Sunday 30 June 2019

EDF Energy teams up with battery car leasing specialist DriveElectric

EDF Energy teams up with battery car leasing specialist DriveElectric:

Partnership designed to help EDF Energy customers make a ‘hassle-free’ switch to electric vehicles EDF Energy has become the latest energy giant to ramp up its offer to electric vehicle (EV) drivers, announcing last week that it has teamed up with battery car leasing specialist DriveElectric to help its customers make a “hassle-free” to switch […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/edf-energy-teams-up-with-battery-car-leasing-specialist-driveelectric/

Airline anger at Airways and airports over monopoly charges

Airline anger at Airways and airports over monopoly charges:

Airlines on both sides of the Tasman have taken a swipe at steep new Airways fees which they say fits the pattern of monopolistic behaviour common among airports in this country and Australia. The air traffic control provider will raise charges by 21 per cent over the next three years – while across the Tasman […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airline-anger-at-airways-and-airports-over-monopoly-charges/

Only Ex Employees can resurrect the ‘dying’ Jet Airways

Till a few months ago airline giant Jet Airways was seen as a big airline operator with the capability to fly to several domestic and International destinations. Must Read: Jet Airways Employee Consortium, AdiGroup to bid for 75 pc of airlines Of course, their approach has been different, so in that sense, they have experience, will […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/only-ex-employees/

Long before the Max disasters, Boeing had a history of failing to fix safety problems

Years before two Boeing 737 Max jets crashed in Indonesia and Ethiopia, U.S. regulators found a pattern of recurring safety problems with the manufacturing giant. During a trip to Japan in 2015, an auditor with the Federal Aviation Administration discovered a Boeing subcontractor was falsifying certifications on cargo doors for hundreds of 777s and had […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/long-before-the-max-disasters-boeing-had-a-history-of-failing-to-fix-safety-problems/

Boeing hopes to have software fix to 737 Max completed in September

Boeing says it expects to finish work on updated flight-control software for the 737 Max in September, a sign that the troubled jet likely won’t be flying until late this year. The latest delay in fixing the Max came a day after the disclosure that government test pilots found a new technology flaw in the […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-hopes-to-have-software-fix-to-737-max-completed-in-september/

Airline anger at Airways and airports over monopoly charges

Airlines on both sides of the Tasman have taken a swipe at steep new Airways fees which they say fits the pattern of monopolistic behaviour common among airports in this country and Australia. The air traffic control provider will raise charges by 21 per cent over the next three years – while across the Tasman […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airline-anger-at-airways-and-airports-over-monopoly-charges/

United and Southwest Airlines Announce Extended Boeing 737 Max Cancellations Amid New Software Issue

Image: Stephen Brashear (Getty) The show that is Boeing’s ongoing 737 Max headache saw yet another safety issue come to light this week, resulting in further flight cancellations by U.S. carriers with the aircraft in their fleets. United Airlines announced Wednesday that it has extended previous cancellations to Sep. 3, the Guardian reported. Meanwhile, Southwest […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/united-and-southwest-airlines-announce-extended-boeing-737-max-cancellations-amid-new-software-issue/

EDF Energy teams up with battery car leasing specialist DriveElectric

Partnership designed to help EDF Energy customers make a ‘hassle-free’ switch to electric vehicles EDF Energy has become the latest energy giant to ramp up its offer to electric vehicle (EV) drivers, announcing last week that it has teamed up with battery car leasing specialist DriveElectric to help its customers make a “hassle-free” to switch […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/edf-energy-teams-up-with-battery-car-leasing-specialist-driveelectric/

Friday 28 June 2019

Pained By Jharkhand Lynching, But Unfair To Insult Entire State: PM Modi In Rajya Sabha

Pained By Jharkhand Lynching, But Unfair To Insult Entire State: PM Modi In Rajya Sabha:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday accused the Congress of insulting voters of the country by questioning the massive victory of the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thaks to the President’s address in the Rajya Sabha, Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress, saying by questioning […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/pained-by-jharkhand-lynching-but-unfair-to-insult-entire-state-pm-modi-in-rajya-sabha/

Thursday 27 June 2019

Trade tensions put energy transition at risk – BP chairman

Trade tensions put energy transition at risk – BP chairman:

By Ron Bousso and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON (Reuters) – Trade tensions risk throwing the global economy’s transition to greener energy into disarray and could hurt energy companies’ preparations towards it, BP Chairman Helge Lund said as leaders of the world’s largest economies gather for talks in Japan. Lund, in his first interview since taking office […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/exclusive-trade-tensions-put-energy-transition-at-risk-bp-chairman/

Turkish Airlines expands network with its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Turkish Airlines expands network with its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner:

Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Turkish Airlines, which plans to use the aircraft fuel efficiency, range, reliability and size to operate new non-stop international routes such as Bali, Bogota-Panama, Washington and Atlanta. “Turkish Airlines has been committed to continuously expanding its range of services on and off-ground as it grows in reach […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/arabian-aerospace-turkish-airlines-expands-network-with-its-first-boeing-787-9-dreamliner/

Want help? Go to PM Modi: Irate HD Kumaraswamy to protesters

Want help? Go to PM Modi: Irate HD Kumaraswamy to protesters:

RAICHUR: The second leg of Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s Grama Vastavya (village stay) programme in Manvi taluk of Raichur district on Wednesday was marred by an ugly faceoff with temporary employees of a thermal power station who demanded that their jobs be regularised while the CM retorted  that they should go to PM Modi for […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/want-help-go-to-pm-modi-irate-hd-kumaraswamy-to-protesters/

Airlines Urge Regulators to Return 737 Max to Service

Airlines on Thursday urged global regulators to coordinate on measures needed to bring the grounded 737 MAX jetliner back into service, as Boeing grappled with a new technical glitch and investors sold shares of suppliers over fears of more disruption. Airlines are now warning of the prospect of flights being disrupted beyond the end of […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airlines-urge-regulators-to-return-737-max-to-service/

Pained By Jharkhand Lynching, But Unfair To Insult Entire State: PM Modi In Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday accused the Congress of insulting voters of the country by questioning the massive victory of the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thaks to the President’s address in the Rajya Sabha, Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress, saying by questioning […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/pained-by-jharkhand-lynching-but-unfair-to-insult-entire-state-pm-modi-in-rajya-sabha/

Trade tensions put energy transition at risk – BP chairman

By Ron Bousso and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON (Reuters) – Trade tensions risk throwing the global economy’s transition to greener energy into disarray and could hurt energy companies’ preparations towards it, BP Chairman Helge Lund said as leaders of the world’s largest economies gather for talks in Japan. Lund, in his first interview since taking office […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/exclusive-trade-tensions-put-energy-transition-at-risk-bp-chairman/

