional capacity to accommodate peak demand during tourist season. The technology group Wärtsilä has commissioned its 6 MW / 6 MWh energy management and storage system project for its customer […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/6-mw-wartsil/

Swissport and SITA seek to unlock new data insights to make air travel easier

Swiss ground service and air cargo handling group, Swissport International, and SITA have joined forces to develop a new model which will unlock the value of the vast range of air transport data available to deliver enriched, predictive analytics for the entire industry. This initiative is aimed not only at providing Swissport with the right […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/swissport-and-sita-seek-to-unlock-new-data-insights-to-make-air-travel-easier/

European Commission: Bulgaria needs to set itself higher energy targets

Bulgaria needs to revise the plan for the development of Bulgarian power generation, raise the level of ambition for higher renewable energy sources targets, provide analyses of the effect of the Belene NPP project and diversify nuclear fuel supplies, the European Commission says in a letter. The National Energy and Climate Plan of Bulgaria does not […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/european-commission-bulgaria-needs-to-set-itself-higher-energy-targets/

Bankruptcy-bound Jet staff stare at mid-career domain switch fearing jobless tag

Many of the staff of the bankruptcy court-bound Jet Airways are facing the painful decision of a mid-career domain switch because they have failed to find jobs in the aviation sector in the two months since the airline shuttered operations on April 17. Some have been picked up by rival airlines and some have made […]

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American Airlines’ pilots union ‘concerned’ about fixes for Boeing 737 Max after crashes

American Airlines’ pilots union is planning to tell lawmakers on Wednesday that it is concerned about whether training materials and updates for the grounded Boeing 737 Max will be sufficient. A House aviation panel is scheduled to hear from pilots, flight attendants and airline representatives at its second hearing about the plane, which has been […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/american-airlines-pilots-union-concerned-about-fixes-for-boeing-737-max-after-crashes/

International Air Transport Association slams Airways NZ for 21% fee hike

Airways NZ has been severely criticised by an international airline body for hiking its charges by 21 per cent over three years while at the same time such charges are falling in Australia. The International Air Transport Association says it welcomed Airservices Australia’s move to reduce air navigation service charges by 2 per cent from […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/international-air-transport-association-blasts-airways-nz-for-21-fee-hike/

Ethiopian Airlines voted best in Africa for third consecutive year

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest Aviation Group in Africa, has been voted the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ for the third consecutive year. Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. GebreMariam said the airline bagged the award at the Skytrax 2019 World […]

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IAG Companies sign $24 bn deal with Boeing

The Boeing 737 MAX deal came as a surprise in aviation circles; the aircraft remain grounded all over the world after two fatal crashes The International Airlines Group, whose airlines include Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus, British Airways, has said that it wanted 200 of the 737 MAX planes. Thus the US aircraft giant Boeing […]

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Don’t Bother About Numbers, Modi Tells Opposition

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said an active Opposition is important in a parliamentary democracy and they need not bother about their numbers but speak actively and participate in House proceedings. Speaking to the media ahead of the commencement of the 17th Lok Sabha, Modi said he is hopeful that this session […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/dont-bother-about-numbers-modi-tells-opposition/

Ethiopian Airlines rejects ‘pilot error’ claim in Boeing crash

A US politician who blamed pilot error for contributing to the deadly crash of a Boeing 737 MAX flown by Ethiopian Airlines was “seriously misinformed”, the carrier’s boss has said. Republican Sam Graves told a House of Representatives hearing last month that “facts” in investigations after crashes in both Ethiopia and Indonesia “reveal pilot error […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ethiopian-airlines-rejects-pilot-error-claim-in-boeing-crash/

BJP ‘collecting garbage’: Mamata Banerjee on defecting TMC leaders

Kolkata: Coming down heavily on TMC leaders who joined the BJP post the Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday called them “greedy and corrupt” and said the saffron party was “collecting garbage”. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo also said she would be replacing the “traitors” with “dedicated members” and asked those […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-collecting-garbage-mamata-banerjee-on-defecting-tmc-leaders/

Bangladesh secure a remarkable 7-wicket win over the West Indies

Bangladesh powered to the second highest run chase in World Cup history as Shakib Al Hasan’s brilliant century clinched a remarkable seven-wicket win over the West Indies on Monday. Shakib blasted 124 from 99 balls and Linton Das hit a superb 94 from 69 deliveries to lead Bangladesh to 322-3 with 8.3 overs to spare […]

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Target sets sights on new renewable energy goal

US retail giant commits to sourcing all its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 The march towards a low-carbon economy took another step forward last week, as one of America’s largest retailers pledged to switch to 100 per cent to renewable power. Retail giant Target publicly committed to sourcing all its electricity from renewable sources by […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/target-sets-sights-on-new-renewable-energy-goal/

Global Renewable Energy Industry Employs 11 Million People

Image Credit: Vivint Solar The International Renewable Energy Agency reported last week that 11 million people were employed in the renewable energy industry around the world in 2018, a 6% increase over 2017 and continued proof that the industry continues to increase its role in the global economy and energy mix. According to the International […]

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Iridium Communications: An Undervalued Growth Company

Source: Spaceflight 101. The distortion at the poles is due to the globe’s shape being translated onto a 2D map. The satellite coverage at the poles is actually more dense as the orbits actually converge at the poles. Iridium Communications (IRDM) completed their $2.9 billion satellite constellation earlier this year. Dubbed Iridium Next, the 66 […]

