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South Uist Ferry Crisis: Minister to Attend 'Crisis' Meeting

Scotland's transport secretary will attend a crisis meeting on South Uist over ferry service disruptions caused by a faulty replacement vessel carrying only 45 passengers, impacting the island's economy and prompting a £4.4 million resilience fund.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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DOT Terminates Texas High-Speed Rail Grant, Saving $60 Million

The U.S. Department of Transportation terminated a $63.9 million grant for a Texas high-speed rail project, saving over $60 million in taxpayer funds due to the project's unrealistic $40 billion cost estimate; Amtrak will focus on improving existing services.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Helicopter Tour Company Shuts Down After Fatal Hudson River Crash

New York Helicopter Tours, whose helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing six including three children, is shutting down operations; the FAA will review its safety record and the NTSB is investigating, hindered by the lack of flight data recorders.

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Global Air Travel Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024

In 2024, global air passenger numbers reached 9.5 billion, exceeding 2019 levels by 3.8%, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta remaining the world's busiest airport despite being 2% below its 2019 passenger volume; however, significant growth is projected for the Asia-Pacific region, India, and China.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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China Opens New RoRo Shipping Route to Dubai, Boosting Auto Exports

On April 7th, 2025, the "Chang Fa Long" RoRo ship launched the first direct sea route between Beibuwan Port (Guangxi, China) and Jebel Ali Port (Dubai), carrying 200 Chongqing Changan vehicles; this 4,700-nautical-mile route reduces transit times by 4-10 days and boosts logistics efficiency by 10-15...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Asia's Tourist Information Centers Thrive While Europe's Decline

While Europe closes tourist information centers due to the rise of digital resources, Asia is experiencing a surge, particularly in Japan and South Korea, because Asian travelers prefer structured guidance and personalized interaction over self-guided digital approaches.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Netherlands reinstates 130 km/h speed limit on select highways

Starting Monday, April 15th, 2025, the Netherlands reintroduced a 130 km/h speed limit on three highway sections (A7, A6, and a future A37 section), totaling 117 km, despite environmental concerns, aiming for increased driver freedom while adhering to nitrogen and noise standards.

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Climate Action
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NYC Helicopter Crash Prompts Call for Stricter Regulations

A sightseeing helicopter crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, killing five Spanish tourists and the pilot; Senator Schumer is demanding the revocation of the tour company's permits and increased safety inspections for all NYC helicopter tour companies due to a history of 20 deaths in 5 similar a...

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ICAO to Replace Paper Boarding Passes with Digital Credentials and Facial Recognition

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) proposes replacing paper boarding passes with digital travel credentials and facial recognition, aiming to streamline airport operations, enhance security, and address the projected doubling of air passengers by 2040; trials are underway, with air...

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Fatal Helicopter Crash Prompts FAA Investigation and Company Shutdown

A helicopter tour operated by New York Helicopter Tours crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing six people—a Spanish family of five and the pilot—prompting the FAA to investigate the company's safety record and leading to the immediate shutdown of the tour company.

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New York Helicopter Tours Shuts Down After Fatal Hudson River Crash

On April 10, 2025, a New York Helicopter Tours helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing six—a Spanish family of five and the pilot—prompting the FAA to shut down the company and launch a safety review, while the NTSB investigates the lack of flight recorders.

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Helicopter Crash Kills Six; FAA Grounds New York Helicopter Tours

A helicopter tour flight operated by New York Helicopter Tours crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, killing the pilot and five Spanish tourists; the FAA grounded the company and will review its safety record, while the NTSB investigates the cause of the accident, hampered by the lack of a black ...

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