Turkish Airlines expands network with its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Turkish Airlines, which plans to use the aircraft fuel efficiency, range, reliability and size to operate new non-stop international routes such as Bali, Bogota-Panama, Washington and Atlanta. “Turkish Airlines has been committed to continuously expanding its range of services on and off-ground as it grows in reach […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/arabian-aerospace-turkish-airlines-expands-network-with-its-first-boeing-787-9-dreamliner/

Want help? Go to PM Modi: Irate HD Kumaraswamy to protesters

RAICHUR: The second leg of Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s Grama Vastavya (village stay) programme in Manvi taluk of Raichur district on Wednesday was marred by an ugly faceoff with temporary employees of a thermal power station who demanded that their jobs be regularised while the CM retorted  that they should go to PM Modi for […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/want-help-go-to-pm-modi-irate-hd-kumaraswamy-to-protesters/

US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the first time ever in April

US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the first time ever in April:

The US is in energy landmark as renewables produce more electricity than coal, new federal government data has shown. “Shell is not a green saviour. It’s a planetary death machine”: George Monbiot Clean energy such as solar and wind provided 23% of US electricity generation during the month, compared to coal’s 20%, according to the Energy […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/more-electricity-than-coal/

Will airline companies cause their own crash?

Will airline companies cause their own crash?:

Airline companies should embrace their changing industry if they ever want to come out on top again, said Bertrand Piccard, president of the Solar Impulse Foundation. The noose is tightening around the air transport industry and only airline companies can untie the knot. They would greatly benefit in the end by becoming actors rather than […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/will-airline-companies-cause-their-own-crash/

Wednesday 26 June 2019

TCS wins deal to digitise daily operations of India’s aviation regulator

TCS wins deal to digitise daily operations of India’s aviation regulator:

In 2017, it was planned that the aviation regulator’s daily functioning will be digitised as a part of National Civil Aviation Policy. The project was named as E-Governance for Civil Aviation (eGCA). Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a mandate from India’s civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to digitise its daily […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/tcs-wins-deal-to-digitise-daily-operations-of-indias-aviation-regulator/

Boeing sued by 737 Max pilot over ‘severe emotional and mental stress’

Boeing sued by 737 Max pilot over ‘severe emotional and mental stress’:

Boeing is being sued by a pilot who alleges the company ‘demonstrated reckless indifference and conscious disregard for the flying public’ with production of its 737 Max, the model involved in two deadly crashes that killed 346 people. The class action lawsuit, filed anonymously on Friday in Cook County, Illinois where Boeing’s Chicago headquarters is located, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-sued-by-737-max-pilot-over-severe-emotional-and-mental-stress/

Congress insulted voters by questioning BJP’s massive win: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress in the Rajya Sabha, saying it insulted voters of the country by questioning veracity of EVMs and the massive victory of the BJP in Lok Sabha polls. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Modi said there […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/congress-insulted-voters-by-questioning-bjps-massive-win-pm-modi/

US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the first time ever in April

The US is in energy landmark as renewables produce more electricity than coal, new federal government data has shown. “Shell is not a green saviour. It’s a planetary death machine”: George Monbiot Clean energy such as solar and wind provided 23% of US electricity generation during the month, compared to coal’s 20%, according to the Energy […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/more-electricity-than-coal/

Will airline companies cause their own crash?

Airline companies should embrace their changing industry if they ever want to come out on top again, said Bertrand Piccard, president of the Solar Impulse Foundation. The noose is tightening around the air transport industry and only airline companies can untie the knot. They would greatly benefit in the end by becoming actors rather than […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/will-airline-companies-cause-their-own-crash/

TCS wins deal to digitise daily operations of India’s aviation regulator

In 2017, it was planned that the aviation regulator’s daily functioning will be digitised as a part of National Civil Aviation Policy. The project was named as E-Governance for Civil Aviation (eGCA). Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a mandate from India’s civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to digitise its daily […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/tcs-wins-deal-to-digitise-daily-operations-of-indias-aviation-regulator/

India plans to add 500 GW renewable energy by 2030: Govt

India plans to add 500 GW renewable energy by 2030: Govt:

India’s annual coal demand rose 9.1 per cent to 991.35 million tonnes during the year ended March 2019. New Delhi: India plans to add 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy to its electricity grid by 2030 in a bid to clean up air in its cities and lessen the rapidly growing economy’s dependence on coal, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/india-plans-to-add-500-gw-renewable-energy-by-2030-govt/

Waiting For National Air Carrier

Waiting For National Air Carrier:

In 2003, the Olusegun Obasanjo administration liquidated Nigeria Airways, the government-owned national carrier, because it had failed as a business. Nigeria Air However, succeeding administrations and aviation stakeholders feel the country needs a flag carrier to market itself globally. Based on need, administrations after Obasanjo’s have made efforts to set up a national air carrier. […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/waiting-for-national-air-carrier/

Andhra govt to press for revised power prices from renewable energy firms

Andhra govt to press for revised power prices from renewable energy firms:

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to constitute a committee to negotiate a revision in power prices with solar and wind energy producers, as it believes the prices are higher than those determined through competitive bidding conducted for energy procurement by other government agencies. The decision to constitute a negotiation committee was taken at a […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/andhra-govt-to-press-for-revised-power-prices-from-renewable-energy-firms/

Boeing sued by 737 Max pilot over ‘severe emotional and mental stress’

Boeing is being sued by a pilot who alleges the company ‘demonstrated reckless indifference and conscious disregard for the flying public’ with production of its 737 Max, the model involved in two deadly crashes that killed 346 people. The class action lawsuit, filed anonymously on Friday in Cook County, Illinois where Boeing’s Chicago headquarters is located, […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-sued-by-737-max-pilot-over-severe-emotional-and-mental-stress/

Trade, S-400 Missile Deal With Russia On Table As Mike Pompeo Meets Jaishankar

Trade, S-400 Missile Deal With Russia On Table As Mike Pompeo Meets Jaishankar:

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his American counterpart Mike Pompeo on Wednesday and discussed ways to strengthen the Indo-US strategic partnership. Pompeo, who arrived in Delhi Tuesday night, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning and discussed various aspects of the bilateral relationship. He is also slated to meet NSA Ajit Doval. […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/trade-s-400-missile-deal-with-russia-on-table-as-mike-pompeo-meets-jaishankar/

Bombardier exits commercial aviation with sale of regional jet…

Bombardier Inc said it will sell its money-losing regional jet business to Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) for $550 million in cash, in a deal marking the Canadian plane and train maker’s exit from commercial aviation. Montreal-based Bombardier has been selling off its weaker-performing commercial plane programs aimed at airlines to focus on profitable […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/bombardier-exits-commercial-aviation-with-sale-of-regional-jet/

Waiting For National Air Carrier

In 2003, the Olusegun Obasanjo administration liquidated Nigeria Airways, the government-owned national carrier, because it had failed as a business. Nigeria Air However, succeeding administrations and aviation stakeholders feel the country needs a flag carrier to market itself globally. Based on need, administrations after Obasanjo’s have made efforts to set up a national air carrier. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/waiting-for-national-air-carrier/