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Opinion: As a green energy CEO, I say let’s build Trans Mountain

Steel pipe to be used in the oil pipeline construction of Kinder Morgan Canada’s Trans Mountain expansion project sit on rail cars at a stockpile site in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada May 29, 2018. Dennis Owen / REUTERS As the founder and CEO of a renewable energy company, I help drive clean energy development in […]

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Seventh page of blanks for Pakistan and lots of thumpings for India

Virat Kohli led India to an 89-run win via the DLS method against arch-rivals Pakistan in World Cup 2019 at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Sunday. With this, India maintained an incredible winning record, making it 7-0, against Pakistan in World Cup cricket. In their last encounter, India suffered a 180-run loss and the Champions Trophy […]

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BJP Plans Multiple Surveys Ahead Of Delhi Assembly Polls, Aims To Retain 55 Per Cent Votes

The BJP is planning to conduct multiple surveys for better selection of political issues and candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls due early next year, in the wake of its massive victory in the Lok Sabha election, senior leaders of the saffron party said on Sunday. The ruling party was working on various fronts to […]

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Highly Doubt How Much We Can Fight Against Modi, Says Telangana Congress MLA

Days after 12 Congress leaders defected to the Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS), another legislator, Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, on Saturday hit out at the grand old party and hinted at switching over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to media persons, he openly lauded the BJP and criticised the Congress leadership. “The BJP has […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/highly-doubt-how-much-we-can-fight-against-modi-says-telangana-congress-mla/

Philippines seen from Asia Clean Energy Perspective, a critique (2019-2029)

Part I. ACEF The forthcoming Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in June at the ADB has the theme: “Partnering for Impact.” “The Asia Clean Energy Forum is one of the leading clean energy events in the Asia region, and it focuses on bringing together practitioners and implementers to identify, discuss and address the key clean […]

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Boeing chief admits to ‘mistake’ in how Max warning system problem was handled

The chief executive of Boeing said the company made a “mistake” in handling a problematic cockpit warning system in its 737 Max jets before two crashes killed 346 people, and he promised transparency as the aircraft maker works to get the grounded plane back in flight. Speaking before the industry-wide Paris Air Show, Boeing CEO […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-chief-admits-to-mistake-in-how-max-warning-system-problem-was-handled/

Australia are content and relishing extra rest day – Finch

Australia are happy to be sitting atop the World Cup standings and are relishing the prospect of an extra day off, captain Aaron Finch said after their convincing win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. Finch’s superb innings of 153 inspired the defending champions to an 87-run victory at The Oval and they have won four […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/sports/australia-are-content-and-relishing-extra-rest-day-finch/

11 Million People Employed in Renewable Energy Worldwide

Eleven million people were employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018 according to the latest analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This compares with 10.3 million in 2017. As more and more countries manufacture, trade and install renewable energy technologies, the latest Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review finds that renewables jobs grew to their highest level despite […]

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IAF AN-32 crash: Mountains of Arunachal Pradesh has long been a danger zone for aviators

The AN-32 crash in Arunachal Pradesh has become another grim reminder of the reality that flying over the mountainous state continues to be fraught with risks. For World War II pilots, this eastern Himalayan region was the “Skyway to Hell” and despite advances in flight technology since then, the stretch of deep valleys and high […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/iaf-an-32-crash-mountains-of-arunachal-pradesh-has-long-been-a-danger-zone-for-aviators/

Tires blow out on United Airlines plane during Newark landing, no one injured

Tires on a United Airlines jet blew out as it landed at New Jersey’s Newark airport on Saturday, causing flight delays but injuring none of the 166 passengers on board, officials said. United flight 627 became disabled on the runway after it “experienced multiple flat tires” upon landing at 1 p.m. from Denver, the airline […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/tires-blow-out-on-united-airlines-plane-during-newark-landing-no-one-injured/

United Airlines plane skids off runway at Newark Airport; flights halted

Flights were halted for two hours at Newark Airport on Saturday after a United Airlines flight from Denver skidded off the runway. United Airlines launched ConnectionSaver at two of the airline’s busiest hubs and plans to expand to other airports in the future. A United Airlines flight with multiple flat tires skidded off the runway […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/united-airlines-plane-skids-off-runway-at-newark-airport-flights-halted/

BJP alternative to TRS: Congress MLA

Hyderabad: Already reeling from the defection of 12 legislators to the TRS, the Congress received another shock on Saturday when its legislator Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy said the BJP was the only alternative to the TRS in the state. Speaking to mediapersons in Nalgonda, Mr Rajagopal Reddy said the Congress did not have a future in […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-alternative-to-trs-congress-mla/

Goal To Make India $5-Tn-Economy ‘Challenging But Achievable’: PM at Niti Aayog Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired the 5th governing council meeting of Niti Aayog where he reiterated the BJP-led government’s goal to make India a US $5 trillion-economy by 2024. “It is challenging but achievable,” he said. Speaking of the NDA government’s commitment to doubling the income of farmers, PM Modi said the fulfilment […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/at-niti-aayog-meet-pm-narendra-modi-says-goal-to-make-india-us-5-trillion-economy-challenging-but-achievable-2/

India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar pitches for rules-based order in Asia and world at large

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday outlined India’s vision for a rules-based Asia and world amid emerging geo-political and geo-economic faultlines. “The 21st century is being hailed as the Asian century and CICA can surely play a useful role in promoting peace, security and development in Asia,” Jaishankar said in his address […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/indias-foreign-minister-jaishankar-pitches-for-rules-based-order-in-asia-and-world-at-large/

