Tag #Transport

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Airbus A220 Engine Failure Causes Emergency Landing

A Swiss Airbus A220-300 suffered an engine failure due to a previously unknown technical defect in a Pratt & Whitney engine on December 31st, resulting in a smoke-filled cabin, emergency landing in Graz, and evacuation via emergency slides.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China-Laos Railway Drives Coffee, Tea Boom in Pu'er

Pu'er, China's coffee and tea production saw significant growth in 2024, fueled by tourism boosted by the China-Laos Railway, resulting in increased exports and economic development, with coffee bean production up 26.44 percent and tea up 5.65 percent.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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Jeju Air Crash at Muan Airport: Five Dead, Safety Concerns Raised

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport on December 29th, killing five passengers and two crew members; initial investigations suggest a hydraulic failure and an improperly placed embankment near the runway as potential causes.

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Northwest England Flooding Disrupts Transportation

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding across Northwest England, disrupting transportation and prompting emergency responses in Greater Manchester and other affected areas; icy conditions pose further travel risks.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
smh.com.au
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Australia Airport Processing Times: Excluding Outliers Shows Faster Averages

Australia's Department of Home Affairs reported faster average passenger processing times at international airports in 2023-24, but excluded 25-28% of travelers from calculations due to processing times exceeding three minutes, impacting the accuracy of reported improvements.

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Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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Turkey's Riviera: Mediterranean Charm at Affordable Prices

Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coasts offer a budget-friendly alternative to the French and Italian Rivieras, boasting ancient history, stunning landscapes, and luxurious resorts at lower prices, particularly during the shoulder seasons.

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forbes.com
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State Traffic Safety Laws Show Wide Disparities, Fueling High Crash and Fatality Rates

The 2025 Roadmap to Safety report assesses 50 states and D.C. on 18 traffic safety laws, revealing six states with top ratings and nine lagging dangerously behind, highlighting a critical need for stronger legislation to reduce the alarmingly high number of daily crashes and fatalities.

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Good Health and Well-being
zeit.de
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179 Dead in South Korea Plane Crash

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board after a bird strike may have caused the landing gear to malfunction, leading to a collision with a wall and a post-crash fire.

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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UK Floods and Heavy Snow Warning Issued After Record Rainfall

Torrential rain on New Year's Day 2025 caused widespread flooding across the UK, leading to a major incident in Greater Manchester and travel disruption. A three-day heavy snow warning followed, predicting up to a foot of snow across England, Scotland and Wales, potentially causing further disruptio...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Airline Stocks Soar in 2024, Outpacing Market

Six of the top seven airline carriers significantly outperformed the S&P 500 in 2024, driven by strong demand, strategic credit card deals, and controlled capacity growth due to supply chain issues; United led with a 135% share gain, challenging Delta's industry leadership.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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New 2025 Travel Regulations: REAL ID, ETA, ETIAS, and Passenger Protections

In 2025, REAL ID becomes mandatory for domestic U.S. flights (May 7th), U.S. and European citizens need an ETA to enter the UK (January 8th), and ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required for U.S. citizens visiting the Schengen Area (May 2025); new air passenger protections offer refunds for d...

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Bay Area Bridge Tolls, Public Transit Fares Increase

Bay Area commuters face increased costs as bridge tolls rise by $1 to $8, BART fares increase by 5.5%, and Muni fares rise by $0.25, adding to the already high commuting costs in the region.

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