Unauthorised drone flying hit Singapore’s Changi International Airport operations

Image Source : AP representational image Flight operations at the Changi International  Airport here were affected due to unauthorised drone activities, days after one of its runways was shut down due to unmanned aircraft sightings, according to a media report. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) told Channel News Asia (CNA) that approximately 15 departures […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/unauthorised-drone-flying-hit-singapores-changi-international-airport-operations/

India plans to add 500 GW renewable energy by 2030: Govt

India’s annual coal demand rose 9.1 per cent to 991.35 million tonnes during the year ended March 2019. New Delhi: India plans to add 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy to its electricity grid by 2030 in a bid to clean up air in its cities and lessen the rapidly growing economy’s dependence on coal, […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/india-plans-to-add-500-gw-renewable-energy-by-2030-govt/

Andhra govt to press for revised power prices from renewable energy firms

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to constitute a committee to negotiate a revision in power prices with solar and wind energy producers, as it believes the prices are higher than those determined through competitive bidding conducted for energy procurement by other government agencies. The decision to constitute a negotiation committee was taken at a […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/andhra-govt-to-press-for-revised-power-prices-from-renewable-energy-firms/

Trade, S-400 Missile Deal With Russia On Table As Mike Pompeo Meets Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his American counterpart Mike Pompeo on Wednesday and discussed ways to strengthen the Indo-US strategic partnership. Pompeo, who arrived in Delhi Tuesday night, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning and discussed various aspects of the bilateral relationship. He is also slated to meet NSA Ajit Doval. […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/trade-s-400-missile-deal-with-russia-on-table-as-mike-pompeo-meets-jaishankar/

Aviation strategy is flying high

Aviation strategy is flying high:

Violeta Bulc | The years since the launch of the Aviation Strategy for Europe in 2015 have been beneficial for European aviation. Air transport in Europe is safer than ever before and off ers better connectivity for the travelling public. It is a perfect time to look back on what our Strategy has achieved and […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/aviation-strategy-is-flying-high/

Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Apologises After Objectionable Remark Against PM Modi

Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Apologises After Objectionable Remark Against PM Modi:

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary courted controversy by making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and later claimed he was misunderstood because of his poor Hindi. The leader said he had no intention to hurt the Prime Minister. “If PM is upset with it, I am sorry, ” he said. The leader of Congress […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/congress-leader-adhir-ranjan-chowdhury-apologises-after-objectionable-remark-against-pm-modi/

Tuesday 25 June 2019

Boeing and Airbus made huge mistakes, but their dominance is under no threat

Boeing and Airbus made huge mistakes, but their dominance is under no threat:

Boeing and Airbus dominate aviation like precious few duos dominate their industries. That’s why both plane makers will probably weather their recent multi-billion dollar mistakes. Boeing’s problem is the tragedy of two fatal crashes involving its bestselling passenger jet, the 737 Max. It has led to a global grounding of the plane, a halt in […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-and-airbus-made-huge-mistakes-but-their-dominance-is-under-no-threat/

‘Do those who don’t say Vande Mataram have right to live in India?’ Asks BJP MP

‘Do those who don’t say Vande Mataram have right to live in India?’ Asks BJP MP:

Pratap Chandra Sarangi said that country will never accept the ‘tukde-tukde gang’. New Delhi: Minister of State for MSME and Animal Husbandry and a first-time MP from Balasore in Odisha Pratap Chandra Sarangi, on Monday, asked whether those who refused to say “Vande Mataram” had a right to live in the country. In an apparent […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/do-those-who-dont-say-vande-mataram-have-right-to-live-in-india-asks-bjp-mp/

Country has gone through ‘Super Emergency’ in last 5 yrs: Mamata attacks Modi govt

New Delhi: Taking aim at the BJP-led central government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that the country went through a period of ‘Super Emergency’ in the last five years – Narendra Modi’s first tenure as Prime Minister. “Today is the anniversary of the #Emergency declared in 1975. For the last five […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/country-has-gone-through-super-emergency-in-last-5-yrs-mamata-attacks-modi-govt/

IATA: Data, digital transformation to drive future customer experience

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged aviation stakeholders to embrace data and digital transformation to help deliver a frictionless customer experience while enhancing safety and efficiency. “We must transform paper-based and legacy processes into digital ones and use data to drive decision-making in all facets of our business. Organizational silos will need to […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/arabian-aerospace-iata-data-digital-transformation-to-drive-future-customer-experience/

Aviation strategy is flying high

Violeta Bulc | The years since the launch of the Aviation Strategy for Europe in 2015 have been beneficial for European aviation. Air transport in Europe is safer than ever before and off ers better connectivity for the travelling public. It is a perfect time to look back on what our Strategy has achieved and […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/aviation-strategy-is-flying-high/

Congress Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Apologises After Objectionable Remark Against PM Modi

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary courted controversy by making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and later claimed he was misunderstood because of his poor Hindi. The leader said he had no intention to hurt the Prime Minister. “If PM is upset with it, I am sorry, ” he said. The leader of Congress […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/congress-leader-adhir-ranjan-chowdhury-apologises-after-objectionable-remark-against-pm-modi/

‘Do those who don’t say Vande Mataram have right to live in India?’ Asks BJP MP

Pratap Chandra Sarangi said that country will never accept the ‘tukde-tukde gang’. New Delhi: Minister of State for MSME and Animal Husbandry and a first-time MP from Balasore in Odisha Pratap Chandra Sarangi, on Monday, asked whether those who refused to say “Vande Mataram” had a right to live in the country. In an apparent […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/do-those-who-dont-say-vande-mataram-have-right-to-live-in-india-asks-bjp-mp/

Boeing and Airbus made huge mistakes, but their dominance is under no threat

Boeing and Airbus dominate aviation like precious few duos dominate their industries. That’s why both plane makers will probably weather their recent multi-billion dollar mistakes. Boeing’s problem is the tragedy of two fatal crashes involving its bestselling passenger jet, the 737 Max. It has led to a global grounding of the plane, a halt in […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-and-airbus-made-huge-mistakes-but-their-dominance-is-under-no-threat/

US-Iran tensions force airlines to reroute flights

US-Iran tensions force airlines to reroute flights:

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has asked registered air operators to reroute their flights after Iran shot down a US reconnaissance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Given the current regional developments and as a precautionary measure, the UAE-registered air operators need to avoid operating in areas that could […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/us-iran-tensions-force-airlines-to-reroute-flights/

India-Indonesia to boast direct connectivity for impetus tourism

India-Indonesia to boast direct connectivity for impetus tourism:

This year marks the completion of 70 years of bilateral ties between India and Indonesia. Yogyakarta: Nia Niscaya, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for Tourism, said direct flights will be operational from October this year from Delhi to Bali via Chennai, in a bid to spur the influx of tourists. Speaking to ANI, the Minister acknowledged that […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/india-indonesia-to-boast-direct-connectivity-for-impetus-tourism/

