Tag #Transport

spanish.china.org.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

China's Spring Festival Travel Rush Exceeds 1 Billion Trips, Fueling Consumption

China's 2024 Spring Festival travel rush (chunyun) has surpassed 1 billion passenger trips by January 22nd, driven by road travel (nearly 80%), with rail travel exceeding 12 million trips daily and over 214 million tickets sold via the official app; this unprecedented migration, expected to reach 2 ...

Progress

28% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

China's Supersonic Airliner Prototype Set for 2026 Test Flight

Lingkong Tianxing Technology in China is developing a supersonic aircraft prototype, Cuantianhou, aiming for a 2026 test flight and a commercial version, Dasheng, by 2030, which would use a ramrotor detonation engine to achieve Mach 4.2 speeds, potentially revolutionizing intercontinental air travel...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

China's Supersonic Airliner Prototype Set for 2026 Test Flight

Lingkong Tianxing Technology in Beijing is developing Cuantianhou, a Mach 4.2 supersonic suborbital airliner prototype slated for a 2026 test flight, utilizing a novel ramrotor detonation engine; a commercial version, Dasheng, is planned for 2030.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Davos 2025: Private Jet Use Spikes Despite Sustainability Push

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos saw a 170% increase in private jet landings at Zurich airport on Monday compared to the weekly average, despite the WEF's promotion of sustainable travel options.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Climate Action
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Belfast Harbour's £90m Investment to Boost Cruise Tourism and Wind Energy

Belfast Harbour is investing £90 million to upgrade cruise ship facilities and accommodate the wind energy sector, aiming to increase cruise ship stays and attract more business, potentially tripling tourism revenue in the coming decades, with completion expected by late 2027 or early 2028.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
french.china.org.cn
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

China's Chunyun Surpasses One Billion Trips, Boosting Consumption

China's 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun) has surpassed one billion trips, with road travel comprising nearly 80%, while the 2025 Chunyun is projected to reach nine billion trips, stimulating consumption across various sectors.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
roma.repubblica.it
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Fiumicino Airport's Mega Solar Farm Powers Expansion Plan

Fiumicino Airport in Rome opened Europe's largest airport solar farm (2.5 sq km, 55,000 panels, 30+ million kWh annually), enabling energy independence and supporting a planned "9 billion euro" expansion including a new terminal and fourth runway.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Northern B.C. and Yukon EV Charging Corridor Completed

The installation of fast EV chargers along Highways 37 and the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia and Yukon Territory, spearheaded by First Nations communities and government partnerships, has dramatically improved long-distance electric vehicle travel, solving previous range anxiety issues...

Progress

44% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

European Airlines Resume Flights to Tel Aviv After Ceasefire

Following a Hamas attack in October 2023, Israel's tourism industry shut down, but a ceasefire agreement has prompted a resurgence in European air travel to Tel Aviv, with over 1200 weekly flights anticipated by mid-May, exceeding current levels by hundreds.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Heathrow Expansion Backed by UK Government Despite Environmental Concerns

The UK government is reportedly planning to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport and wider South East airport expansion, prioritizing economic growth despite environmental concerns; this contrasts with Gatwick's simpler, less costly expansion plan.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Climate Action
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Valparaiso's Artistic Resurgence: From Declining Port to Creative Hub

Valparaiso, a Chilean port city, initially prospered as a major trade hub in the late 19th century but declined after the Panama Canal's opening; however, it has recently experienced a resurgence, attracting artists and creatives, transforming into a vibrant hub of artistic expression, particularly ...

Progress

32% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
lefigaro.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Citroën Expands Takata Airbag Recall to All of Europe

Citroën is recalling over 869,000 C3 and DS3 vehicles in Europe due to faulty Takata airbags, beginning with a phased approach in late January and prioritizing older vehicles in northern regions before extending to other European countries by June.

Progress

20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being