Etihad celebrates 15 years of German operations

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways is celebrating 15 years of its operations in Germany. The airline, which launched its debut Munich flight in 2004, now operates five times a day between its hub Abu Dhabi and Germany. This comes as the UAE and Germany intensify bilateral co-operation following the visit of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/etihad-celebrates-15-years-of-german-operations/

India vs Pakistan: World Cup Head To Head Match Stats

India and Pakistan’s cricketing history has been of intense rivalry, with almost all their matches being played with an intensity which probably matches the most emotional sporting rivalry anywhere in the world. The two sides have had their share of joy and disappointment, but when in come to the ICC World Cup, Pakistan’s disappointment has […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/sports/india-vs-pakistan-world-cup-head-to-head-match-stats/

Pakistan Won’t Beg India For Resumption Of Bilateral Ties: PCB Chief Ehsan Mani

India and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the ongoing World Cup 2019 in Manchester on Sunday, though Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ehsan Mani said his team will “not beg” India to play cricket with them. He added that Pakistan want to resume bilateral ties with India in a “decent and dignified manner”. “We […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/sports/pakistan-wont-beg-india-for-resumption-of-bilateral-ties-pcb-chief-ehsan-mani/

Sri Lanka Complain To ICC About ‘Unfair’ Pitches

Sri Lanka manager Ashantha de Mel on Friday complained to the International Cricket Council (ICC) about the “unfair” pitches provided for the island nation’s matches in the ongoing World Cup so far. He also highlighted the poor condition of training facilities and accommodation. “What we have found out is that for the four matches we […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/sports/sri-lanka-complain-to-icc-about-unfair-pitches/

Difficult decisions for Boeing lie ahead

All Boeing 737 Max aircraft remain grounded after two fatal crashes Boeing is coming to this year’s Paris Airshow, which starts on Monday, facing some difficult decisions in the wake of the two deadly Boeing 737 Max crashes, while its global rival Airbus is widely expected to unveil a long-range version of its best-selling A321 […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/difficult-decisions-for-boeing-lie-ahead/

El Al launches nonstop service between Israel, Las Vegas

For the second time in a week, Las Vegas airport welcomed new nonstop international flight service on Friday. The landing of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at McCarran International Airport marked the beginning of El Al Israel Airlines’ weekly nonstop flight service between Tel Aviv, Israel and Las Vegas. Last week the maiden nonstop flight […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/el-al-launches-nonstop-service-between-israel-las-vegas/

Walz issues warning for Republicans, renews push for 100-percent clean energy plan

Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmakers at a clean energy forum and in conversations with the Forum News Service said they were committed to passing a plan next year that would move Minnesota’s electric sector to 100-percent renewable energy by 2050. But that measure fell by the wayside in late-in-the-game private meetings about massive spending […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/walz-issues-warning-for-republicans-renews-push-for-100-percent-clean-energy-plan-duluth-news-tribune/

Biometrics are the future in travel – if the industry can coordinate, warns CEO

Biometric technology is the future of travel, but it is being applied in a fragmented way that means it can’t reach its full potential, Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council – which represents the private sector – said earlier this month. Guevara took part in a panel discussion at the 75th annual […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/biometrics-are-the-future-in-travel-if-the-industry-can-coordinate-warns-ceo/

Renewable energy capacity surpasses coal in the United States for the first time

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published its regular update on United States energy infrastructure through the month of April 2019. And in that month something significant happened—for the first time in history, the amount of energy capacity held by renewable sources exceeded that of coal. The difference for April is the very definition of tiny, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/renewable-energy-capacity-surpasses-coal-in-the-united-states-for-the-first-time/

SESAR Deployment Manager on course to contribute to 522,000 tonne CO2 cut in aviation by 2030

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Air Traffic Management (ATM) modernisation projects overseen by SESAR Deployment Manager (SESAR DM) will deliver a cut of over 552,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of planting one million trees, by 2030, delegates heard at the SESAR: Delivering the Future of Aviation Together Conference in Bucharest, Romania, last week. SESAR DM’s […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/sesar-deployment-manager-on-course-to-contribute-to-522000-tonne-co2-cut-in-aviation-by-2030/

Why storage is key to NSW government plans, in race to clean energy

The NSW government has used the Australian Energy Storage Conference in Sydney this week to reiterate its focus on supporting the deployment of small and large-scale energy storage, as part of its plan to maintain system reliability and regain ground in the shift from coal to renewables. NSW faces looming cost and reliability challenges the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/why-storage-is-key-to-nsw-government-plans-in-race-to-clean-energy/

Southwest extends Boeing 737 MAX cancellations through Sept. 2

By Tracy Rucinski CHICAGO, June 13 (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co said on Thursday it was extending the removal of Boeing Co 737 MAX aircraft from its flying schedule through Sept. 2, after the plane was grounded worldwide following two deadly crashes. Southwest, the largest global operator of the MAX with 34 jets, had previously […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/update-2-southwest-extends-boeing-737-max-cancellations-through-sept-2/

Mitsubishi Aircraft’s MRJ to be known as Spacejet

An artist’s impression of the Mitsubishi Spacejet. (Mitsubishi Aircraft) Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has renamed its MRJ program as the SpaceJet and announced a revamp of the MRJ70 alongside an evaluation of adding 100-seat regional jet to the lineup. The name change, announced on Thursday (US time), means the MRJ90, which is designed to seat between […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/mitsubishi-aircrafts-mrj-to-be-known-as-spacejet-australian-aviation/