Monday 24 June 2019

Airlines avoid Iranian airspace as tensions rise

Airlines avoid Iranian airspace as tensions rise:

Muscat: A number of airlines around the world have announced that they are avoiding parts of Iran’s airspace amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. The US Federal Aviation Administration announced a ban on US airlines flying over airspace near the Straight of Hormuz, saying that “heightened military activities and increased political tensions in […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airlines-avoid-iranian-airspace-as-tensions-rise/

NextEra’s Honey Lake Solar Project ready to bring more clean energy to Lassen County

NextEra’s Honey Lake Solar Project ready to bring more clean energy to Lassen County:

Solar array helps utility meet goals. The much-anticipated Honey Lake Solar Project owned by NextEra is ready to bring more clean and reliable energy to Lassen County. The Lassen Municipal Utility District hosted the dedication ceremony for the project Wednesday June 5 at the Diamond Mountain Casino’s Willow Room. Representatives from NextEra — the world’s […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/lassen-county/

Tata Power plans to pare debt with Rs 16,000 cr renewables InViT

Mumbai: Tata Power is exploring the establishment of an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) for its near 3 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy portfolio to deleverage its balance sheet by a fourth and raise growth equity from investors, said people with knowledge of the matter. If it goes ahead, Tata Power will join Larsen and Toubro, Reliance […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/tata-power-plans-to-pare-debt-with-rs-16000-cr-renewables-invit/

US-Iran tensions force airlines to reroute flights

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has asked registered air operators to reroute their flights after Iran shot down a US reconnaissance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Given the current regional developments and as a precautionary measure, the UAE-registered air operators need to avoid operating in areas that could […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/us-iran-tensions-force-airlines-to-reroute-flights/

India-Indonesia to boast direct connectivity for impetus tourism

This year marks the completion of 70 years of bilateral ties between India and Indonesia. Yogyakarta: Nia Niscaya, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for Tourism, said direct flights will be operational from October this year from Delhi to Bali via Chennai, in a bid to spur the influx of tourists. Speaking to ANI, the Minister acknowledged that […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/india-indonesia-to-boast-direct-connectivity-for-impetus-tourism/

Airlines avoid Iranian airspace as tensions rise

Muscat: A number of airlines around the world have announced that they are avoiding parts of Iran’s airspace amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. The US Federal Aviation Administration announced a ban on US airlines flying over airspace near the Straight of Hormuz, saying that “heightened military activities and increased political tensions in […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/airlines-avoid-iranian-airspace-as-tensions-rise/

NextEra’s Honey Lake Solar Project ready to bring more clean energy to Lassen County

Solar array helps utility meet goals. The much-anticipated Honey Lake Solar Project owned by NextEra is ready to bring more clean and reliable energy to Lassen County. The Lassen Municipal Utility District hosted the dedication ceremony for the project Wednesday June 5 at the Diamond Mountain Casino’s Willow Room. Representatives from NextEra — the world’s […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/lassen-county/

Saturday 22 June 2019

The Middle East has become a nightmare for airlines

The Middle East has become a nightmare for airlines:

International Airlines Avoid Iranian Airspace After Drone Attack Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are making it even tougher for airlines to fly over the Middle East, a heavily trafficked region where huge chunks of airspace are already off limits because of political rivalries or war. The latest headache for the global aviation […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/the-middle-east-has-become-a-nightmare-for-airlines/

Australia’s energy future: the real power is not where you’d think

Australia’s energy future: the real power is not where you’d think:

Pro-Adani supporters as environment activists arrive by convoy in Clermont, Queensland. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images In Canberra, a month on from Scott Morrison’s election victory, there is talk of feasibility studies for a new Queensland coal plant, and a nascent nuclear debate. But if we shift our vantage point to Adelaide, Australia’s near-term energy […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/australias-energy-future-the-real-power-is-not-where-youd-think-katharine-murphy/

Biofuels an important part of Iowa ag economy

Biofuels an important part of Iowa ag economy:

The Casey’s General Store on Iowa Avenue in Marshall town is one of a large number of gas stations in Iowa that sells biodiesel and ethanol-blended fuels. At this gas pump, a customer could choose biodiesel blended fuel, green, or an ethanol-blended gasoline, white. Gas stations dot Iowa’s countryside and cities, and words like “biodiesel” […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/biofuels-an-important-part-of-iowa-ag-economy/

Global Airlines Reroute to Avoid Iranian Airspace Near Strait of Hormuz

Global Airlines Reroute to Avoid Iranian Airspace Near Strait of Hormuz:

Global Hawk drone. Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Chris Okula The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday night issued a NOTAM (notice-to-airman) prohibiting “all US carriers and commercial operators” from flying over the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz which separates them, near Iran’s shoreline, following Iran’s shooting down […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/global-airlines-reroute-to-avoid-iranian-airspace-near-strait-of-hormuz/

The Middle East has become a nightmare for airlines

International Airlines Avoid Iranian Airspace After Drone Attack Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are making it even tougher for airlines to fly over the Middle East, a heavily trafficked region where huge chunks of airspace are already off limits because of political rivalries or war. The latest headache for the global aviation […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/the-middle-east-has-become-a-nightmare-for-airlines/

Australia’s energy future: the real power is not where you’d think

Pro-Adani supporters as environment activists arrive by convoy in Clermont, Queensland. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images In Canberra, a month on from Scott Morrison’s election victory, there is talk of feasibility studies for a new Queensland coal plant, and a nascent nuclear debate. But if we shift our vantage point to Adelaide, Australia’s near-term energy […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/australias-energy-future-the-real-power-is-not-where-youd-think-katharine-murphy/

Biofuels an important part of Iowa ag economy

The Casey’s General Store on Iowa Avenue in Marshall town is one of a large number of gas stations in Iowa that sells biodiesel and ethanol-blended fuels. At this gas pump, a customer could choose biodiesel blended fuel, green, or an ethanol-blended gasoline, white. Gas stations dot Iowa’s countryside and cities, and words like “biodiesel” […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/biofuels-an-important-part-of-iowa-ag-economy/

Canada Risks Becoming Banana Republic Over Energy

Canada Risks Becoming Banana Republic Over Energy:

David Scanlan and Kelly Gilblom (Bloomberg) — Canada risks becoming a “banana republic” for its restrictive energy policy and failure to attract new investment into the sector, according to a Calgary money manager. “We have had basically signs on our energy industry that Canada is closed for business,” Geeta Sankappanavar, co-founder of Grafton Asset Management, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/canada-risks-becoming-banana-republic-over-energy/

Friday 21 June 2019

Navy issues EOI for shortlisting Strategic Partners for building six submarines worth Rs 45,000 crore

Navy issues EOI for shortlisting Strategic Partners for building six submarines worth Rs 45,000 crore:

