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Review into UK air traffic control failure finds ‘lack of pre-planning’ | Air transport

An independent investigation into the August bank holiday air traffic control meltdown, which affected nearly 750,000 passengers, has highlighted a “significant lack of advance planning”. Flights were grounded across UK airports on August 28 after ATC provider National Air Traffic Services (Nats) suffered a technical glitch while processing flight plans. An interim report into what […]

Government failing targets to fix UK railway system, watchdog reports | Rail transport

Government plans to overhaul the country’s deteriorating rail system are far behind schedule and promised savings are yet to be achieved, according to a highly critical report by the government’s spending watchdog. A National Audit Office (NAO) assessment of the progress of ministers’ plans found that none of the 12 ‘high level benefits’ targets set […]

FACT CHECK: Does Video Show Recent Transport Of Nuclear Weapons In Russia?

video shared on social media This is believed to indicate that the Russian military has recently been transporting nuclear weapons in preparation for an attack. President Putin is moving nuclear weapons. Russia is not playing games.Against NATO and the CIA…you can’t win with this. Please surrender. pic.twitter.com/vtlY0k2R43 — Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) February 28, 2024 Verdict: […]

Weatherwatch: How rain erodes high-speed aircraft | Air transport

RThe wind blows into my face. When you drive on the highway, you hit the windshield of your car with even more force. At high speeds, raindrops can wear away solid materials, which is a significant concern in the aerospace industry. For propeller aircraft, rain was primarily a visual problem, but in the jet era, […]

Cuban economy minister out over delayed fuel, transport price hikes

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday fired his economy minister following delays in recently announced measures to increase fuel and transport prices, state media reported. Cuba’s Council of State, under the leadership of the president, has appointed Central Bank Governor Joaquín Alonso Vázquez to replace outgoing Economy Minister Alejandro Gil. The move came days after […]