Plug Power Inc.: Alternative Energy Stock up 113% in 2019 Could More Than Double From Current Levels

Technical Indicators Point to 125% Upside For Plug Power Inc. Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) stock has surged 113% year-to-date. Thanks to strategic acquisitions, in-demand products, and a strong outlook, the business is poised to make strong gains in the second half of 2019, with momentum carrying into 2020. The Latham, New York-based company is currently […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/plug-power-inc-alternative-energy-stock-up-113-in-2019-could-more-than-double-from-current-levels/

PM Modi assured wholehearted support for all round development of NE: Assam CM

GUWAHATI, JUNE 12 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 12 assured wholehearted support to the people of Assam and the Northeastern region to achieve all-round development and growth, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. This was conveyed to Sonowal by the Prime Minister when the chief minister called on Modi to extend his greetings […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/pm-modi-assured-wholehearted-support-for-all-round-development-of-ne-says-assam-cm-the-morung-express/

SSC investments in power generation, renewable energy surpass JD100m

(MENAFN – Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Social Security Corporation’s (SSC) investments in electricity generation and distribution projects has recently exceeded JD100 million, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Wednesday.The Social Security Investment Fund’s president, Kholoud Saqqaf, stressed the importance of investing in traditional and renewable energy, adding that the fund directly and indirectly […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/ssc-investments-in-power-generation-renewable-energy-surpass-jd100m/

Airlines are looking for tech solutions to ease our travel angst

It is the digital age, yet the airline industry still seems to be stuck in the prop-plane era when it comes to tech adoption. Functional Wi-Fi remains a rumor on most airlines, and despite a surfeit of data, information about the status of many flights can be a mystery. There are exceptions, including Delta Air […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airlines-are-looking-for-tech-solutions-to-ease-our-travel-angst/

PM Modi holds ‘excellent’ meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek

BISHKEK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he had an “excellent” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and they reviewed all aspects of bilateral relations to further boost the strategic relationship. The meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit here is their first interaction after Modi’s re-election following the stunning […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/pm-modi-holds-excellent-meeting-with-russian-president-vladimir-putin-in-bishkek/

South Korea’s government wants greener energy. Who will pay for it?

STANDING IN THE middle of a huge coastal mud flat, Moon Jae-in, South Korea’s president, announced in October the beginning of “a new 1,000-year energy history” for his country. Behind him stretched a field of solar panels; a large windmill loomed in the background. The area, called Saemangeum, was dammed with the world’s largest seawall […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/south-koreas-government-wants-greener-energy-who-will-pay-for-it/

BJP-RSS Playing With Fire By Attacking JK Special Status: NC

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday said the party will not allow BJP, RSS and their proxies succeed in nefarious plans to abrogate the special status of the state, saying any attack on the state’s identity is akin to playing with fire. NC general secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar said, “I warn the fascist […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-rss-playing-with-fire-by-attacking-jk-special-status-nc/

Norwegian will not resume flights from Cork or Shannon this year

Norwegian. Photo: Deposit Low-cost airline Norwegian will offer no further flights from Cork or Shannon airports this year, a spokesperson has confirmed. “Due to the continued grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX by the European aviation authorities, our flights to and from Cork and Shannon will be re-routed via Dublin for the remainder of the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/norwegian-will-not/

Little chance of a thaw in India-Pakistan ties

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will avoid flying over Pakistan during an official trip to central Asia on Thursday even though Pakistan has granted overflight access. Pakistan closed its airspace in February after a suicide attack by a Pakistan-based militant group in Indian-controlled Kashmir led to aerial bombing missions on each other’s soil and […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/despite-getting-permission/

BJP sets up executive committee; Amit Shah continues as president

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party, on Wednesday, constituted its executive committee with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the leader of the party. The communication reads that Home Minister Amit Shah will continue to hold the post of party’s National President. While Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the party’s deputy leader in the lower […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-sets-up-executive-committee-amit-shah-continues-as-president/

Delta CEO Calls Boeing 737 Max Problems a ‘One Off’

Delta has never flown the Boeing 737 Max plane, which has been grounded worldwide in the wake of two crashes that killed 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia. But Delta still wants to assure people that Boeing’s problems aren’t a big deal, judging by the discussion that Delta CEO Ed Bastian had at the Code […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/delta-ceo-calls/

African countries must adopt the SAATM: ESAYAS Haliu, MD, Ethiopian International Services

ESAYAS Haliu, Managing Director, Ethiopian International Services, says African countries must adopt the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to increase the continent’s share of global air traffic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Haliu made the call in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Addis Ababa , Ethiopia. NAN reports that […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/esayas-haliu-managing-director-ethi-realnews-magazine/

Naveen Patnaik Meets PM Modi, Seeks Special Status For Odisha, Rs 5000 Cr Aid For Cyclone Fani

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought special category status for the state and central assistance of Rs 5,000 crore following extensive damage caused by cyclone Fani. The severe cyclonic storm Fani made landfall near Puri on May 3, and impacted 14 districts of the state. Nearly 1.65 […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/naveen-patnaik-meets-pm-modi-seeks-special-status-for-odisha-rs-5000-cr-aid-for-cyclone-fani/