Indian Navy Sindhughosh class Submarine NEW DELHI: The Centre has taken a major step towards building advanced submarines for the Indian Navy. The defence ministry on Thursday issued an Expression of Interest to shortlist Indian strategic partners for the construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75 India (P-75I) worth about Rs 45,000 crore. This […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/navy-issues-eoi-for-shortlisting-strategic-partners-for-building-six-submarines-worth-rs-45000-crore/

Wind and solar to make up 50 percent of energy mix by 2050

Wind and solar to make up 50 percent of energy mix by 2050:

Czech-based coal mining and energy group EPH will buy two plants, a gas-fired facility in Ballylumford and a coal-fired one in Kilroot. Barbara LABORDE, AFP/File BloombergNEF (BNEF) released its latest New Energy Outlook – putting this investment opportunity at $13.3 trillion dollars with wind and solar taking $5.3 trillion and $4.2 trillion respectively. The key driver […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/wind-and-solar-to-make-up-50-percent-of-energy-mix-by-2050/

Global Airlines Reroute to Avoid Iranian Airspace Near Strait of Hormuz

Global Hawk drone. Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Chris Okula The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday night issued a NOTAM (notice-to-airman) prohibiting “all US carriers and commercial operators” from flying over the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz which separates them, near Iran’s shoreline, following Iran’s shooting down […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/global-airlines-reroute-to-avoid-iranian-airspace-near-strait-of-hormuz/

Canada Risks Becoming Banana Republic Over Energy

David Scanlan and Kelly Gilblom (Bloomberg) — Canada risks becoming a “banana republic” for its restrictive energy policy and failure to attract new investment into the sector, according to a Calgary money manager. “We have had basically signs on our energy industry that Canada is closed for business,” Geeta Sankappanavar, co-founder of Grafton Asset Management, […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/canada-risks-becoming-banana-republic-over-energy/

Navy issues EOI for shortlisting Strategic Partners for building six submarines worth Rs 45,000 crore

Indian Navy Sindhughosh class Submarine NEW DELHI: The Centre has taken a major step towards building advanced submarines for the Indian Navy. The defence ministry on Thursday issued an Expression of Interest to shortlist Indian strategic partners for the construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75 India (P-75I) worth about Rs 45,000 crore. This […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/navy-issues-eoi-for-shortlisting-strategic-partners-for-building-six-submarines-worth-rs-45000-crore/

Wind and solar to make up 50 percent of energy mix by 2050

Czech-based coal mining and energy group EPH will buy two plants, a gas-fired facility in Ballylumford and a coal-fired one in Kilroot. Barbara LABORDE, AFP/File BloombergNEF (BNEF) released its latest New Energy Outlook – putting this investment opportunity at $13.3 trillion dollars with wind and solar taking $5.3 trillion and $4.2 trillion respectively. The key driver […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/wind-and-solar-to-make-up-50-percent-of-energy-mix-by-2050/

Applications for renewable energy and energy efficiency

Applications for renewable energy and energy efficiency:

Jun 18, 2019 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) — The NEOS are calling for a new, efficient subsidy system for the expansion of renewable energies, while the list NOW wants to delete the inclusion of the installation of oil condensing appliances as an efficiency measure in the commercial and industrial sector. Another NOW proposal aims […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/applications-for-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency/

Thursday 20 June 2019

Growth of renewable energy complicating the dynamics of trade and energy relations

Growth of renewable energy complicating the dynamics of trade and energy relations:

The rise of renewable energy has complicated many of the long-standing dynamics in the relationship between trade and energy as against the traditional fossil fuel-based economy, where there were haves and have nots. And, therefore, both the suppliers of fossil fuels and the consumers have had a tacit interest in ensuring the free, uninterrupted flow […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/growth-of-renewable-energy-complicating-the-dynamics-of-trade-energy-relations/

6 MW Wärtsilä Energy storage system demonstrates phased increase of renewable energy penetration

6 MW Wärtsilä Energy storage system demonstrates phased increase of renewable energy penetration:

With Phase One complete, the island no longer has to curtail wind resources. It has nearly doubled renewable energy penetration, and prepared the system for additional capacity to accommodate peak demand during tourist season. The technology group Wärtsilä has commissioned its 6 MW / 6 MWh energy management and storage system project for its customer […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/6-mw-wartsil/

Applications for renewable energy and energy efficiency

Jun 18, 2019 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) — The NEOS are calling for a new, efficient subsidy system for the expansion of renewable energies, while the list NOW wants to delete the inclusion of the installation of oil condensing appliances as an efficiency measure in the commercial and industrial sector. Another NOW proposal aims […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/applications-for-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency/

Growth of renewable energy complicating the dynamics of trade and energy relations

The rise of renewable energy has complicated many of the long-standing dynamics in the relationship between trade and energy as against the traditional fossil fuel-based economy, where there were haves and have nots. And, therefore, both the suppliers of fossil fuels and the consumers have had a tacit interest in ensuring the free, uninterrupted flow […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/growth-of-renewable-energy-complicating-the-dynamics-of-trade-energy-relations/

6 MW Wärtsilä Energy storage system demonstrates phased increase of renewable energy penetration

With Phase One complete, the island no longer has to curtail wind resources. It has nearly doubled renewable energy penetration, and prepared the system for additional capacity to accommodate peak demand during tourist season. The technology group Wärtsilä has commissioned its 6 MW / 6 MWh energy management and storage system project for its customer […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/6-mw-wartsil/

Swissport and SITA seek to unlock new data insights to make air travel easier

Swissport and SITA seek to unlock new data insights to make air travel easier:

Swiss ground service and air cargo handling group, Swissport International, and SITA have joined forces to develop a new model which will unlock the value of the vast range of air transport data available to deliver enriched, predictive analytics for the entire industry. This initiative is aimed not only at providing Swissport with the right […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/swissport-and-sita-seek-to-unlock-new-data-insights-to-make-air-travel-easier/

European Commission: Bulgaria needs to set itself higher energy targets

European Commission: Bulgaria needs to set itself higher energy targets:

Bulgaria needs to revise the plan for the development of Bulgarian power generation, raise the level of ambition for higher renewable energy sources targets, provide analyses of the effect of the Belene NPP project and diversify nuclear fuel supplies, the European Commission says in a letter. The National Energy and Climate Plan of Bulgaria does not […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/european-commission-bulgaria-needs-to-set-itself-higher-energy-targets/

Bankruptcy-bound Jet staff stare at mid-career domain switch fearing jobless tag

Bankruptcy-bound Jet staff stare at mid-career domain switch fearing jobless tag:

Many of the staff of the bankruptcy court-bound Jet Airways are facing the painful decision of a mid-career domain switch because they have failed to find jobs in the aviation sector in the two months since the airline shuttered operations on April 17. Some have been picked up by rival airlines and some have made […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/bankruptcy-bound-jet-staff-stare-at-mid-career-domain-switch-fearing-jobless-tag/

