Aviation & Travel
How pilots wrestled in vain to save Air France jet
“What do you think? What do you think? What should we do?” The 37-year-old Air France co-pilot with over 6,000 flying hours was running out
P-8A Poseidon aircraft completes initial flight
The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon production aircraft completed its first flight, taking off from Renton Field and landing three hours later at Boeing Field in
ITB Asia 2011 Trade Visitor Tickets Now Available Online
Buy your tickets online to take advantage of special rates Visitors interested in attending ITB Asia this year can now purchase trade visitor tickets at
Journey planning goes European
Arranging travel around Europe can be a complicated affair, with journey planners split between country, language and mode of transport. With high-speed rail travel becoming
British Apaches Used In Libya For First Time
British Apache helicopters have carried out their first strikes on targets in the Libyan town of Brega, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Sky’s defence
Dubai plans Al Maktoum expansion by 2020
Dubai is looking to open an additional passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport by 2020, making possible the handling of an expected passenger capacity
Endeavour space shuttle makes last touch-down
Endeavour landed at the Kennedy Space Center for the final time Space shuttle Endeavour has brought its 19-year operational career to a close with a
Lockheed Martin hit by cyber-attack
US defence firm Lockheed Martin says it has come under a significant cyber-attack, which took place last week. Few details were available, but
GoFlex Satellite, the Wi-Fi Hard Drive for iPad Movies and More
GoFlex Satellite Mobile Wireless Storage Product: GoFlex Satellite Mobile Wireless Storage Price: $199.99 What It’s Good For: Now you can wirelessly stream movies, listen
Airbus military A330 makes maiden flight
The crew reported that the aircraft, its systems and two Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines performed entirely satisfactorily during the three hour flight. As it features
London to get biggest transport investment in 80 years
London to get biggest transport investment in 80 years as TfL publishes Business Plan Transport For London London’s transport network will see massive growth in
Russia to merge Moscow airports
Russia has announced plans to merge Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo Airports in Moscow with the aim of selling its stakes as part of the country’s privatisation