Jet Airways Pilots to file a plea at NCLT for non-payment of salaries

The pilots union of Jet Airways (India) Ltd will file a plea against the grounded airline at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for non-payment of salaries and not providing a provision for gratuity payment to its staff, two senior members of the union said. The union, the National Aviators Guild (NAG), counted about 1,100 […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/nclt/

How airlines are dealing with 6.1m tonnes of cabin waste per year

In 2018, airlines generated an estimated total of about 6.1m tonnes of cabin waste, of which between 20% and 30% was untouched food and drink. This is according to research by the International Air Transport Association (Iata). “Cabin waste is a significant issue for airlines, but it is not solely in airlines’ power to resolve. […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/how-airlines-are-dealing-with-6-1m-tonnes-of-cabin-waste-per-year/

India may consider to give Pakistan due credit for action against terror groups

New Delhi: After Pakistan has taken cognisable action against India-focussed terror groups, India has started to recognise its western neighbour’s changed stance. The change seems to have emerged after Pakistan was put on the “grey list” by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) a year ago, The Hindu reported. An official said Pakistan has seized […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/india-may-consider-to-give-pakistan-due-credit-for-action-against-terror-groups/

Adani Green Energy promoters to sell stake worth ₹400 cr via OFS

Mumbai: Adani Group’s renewable energy company Adani Green Energy Ltd on Tuesday said its promoters led by Gautam Adani will sell a 5.98% stake in the company through an offer for sale (OFS). The stake sales are being planned to bring down the promoter shareholding in the company to 75% to meet norms of the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/adani-green-energy-promoters-to-sell-stake-worth-%e2%82%b9400-cr-via-ofs/

Barclays Commits To 100% Renewable Electricity, Joins RE100

June 10th, 2019 by Joshua S Hill Barclays, one of the UK’s four “Big Banks,” announced its commitment last week to source 100% renewable electricity for its global operations by 2030, with an interim goal of 90% by 2025, and a reduction to its global emissions of 80% by 2025. Barclays has recently come under […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/barclays-commits-to-100-renewable-electricity-joins-re100-cleantechnica/

Wipro rolls out Total Operations System CREW for global airlines

IT share ( Infosys ) ( TCS ) (Wipro) close to 52 week high Wipro teamed up with Qatar Airways to launch Total Operations System CREW. Wipro claims TOPS as one of the most advanced products available in the aviation market Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/wipro-rolls-out-total-operations-system-crew-for-global-airlines/

PM Modi to pitch for decisive action to deal with terrorism at SCO Summit

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to pitch for strong and decisive action to deal with terrorism when he addresses a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek on June 14. Modi, who will be on a two-day visit to the Kyrgyz capital from June 13, will also hold a series of […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/pm-modi-to-pitch-for-decisive-action-to-deal-with-terrorism-at-sco-summit/

Ministry seeks removal of priority lending limit for renewable energy to boost financing

BENGALURU: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided to request the Reserve Bank of India to categorise renewable energy into a separate segment from power, and remove priority sector lending limit for the sector to ensure higher financing. The decision came after a review meeting held by RK Singh, minister of state […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/ministry-seeks-removal-of-priority-lending-limit-for-renewable-energy-to-boost-financing/

K5-Aviation Adds a Third 2Ku System from Gogo Business Aviation

Gogo announced it will install a third 2Ku system on an Airbus A319 business jet operated by K5-Aviation, a leading operator of ACJ aircraft. The installation will be the first to be done on an Airbus ACJ319neo, and it is scheduled to be completed this summer. The installation design and system integration will be managed […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/k5-aviation-adds-a-third-2ku-system-from-gogo-business-aviation-aviation-maintenance-magazine/

Multi-billion Aviation Scam: Friendship Between Praful Patel and Talwar Established

Former civil aviation minister and NCP leader Praful Patel Monday appeared before the ED in connection with a money-laundering probe related to losses suffered by Air India as part of an alleged multi-crore aviation scam, officials said. Patel appeared before the agency around 10:30 am here, they said. His statement will be recorded under the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/multi-crore-aviation-scam-ncp-leader-praful-patel-appears-before-ed/

Former Aviation Minister Praful Patel grilled by ED for eight hours in Aviation ‘scam’ case

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and presently a Rajya Sabha Member was in-charge of the civil aviation ministry between 2004 and 2011, has not been mentioned as an accused in the case.  Former civil aviation minister and NCP leader Praful Patel was questioned for about eight hours by the Enforcement Directorate on Monday in […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/aviation-scam-case-praful-patel-grilled-by-ed-for-eight-hours-to-depose-again-on-tuesday/

First high-power charging station launched in the UK

It is universally accepted that a comprehensive charging infrastructure is essential for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, and drivers in the UK can now charge their electric cars in less than 20 minutes with renewable energy, thanks to IONITY’s 350kW charge network. IONITY is a joint venture between Daimler, Ford, BMW and the Volkswagen […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/first-high-power-charging-station-launched-in-the-uk-cyprus-mail/

Inside Bulb, the London start-up hoping to bring green energy to the masses

In many ways it is the archetypal UK tech start-up success story. Based in a fashionable office space off Brick Lane, a former east London carpet factory, renewable energy supplier Bulb has a 36-year-old co-founder and since its creation five years ago has achieved breakneck levels of growth. With 1.3m UK customers, in December the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/inside-bulb-the-london-start-up-hoping-to-bring-green-energy-to-the-masses/