Swissport and SITA seek to unlock new data insights to make air travel easier

Swiss ground service and air cargo handling group, Swissport International, and SITA have joined forces to develop a new model which will unlock the value of the vast range of air transport data available to deliver enriched, predictive analytics for the entire industry. This initiative is aimed not only at providing Swissport with the right […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/swissport-and-sita-seek-to-unlock-new-data-insights-to-make-air-travel-easier/

European Commission: Bulgaria needs to set itself higher energy targets

Bulgaria needs to revise the plan for the development of Bulgarian power generation, raise the level of ambition for higher renewable energy sources targets, provide analyses of the effect of the Belene NPP project and diversify nuclear fuel supplies, the European Commission says in a letter. The National Energy and Climate Plan of Bulgaria does not […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/european-commission-bulgaria-needs-to-set-itself-higher-energy-targets/

Bankruptcy-bound Jet staff stare at mid-career domain switch fearing jobless tag

Many of the staff of the bankruptcy court-bound Jet Airways are facing the painful decision of a mid-career domain switch because they have failed to find jobs in the aviation sector in the two months since the airline shuttered operations on April 17. Some have been picked up by rival airlines and some have made […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/bankruptcy-bound-jet-staff-stare-at-mid-career-domain-switch-fearing-jobless-tag/

American Airlines’ pilots union ‘concerned’ about fixes for Boeing 737 Max after crashes

American Airlines’ pilots union ‘concerned’ about fixes for Boeing 737 Max after crashes:

American Airlines’ pilots union is planning to tell lawmakers on Wednesday that it is concerned about whether training materials and updates for the grounded Boeing 737 Max will be sufficient. A House aviation panel is scheduled to hear from pilots, flight attendants and airline representatives at its second hearing about the plane, which has been […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/american-airlines-pilots-union-concerned-about-fixes-for-boeing-737-max-after-crashes/

Wednesday 19 June 2019

International Air Transport Association slams Airways NZ for 21% fee hike

International Air Transport Association slams Airways NZ for 21% fee hike:

Airways NZ has been severely criticised by an international airline body for hiking its charges by 21 per cent over three years while at the same time such charges are falling in Australia. The International Air Transport Association says it welcomed Airservices Australia’s move to reduce air navigation service charges by 2 per cent from […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/international-air-transport-association-blasts-airways-nz-for-21-fee-hike/

Ethiopian Airlines voted best in Africa for third consecutive year

Ethiopian Airlines voted best in Africa for third consecutive year:

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest Aviation Group in Africa, has been voted the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ for the third consecutive year. Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. GebreMariam said the airline bagged the award at the Skytrax 2019 World […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ethiopian-airlines-voted-best-in-africa-for-third-consecutive-year/

American Airlines’ pilots union ‘concerned’ about fixes for Boeing 737 Max after crashes

American Airlines’ pilots union is planning to tell lawmakers on Wednesday that it is concerned about whether training materials and updates for the grounded Boeing 737 Max will be sufficient. A House aviation panel is scheduled to hear from pilots, flight attendants and airline representatives at its second hearing about the plane, which has been […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/american-airlines-pilots-union-concerned-about-fixes-for-boeing-737-max-after-crashes/

International Air Transport Association slams Airways NZ for 21% fee hike

Airways NZ has been severely criticised by an international airline body for hiking its charges by 21 per cent over three years while at the same time such charges are falling in Australia. The International Air Transport Association says it welcomed Airservices Australia’s move to reduce air navigation service charges by 2 per cent from […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/international-air-transport-association-blasts-airways-nz-for-21-fee-hike/

Ethiopian Airlines voted best in Africa for third consecutive year

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest Aviation Group in Africa, has been voted the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ for the third consecutive year. Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. GebreMariam said the airline bagged the award at the Skytrax 2019 World […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ethiopian-airlines-voted-best-in-africa-for-third-consecutive-year/

Tuesday 18 June 2019

IAG Companies sign $24 bn deal with Boeing

IAG Companies sign $24 bn deal with Boeing:

The Boeing 737 MAX deal came as a surprise in aviation circles; the aircraft remain grounded all over the world after two fatal crashes The International Airlines Group, whose airlines include Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus, British Airways, has said that it wanted 200 of the 737 MAX planes. Thus the US aircraft giant Boeing […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/confidence/

IAG Companies sign $24 bn deal with Boeing

The Boeing 737 MAX deal came as a surprise in aviation circles; the aircraft remain grounded all over the world after two fatal crashes The International Airlines Group, whose airlines include Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus, British Airways, has said that it wanted 200 of the 737 MAX planes. Thus the US aircraft giant Boeing […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/confidence/

Don’t Bother About Numbers, Modi Tells Opposition

Don’t Bother About Numbers, Modi Tells Opposition:

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said an active Opposition is important in a parliamentary democracy and they need not bother about their numbers but speak actively and participate in House proceedings. Speaking to the media ahead of the commencement of the 17th Lok Sabha, Modi said he is hopeful that this session […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/dont-bother-about-numbers-modi-tells-opposition/

Ethiopian Airlines rejects ‘pilot error’ claim in Boeing crash

Ethiopian Airlines rejects ‘pilot error’ claim in Boeing crash:

A US politician who blamed pilot error for contributing to the deadly crash of a Boeing 737 MAX flown by Ethiopian Airlines was “seriously misinformed”, the carrier’s boss has said. Republican Sam Graves told a House of Representatives hearing last month that “facts” in investigations after crashes in both Ethiopia and Indonesia “reveal pilot error […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ethiopian-airlines-rejects-pilot-error-claim-in-boeing-crash/

BJP ‘collecting garbage’: Mamata Banerjee on defecting TMC leaders

BJP ‘collecting garbage’: Mamata Banerjee on defecting TMC leaders:

Kolkata: Coming down heavily on TMC leaders who joined the BJP post the Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday called them “greedy and corrupt” and said the saffron party was “collecting garbage”. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo also said she would be replacing the “traitors” with “dedicated members” and asked those […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-collecting-garbage-mamata-banerjee-on-defecting-tmc-leaders/

Don’t Bother About Numbers, Modi Tells Opposition

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said an active Opposition is important in a parliamentary democracy and they need not bother about their numbers but speak actively and participate in House proceedings. Speaking to the media ahead of the commencement of the 17th Lok Sabha, Modi said he is hopeful that this session […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/dont-bother-about-numbers-modi-tells-opposition/

Ethiopian Airlines rejects ‘pilot error’ claim in Boeing crash

A US politician who blamed pilot error for contributing to the deadly crash of a Boeing 737 MAX flown by Ethiopian Airlines was “seriously misinformed”, the carrier’s boss has said. Republican Sam Graves told a House of Representatives hearing last month that “facts” in investigations after crashes in both Ethiopia and Indonesia “reveal pilot error […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ethiopian-airlines-rejects-pilot-error-claim-in-boeing-crash/

