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Air India Plane Crash Kills 240+ in Ahmedabad

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, India, killing all 240+ passengers on board shortly after takeoff on Thursday, marking one of the worst aviation disasters in India's history amid a major airline restructuring by its owner, the Tata Group.

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Senate Questions Republic Airways CEO's FAA Nomination Amid Safety Concerns

Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford's nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faced Senate questioning Wednesday over his company's attempt to lower pilot training standards, amidst renewed safety concerns and air traffic control system issues.

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Kenya to Begin Construction of $4.5 Billion Railway Extension

Kenya is set to begin construction of a $4.5 billion Standard Gauge Railway extension from Naivasha to Malaba by December, expanding its high-speed rail network and boosting regional trade and connectivity; the project, funded by China, is expected to increase Kenya's GDP by 2-3 percent.

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FAA Nominee Grilled on Safety Issues After Fatal Crash

President Trump's FAA nominee, Bryan Bedford, testified before the Senate, facing questions about aviation safety following a fatal January helicopter crash at Reagan National Airport that killed 67, outdated air traffic control systems, and pilot hour requirements.

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Nox to Launch Affordable Private Sleeper Trains Across Europe

Nox, a Berlin-based startup, will launch private-room sleeper trains across Europe from 2027, aiming to offer fares as low as flights and connecting 100 cities by 2035, addressing the issues of shared cabins and high prices on existing night trains.

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BC Ferries awards $1B ferry contract to Chinese shipyard amid trade dispute

BC Ferries awarded a $1-billion contract to China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards to build four new ferries for its Vancouver Island routes, citing the Chinese company as the only bidder offering the best deal; this decision is controversial due to Canada's strained trade relations with China an...

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Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Crash Kills 242

A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed in Ahmedabad, India on Thursday, killing all 242 passengers and crew on board and likely causing additional ground casualties; this is the first crash of this model, prompting renewed scrutiny of Boeing's safety practices.

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Trump Administration Cuts \$4 Billion in Funding for California High-Speed Rail

The Trump administration terminated \$4 billion in federal grants for California's high-speed rail project due to missed deadlines, budget shortfalls, and inflated ridership projections; California plans to sue, claiming the Federal Railroad Administration acted arbitrarily.

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Virgin-Qatar Partnership Intensifies Australian Aviation Competition

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways launched a daily Sydney-Doha flight partnership on Thursday, expanding Australian consumer choices and increasing competition with Qantas; the alliance is expected to add 2.65 million seats yearly and generate over $3 billion in economic activity within five years.

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First Boeing 787 Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on takeoff, reaching only 625ft altitude; this is the first crash of this model since its introduction in 2011, despite past engine issues and safety concerns that prompted FAA investigations.

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Mishandled Baggage in Europe Rises Despite Global Improvement

European airlines mishandled 12.3 bags per 1000 passengers in 2024, exceeding North America (5.5) and Asia-Pacific (3.1) rates, despite a global decrease from 46.9 million in 2007 to 33.4 million in 2024; the industry incurs \$5 billion in annual costs.

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Rising Car Hood Heights Increase Pedestrian Injury Risk in Europe

A study by the European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E) reveals that the average height of car hoods in the UK and EU has increased to 83.4 centimeters by 2024, increasing the risk of severe injuries to pedestrians, especially children, due to reduced driver visibility of smaller indi...

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