Pressure mounts on aviation industry over climate change

Under pressure from frequent flyers alarmed over climate change, the airline industry says it is “hellbent” on reducing emissions — but the technology needed to drastically reduce its carbon footprint is still out of reach. In recent months climate activists have stepped up efforts to convince travellers to boycott air travel, with Swedish schoolgirl and […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/pressure-mounts-on-aviation-industry-over-climate-change/

From the archives: Singapore Airlines farewells the 747

Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-400 9V-SPQ takes off. (Andrew Hunt) This story from the Australian Aviation archives comes from May 2012, when Geoffrey Thomas wrote on the retirement of the Boeing 747 at Singapore Airlines. A 38-year love affair came to a close on April 7 2012 when Singapore Airlines bade a fond farewell to its […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/from-the-archives-singapore-airlines-farewells-the-747/

Terrorism Biggest Threat: Modi

NEW DELHI — In his address to the Maldives Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening said that state-sponsored terrorism is the biggest threat today and it is time for a global conference on the matter. “It is a danger not just for a country or region but to an entire civilisation,” he said, hours […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/terrorism-biggest-threat-modi/

Modi-led BJP will celebrate centenary of India’s independence: Ram Madhav

Agartala, June 8 (IANS): The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government would better the Congress record of ruling at the Centre for 27 consecutive years (1950-77) and go on to celebrate the centenary of Indian independence, BJP leader Ram Madhav said on Friday. “The Congress party successively ruled the country for 27 years from 1950 […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/modi-led-bjp-will-celebrate-centenary-of-indias-independence-ram-madhav-the-morung-express/

Meet The World’s Largest Offshore Wind-Farm

The Hornsea One wind farm off the coast of Grimsby in the UK is now operational, and it is breaking boundaries for a couple of really incredible reasons. Surrounded as it is by water and nicely placed geographically for frequent bouts of windy weather, the UK is one of the world’s prime locations for offshore wind […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/meet-the-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-care2-causes/

Airlines call for implementation of global carbon offsetting scheme

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on governments to continue important work for full implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) agreed through the UNs International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). CORSIA is the first global carbon pricing instrument for an […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/carbon-offsetting-scheme/

Airlines ‘cannot expect a free pass’ on emissions tax

Airlines “cannot expect a free pass” on taxes aimed at reducing carbon emissions, despite the industry’s marked resistance to an EU report on taxing aviation. That is according to UCC economics lecturer Declan Jordan, who was speaking after the Airlines for Europe (A4E) lobby group slammed an EU study that said an increase in taxes […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airlines-cannot-expect-a-free-pass-on-emissions-tax/

Why clean energy companies can’t neglect human rights in rush to a low-carbon economy

Nathan Lobel of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment and Christen Dobson of Business & Human Rights Resource Centre give nine suggestions for renewables companies to ensure they are advancing all the SDGs As the severity of our climate crisis looms ever larger, the need to rapidly transition to a low-carbon economy is increasingly urgent. […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/why-clean-energy-companies-cant-neglect-human-rights-in-rush-to-a-low-carbon-economy/

The Joyce choice: Qantas’s Project Sunrise evaluation – Australian Aviation

This story about the process behind the Project Sunrise evaluation at Qantas first appeared in the May 2019 edition of Australian Aviation. Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says sentiment will have no role in the Project Sunrise decision. (IATA/Flickr) When Qantas first laid down its Project Sunrise challenge in August 2017, the name evoked memories […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/the-joyce-choice-qantass-project-sunrise-evaluation-australian-aviation/

Market far too optimistic about aviation sector, says HSBC Securities

Mumbai: HSBC Securities said the market is far too optimistic about the prospects of the aviation sector after the suspension of Jet Airways flights and is ignoring various longer-term risks. While downgrading SpiceJet to ‘reduce’ from ‘hold’ and maintaining a ‘hold’ on Indigo, the brokerage said the rise in airfares because of Jet going out […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/market-far-too-optimistic-about-aviation-sector-says-hsbc-securities/

Boeing didn’t plan to fix 737 MAX warning light until 2020

After discovering a problem in 2017 with a cockpit warning light on the 737 MAX, Boeing decided it would defer an update to fix the issue until 2020, officials said Friday. Even as it continued delivering MAX airplanes to customers, Boeing had kept quiet the details of the problem, which prevented a light from warning […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-didnt-plan-to-fix-737-max-warning-light-until-2020/

Travel giant Thomas Cook is Struggling, in takeover talks with Chinese investor

Troubled travel giant Thomas Cook faces a multi-million-pound takeover bid from the Chinese owners of Wolves. Fosun International, which also owns Club Med, is in talks to buy Thomas Cook’s tour operating arm, which could lead to the break-up of the 178-year-old British business. The possible takeover also raises a question mark over the fate […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/struggling-travel-giant-thomas-cook-in-takeover-talks-with-chinese-investor/

Terrorism Biggest Threat, Time For Global Conference On The Same: PM Modi In Maldives Parliament

In his address to the Maldives Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening said that state-sponsored terrorism is the biggest threat today and it is time for a global conference on the matter. “It is a danger not just for a country or region but to an entire civilisation,” he said, hours after touching […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/terrorism-biggest-threat-time-for-global-conference-on-the-same-pm-modi-in-maldives-parliament/

Abrogation Of Art 370 Will Become Reality Shortly: BJP Minister

HAMIRPUR (HP) — Union minister and BJP MP Anurag Thakur Friday said Article 370, which grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir, would be scrapped as his party president Amit Shah has promised so. Speaking to reporters here, Thakur said Friday, “If our party President (and now Union Home Minister Amit Shah) said that article 370 […]