BJP ‘collecting garbage’: Mamata Banerjee on defecting TMC leaders

Kolkata: Coming down heavily on TMC leaders who joined the BJP post the Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday called them “greedy and corrupt” and said the saffron party was “collecting garbage”. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo also said she would be replacing the “traitors” with “dedicated members” and asked those […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-collecting-garbage-mamata-banerjee-on-defecting-tmc-leaders/

Target sets sights on new renewable energy goal

Target sets sights on new renewable energy goal:

US retail giant commits to sourcing all its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 The march towards a low-carbon economy took another step forward last week, as one of America’s largest retailers pledged to switch to 100 per cent to renewable power. Retail giant Target publicly committed to sourcing all its electricity from renewable sources by […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/target-sets-sights-on-new-renewable-energy-goal/

Global Renewable Energy Industry Employs 11 Million People

Global Renewable Energy Industry Employs 11 Million People:

Image Credit: Vivint Solar The International Renewable Energy Agency reported last week that 11 million people were employed in the renewable energy industry around the world in 2018, a 6% increase over 2017 and continued proof that the industry continues to increase its role in the global economy and energy mix. According to the International […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/global-renewable-energy-industry-employs-11-million-people-cleantechnica/

Monday 17 June 2019

Iridium Communications: An Undervalued Growth Company

Iridium Communications: An Undervalued Growth Company:

Source: Spaceflight 101. The distortion at the poles is due to the globe’s shape being translated onto a 2D map. The satellite coverage at the poles is actually more dense as the orbits actually converge at the poles. Iridium Communications (IRDM) completed their $2.9 billion satellite constellation earlier this year. Dubbed Iridium Next, the 66 […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/iridium-communications-an-undervalued-growth-company/

Opinion: As a green energy CEO, I say let’s build Trans Mountain

Opinion: As a green energy CEO, I say let’s build Trans Mountain:

Steel pipe to be used in the oil pipeline construction of Kinder Morgan Canada’s Trans Mountain expansion project sit on rail cars at a stockpile site in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada May 29, 2018. Dennis Owen / REUTERS As the founder and CEO of a renewable energy company, I help drive clean energy development in […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/opinion-as-a-green-energy-ceo-i-say-lets-build-trans-mountain/

Bangladesh secure a remarkable 7-wicket win over the West Indies

Bangladesh powered to the second highest run chase in World Cup history as Shakib Al Hasan’s brilliant century clinched a remarkable seven-wicket win over the West Indies on Monday. Shakib blasted 124 from 99 balls and Linton Das hit a superb 94 from 69 deliveries to lead Bangladesh to 322-3 with 8.3 overs to spare […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/sports/bangladesh-secure-a-remarkable-7-wicket-win-over-the-west-indies/

Target sets sights on new renewable energy goal

US retail giant commits to sourcing all its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 The march towards a low-carbon economy took another step forward last week, as one of America’s largest retailers pledged to switch to 100 per cent to renewable power. Retail giant Target publicly committed to sourcing all its electricity from renewable sources by […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/target-sets-sights-on-new-renewable-energy-goal/

Global Renewable Energy Industry Employs 11 Million People

Image Credit: Vivint Solar The International Renewable Energy Agency reported last week that 11 million people were employed in the renewable energy industry around the world in 2018, a 6% increase over 2017 and continued proof that the industry continues to increase its role in the global economy and energy mix. According to the International […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/global-renewable-energy-industry-employs-11-million-people-cleantechnica/

Iridium Communications: An Undervalued Growth Company

Source: Spaceflight 101. The distortion at the poles is due to the globe’s shape being translated onto a 2D map. The satellite coverage at the poles is actually more dense as the orbits actually converge at the poles. Iridium Communications (IRDM) completed their $2.9 billion satellite constellation earlier this year. Dubbed Iridium Next, the 66 […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/iridium-communications-an-undervalued-growth-company/

Opinion: As a green energy CEO, I say let’s build Trans Mountain

Steel pipe to be used in the oil pipeline construction of Kinder Morgan Canada’s Trans Mountain expansion project sit on rail cars at a stockpile site in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada May 29, 2018. Dennis Owen / REUTERS As the founder and CEO of a renewable energy company, I help drive clean energy development in […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/opinion-as-a-green-energy-ceo-i-say-lets-build-trans-mountain/

BJP Plans Multiple Surveys Ahead Of Delhi Assembly Polls, Aims To Retain 55 Per Cent Votes

BJP Plans Multiple Surveys Ahead Of Delhi Assembly Polls, Aims To Retain 55 Per Cent Votes:

The BJP is planning to conduct multiple surveys for better selection of political issues and candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls due early next year, in the wake of its massive victory in the Lok Sabha election, senior leaders of the saffron party said on Sunday. The ruling party was working on various fronts to […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-plans-multiple-surveys-ahead-of-delhi-assembly-polls-aims-to-retain-55-per-cent-votes/

Highly Doubt How Much We Can Fight Against Modi, Says Telangana Congress MLA

Highly Doubt How Much We Can Fight Against Modi, Says Telangana Congress MLA:

Days after 12 Congress leaders defected to the Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS), another legislator, Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, on Saturday hit out at the grand old party and hinted at switching over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to media persons, he openly lauded the BJP and criticised the Congress leadership. “The BJP has […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/highly-doubt-how-much-we-can-fight-against-modi-says-telangana-congress-mla/

Sunday 16 June 2019

Philippines seen from Asia Clean Energy Perspective, a critique (2019-2029)

Philippines seen from Asia Clean Energy Perspective, a critique (2019-2029):

Part I. ACEF The forthcoming Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in June at the ADB has the theme: “Partnering for Impact.” “The Asia Clean Energy Forum is one of the leading clean energy events in the Asia region, and it focuses on bringing together practitioners and implementers to identify, discuss and address the key clean […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/philippines-seen-from-asia-clean-energy-perspective-a-critique-2019-2029/

Boeing chief admits to ‘mistake’ in how Max warning system problem was handled

Boeing chief admits to ‘mistake’ in how Max warning system problem was handled:

The chief executive of Boeing said the company made a “mistake” in handling a problematic cockpit warning system in its 737 Max jets before two crashes killed 346 people, and he promised transparency as the aircraft maker works to get the grounded plane back in flight. Speaking before the industry-wide Paris Air Show, Boeing CEO […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-chief-admits-to-mistake-in-how-max-warning-system-problem-was-handled/

Seventh page of blanks for Pakistan and lots of thumpings for India

Virat Kohli led India to an 89-run win via the DLS method against arch-rivals Pakistan in World Cup 2019 at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Sunday. With this, India maintained an incredible winning record, making it 7-0, against Pakistan in World Cup cricket. In their last encounter, India suffered a 180-run loss and the Champions Trophy […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/sports/seventh-page-of-blanks-for-pakistan-and-lots-of-thumpings-for-india/

BJP Plans Multiple Surveys Ahead Of Delhi Assembly Polls, Aims To Retain 55 Per Cent Votes