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Boeing had wanted to wait three years to fix safety alert on 737 Max

Boeing planned to wait three years to fix a non-working safety alert on its 737 Max aircraft and sped up the process only after the first of two deadly crashes involving the planes. The feature, called an angle of attack or AoA alert, warns pilots when sensors measuring the up-or-down pitch of the plane’s nose […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-had-wanted-to-wait-three-years-to-fix-safety-alert-on-737-max/

Female pilot who studied psychology to please mother lands lucrative airline job

– A 25-year-old woman who hails from Joburg is set on inspiring the next generation of dreamers after she landed her first job as a commercial pilot. – Not only is she pursuing her dream of becoming a pilot, she also holds an honours degree in psychology – She plans on merging her love for […]

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This High-Yield Renewable Energy Stock Can Fully Power Its Dividend Growth Plan

Last year, TerraForm Power (NASDAQ:TERP) relaunched its dividend after spending the previous few years shoring up its financial position. Not only that, but the renewable power company promised to increase its payout at a 5% to 8% annual rate for the next several years. While noting at the time that it needed to find a […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/this-high-yi/

Airlines battle polluter stigma

In Lorna Greenwood’s London home, there is a shelf lined with travel guides. But the 32-year-old mother and former government employment lawyer has given up flying. Ms Greenwood, who grew up enthralled by the possibilities offered by plane travel, is part of a growing group of environmental activists in Northern Europe who are shunning flights […]

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Chasi In Renewable Energy Drive

The Minister of Energy and Power Development, Fortune Chasi, has called for greater private sector participation in the generation of renewable solar energy to help complement Government’s electricity supply. Speaking during a tour of Distributed Power Africa’s (DPA) recently commissioned solar power plant at Econet’s Willowvale office complex in Harare, the new Energy Minister commended […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/chasi-in-renewable-energy-drive/

Privatising airports no magic solution : Aviation CEO

Privatising airports due to lack of funds for infrastructure development is not a “magic solution” for African governments, Alexandre de Juniac, CEO of the International Air Transport Association (Iata) said. Governments in Africa should be careful before they just “rush into” privatising airports, he told Fin24 on the sidelines of Iata’s 75th annual general meeting […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/privatising-airports-no-magic-solution-aviation-ceo/

BJP Nagaland state unit celebrates NDA victory

Nagaland state BJP president, Temjen Imna Along addressing the celebration of the NDA’s victory in the Lok Sabha polls on June 5 in Kohima. (Morung Photo) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland state unit today organized a programme to celebrate the NDA victory in the recently held Lok Sabha elections. Speaking on the occasion at […]

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Renewable hydrogen getting cheaper, Australia could lead global market

Some of Australia’s leading energy experts say that renewable hydrogen is beginning to reach cost parity with some fossil fuel equivalents, and can emerge as a high potential export industry for Australia – with tens of billions of dollars – as technology costs continue to tumble. A joint briefing held on Wednesday by experts from […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/renewable-hydrogen-getting-cheaper-australia-could-lead-global-market/

HD Kumaraswamy to JD(S) MLAs: Go easy on Congress, keep away from BJP

Bengaluru:  Amid coalition worries and impending cabinet expansion or reshuffle, the Janata Dal (Secular) legislature party Tuesday took stock of the ongoing political developments. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, party patriarch H.D. Deve Gowda and A.H. Vishwanath, who earlier announced his resignation as party’s state unit president. During the meeting, the […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/hd-kumaraswamy-to-jds-mlas-go-easy-on-congress-keep-away-from-bjp/

Prasad 2.0 to expedite Modi’s unfinished telecom connectivity programs

NEW DELHI: India’s new telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is expected to take some prompt decisions to accelerate the Narendra Modi’s ambitious telecom connectivity initiatives in rural and remote regions including strategic China border which has been nonstarter so far. “More needs to be done and those (BSNL-led connectivity in uncovered villages) programs will be […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/prasad-2-0-to-expedite-modis-unfinished-telecom-connectivity-programs/

5 Renewable Energy Trends Dictating a Market of Sustainability

Renewable energy sources are fast becoming mainstream, preferred energy sources around the world. Solar energy experienced annual double-digit growth of 50% over the last 10 years. Climate change and other environmental factors drove the growth of renewable energy sources. And renewable energy sources are now generating power at cost levels on par with conventional energy. […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/5-renewable-energy-trends-dictating-a-market-of-sustainability-newsblaze-news/

US issues warning about Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s brakes, steering; India seeks info

NEW DELHI: Worrying news from aircraft major Boeing don’t seem to be ending. The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) recently issued a warning about certain versions of the popular Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s brakes and steering functions. The American regulator wants “unsafe conditions” on these planes to be addressed in this directive that is effective from […]

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Break-Up of the SP-BSP alliance in UP augurs well for BJP

Mayawati has called off her party BSP’s alliance with the Samajwadi Party for the forthcoming bypolls in Uttar Pradesh. SP leader Akhilesh was left with no choice but to announce that the SP, too, would go it alone. This is good news for India’s larger polity. Caste based parties served a vital purpose in their […]

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Supporting Uganda’s commitment to renewable energy

In rural areas of Uganda, farmers often lack access to modern equipment and approaches which stiffles efforts to reduce poverty and improve food security. In light of the country’s reliance upon the agricultural sector, alongside any intervention which seeks to modernise farming practices, there is also great potential (and local enthusiasm) for turning the byproducts […]

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Ghana And Ethiopian Airlines To Create National Ghana Airlines

Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, and the government of Ghana have signed a strategic partnership agreement to set up a new national carrier in Accra, Ghana.  Ethiopian and the Ghanaian government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last December. The proposed airline will be a home based airline that would be established by Ethiopian Airlines […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ghana-and-ethiopian-airlines-to-create-national-ghana-airlines-africa-com/

SP-BSP Alliance in U.P. Heading Towards a split

The split of the “mahagathbandhan” (MGB or Mega Alliance) between Mayawati’s BSP and Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party is now an open secret. It was inevitable. Five months ago, the two came together after burying two decades of mutual dislike, fought LS 2019 polls and flopped miserably. The said alliance was a joint venture between Mayawati […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/sp-bsp-alliance-in-u-p-heading-towards-a-split/

Airlines must inspect ‘safety risk’ Boeing 737 wing components

Airlines worldwide must inspect 312 of Boeing’s 737 family of aircraft, including some of the grounded 737 Max, because they have wing components that are prone to cracking and must be repaired within 10 days, US aviation regulators said Sunday. Boeing informed the Federal Aviation Administration that so-called leading edge slat tracks may not have […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airlines-must-inspect-safety-risk-boeing-737-wing-components/

Mahindra Susten and Mitsui to Co-invest in Distributed Solar Power Projects in India

Mahindra Susten, a leading player in the Indian solar energy sector, has entered into a partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd of Japan to jointly develop and operate distributed solar power generation projects in India. Mahindra Susten will continue to hold 51% stake in Marvel Solren Private Limited (“Marvel”), with Mitsui holding the balance equity. […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/mahindra-susten-and-mitsui-to-co-invest-in-distributed-solar-power-projects-in-india/

Turkish Airlines hosts traditional iftar – Oman

One hundred and five guests from travel agencies, airport authorities, press, key industry stakeholders and Turkish Embassy attended the iftar, which took place at Sheraton hotel. Guests enjoyed their iftar to the tunes live Ney and rythym music and Semazen performance. They were served rich menu of Sheraton and Turkish desserts and tea by flying […]

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Allocate Ayodhya land for Ram temple construction: Subramanian Swamy writes to Modi

New Delhi: BJP MP Subramanian Swamy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allocate land in Ayodhya for building the Ram temple and also declare the Ram Setu a national heritage monument. In a letter to Modi, Swamy said the government required no permission from the Supreme Court to allocate land for constructing the temple as […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/allocate-ayodhya-land-for-ram-temple-construction-subramanian-swamy-writes-to-modi/

US ban has ‘no effect’ on Huawei’s aviation business

SEOUL (AFP) – US moves against Chinese tech titan Huawei have had “no effect” on the firm’s aviation business despite several countries taking steps to block its mobile services, a top company executive said on Monday (June 3). Huawei has been caught in an intensifying trade war between the United States and China, with President […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/us-ban-has-no-effect-on-huaweis-aviation-business-official/

How Residential Energy Storage Could Help Support the Power Grid

Household batteries could contribute to making the grid more cost effective, reliable, resilient, and safe—if retail battery providers, utilities, and regulators can resolve delicate commercial, operational, and policy issues. The growth of battery storage in the power sector has attracted a great deal of attention in the industry and media. Much of that attention focuses […]

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Airlines are on pace for their worst year since 2014

High fuel prices, an international trade war, and the 737 Max grounding are adding up to a miserable 2019 for the airline industry. Airlines are bracing for their worst year since 2014. The aviation industry expects to earn $28 billion in profit this year, according to a forecast released Sunday by the International Air Transport […]

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Energy prices crash in Europe as old, new fuels vie for share

Gas and coal prices are plunging in Europe, hurt by the relentless threat of ever-cheaper clean energy that’s gaining market share and pushing out the fossil fuels in the process. Both energy commodities had their fourth weekly decline, with benchmark Dutch gas posting the biggest first-half slump in a decade. That’s exacerbated by a glut […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/energy-prices-crash-in-europe-as-old-new-fuels-vie-for-share-mining-com/

Investment adviser Glennmont set to reveal €850m green energy fund

A UK investment manager is poised to unveil Europe’s biggest clean energy fund after raising €850m (£753m) to pour into renewable energy projects. London-based Glennmont Partners is expected to confirm this week that it has exceeded its bid to raise €600m for new clean energy projects across Europe and the UK. The fund manager is understood […]

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Abu Dhabi economic growth set to rise

LONDON: The economic growth rate in Abu Dhabi is set to rise to 3 percent by 2022, up from 1.9 percent last year, ratings agency S&P said in a report distributed on Sunday. Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is estimated at 2 percent this year, the agency added. “We forecast gradually rising real GDP […]

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Improving safety must be top priority for African aviation

Improving safety should be the top priority for the aviation industry in Africa to address, according to Muhammad Ali Albakri, regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East of the International Air Transport Association (Iata). “Sadly, Africa suffered the loss of an Ethiopian Airlines plane earlier this year after having had zero jet hull […]

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Modi: The Future of India and the World hinges on him

Prime Minister Modi should be a very happy man. By, winning two consecutive terms with a handsome majority – a feat previously accomplished only by leaders like J. L Nehru and Indira Gandhi. They were the leaders  of the now beleaguered Congress party.  Modi has become the most dominant politician today closely followed by Amit […]

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