The BJP is planning to conduct multiple surveys for better selection of political issues and candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls due early next year, in the wake of its massive victory in the Lok Sabha election, senior leaders of the saffron party said on Sunday. The ruling party was working on various fronts to […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-plans-multiple-surveys-ahead-of-delhi-assembly-polls-aims-to-retain-55-per-cent-votes/

Highly Doubt How Much We Can Fight Against Modi, Says Telangana Congress MLA

Days after 12 Congress leaders defected to the Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS), another legislator, Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, on Saturday hit out at the grand old party and hinted at switching over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to media persons, he openly lauded the BJP and criticised the Congress leadership. “The BJP has […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/highly-doubt-how-much-we-can-fight-against-modi-says-telangana-congress-mla/

Philippines seen from Asia Clean Energy Perspective, a critique (2019-2029)

Part I. ACEF The forthcoming Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) in June at the ADB has the theme: “Partnering for Impact.” “The Asia Clean Energy Forum is one of the leading clean energy events in the Asia region, and it focuses on bringing together practitioners and implementers to identify, discuss and address the key clean […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/philippines-seen-from-asia-clean-energy-perspective-a-critique-2019-2029/

Boeing chief admits to ‘mistake’ in how Max warning system problem was handled

The chief executive of Boeing said the company made a “mistake” in handling a problematic cockpit warning system in its 737 Max jets before two crashes killed 346 people, and he promised transparency as the aircraft maker works to get the grounded plane back in flight. Speaking before the industry-wide Paris Air Show, Boeing CEO […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/boeing-chief-admits-to-mistake-in-how-max-warning-system-problem-was-handled/

Australia are content and relishing extra rest day – Finch

Australia are content and relishing extra rest day – Finch:

Australia are happy to be sitting atop the World Cup standings and are relishing the prospect of an extra day off, captain Aaron Finch said after their convincing win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. Finch’s superb innings of 153 inspired the defending champions to an 87-run victory at The Oval and they have won four […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/sports/australia-are-content-and-relishing-extra-rest-day-finch/

Tires blow out on United Airlines plane during Newark landing, no one injured

Tires blow out on United Airlines plane during Newark landing, no one injured:

Tires on a United Airlines jet blew out as it landed at New Jersey’s Newark airport on Saturday, causing flight delays but injuring none of the 166 passengers on board, officials said. United flight 627 became disabled on the runway after it “experienced multiple flat tires” upon landing at 1 p.m. from Denver, the airline […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/tires-blow-out-on-united-airlines-plane-during-newark-landing-no-one-injured/

United Airlines plane skids off runway at Newark Airport; flights halted

United Airlines plane skids off runway at Newark Airport; flights halted:

Flights were halted for two hours at Newark Airport on Saturday after a United Airlines flight from Denver skidded off the runway. United Airlines launched ConnectionSaver at two of the airline’s busiest hubs and plans to expand to other airports in the future. A United Airlines flight with multiple flat tires skidded off the runway […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/united-airlines-plane-skids-off-runway-at-newark-airport-flights-halted/

BJP alternative to TRS: Congress MLA

BJP alternative to TRS: Congress MLA:

Hyderabad: Already reeling from the defection of 12 legislators to the TRS, the Congress received another shock on Saturday when its legislator Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy said the BJP was the only alternative to the TRS in the state. Speaking to mediapersons in Nalgonda, Mr Rajagopal Reddy said the Congress did not have a future in […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-alternative-to-trs-congress-mla/

Saturday 15 June 2019

Australia are content and relishing extra rest day – Finch

Australia are happy to be sitting atop the World Cup standings and are relishing the prospect of an extra day off, captain Aaron Finch said after their convincing win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. Finch’s superb innings of 153 inspired the defending champions to an 87-run victory at The Oval and they have won four […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/sports/australia-are-content-and-relishing-extra-rest-day-finch/

Goal To Make India $5-Tn-Economy ‘Challenging But Achievable’: PM at Niti Aayog Meet

Goal To Make India $5-Tn-Economy ‘Challenging But Achievable’: PM at Niti Aayog Meet:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired the 5th governing council meeting of Niti Aayog where he reiterated the BJP-led government’s goal to make India a US $5 trillion-economy by 2024. “It is challenging but achievable,” he said. Speaking of the NDA government’s commitment to doubling the income of farmers, PM Modi said the fulfilment […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/at-niti-aayog-meet-pm-narendra-modi-says-goal-to-make-india-us-5-trillion-economy-challenging-but-achievable-2/

11 Million People Employed in Renewable Energy Worldwide

Eleven million people were employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018 according to the latest analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This compares with 10.3 million in 2017. As more and more countries manufacture, trade and install renewable energy technologies, the latest Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review finds that renewables jobs grew to their highest level despite […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/11-million-people-employed-in-renewable-energy-worldwide-middle-east-business-magazine-and-news/

IAF AN-32 crash: Mountains of Arunachal Pradesh has long been a danger zone for aviators

The AN-32 crash in Arunachal Pradesh has become another grim reminder of the reality that flying over the mountainous state continues to be fraught with risks. For World War II pilots, this eastern Himalayan region was the “Skyway to Hell” and despite advances in flight technology since then, the stretch of deep valleys and high […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/iaf-an-32-crash-mountains-of-arunachal-pradesh-has-long-been-a-danger-zone-for-aviators/

Tires blow out on United Airlines plane during Newark landing, no one injured

Tires on a United Airlines jet blew out as it landed at New Jersey’s Newark airport on Saturday, causing flight delays but injuring none of the 166 passengers on board, officials said. United flight 627 became disabled on the runway after it “experienced multiple flat tires” upon landing at 1 p.m. from Denver, the airline […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/tires-blow-out-on-united-airlines-plane-during-newark-landing-no-one-injured/

United Airlines plane skids off runway at Newark Airport; flights halted

Flights were halted for two hours at Newark Airport on Saturday after a United Airlines flight from Denver skidded off the runway. United Airlines launched ConnectionSaver at two of the airline’s busiest hubs and plans to expand to other airports in the future. A United Airlines flight with multiple flat tires skidded off the runway […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/united-airlines-plane-skids-off-runway-at-newark-airport-flights-halted/

BJP alternative to TRS: Congress MLA

Hyderabad: Already reeling from the defection of 12 legislators to the TRS, the Congress received another shock on Saturday when its legislator Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy said the BJP was the only alternative to the TRS in the state. Speaking to mediapersons in Nalgonda, Mr Rajagopal Reddy said the Congress did not have a future in […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/bjp-alternative-to-trs-congress-mla/

Goal To Make India $5-Tn-Economy ‘Challenging But Achievable’: PM at Niti Aayog Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired the 5th governing council meeting of Niti Aayog where he reiterated the BJP-led government’s goal to make India a US $5 trillion-economy by 2024. “It is challenging but achievable,” he said. Speaking of the NDA government’s commitment to doubling the income of farmers, PM Modi said the fulfilment […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/at-niti-aayog-meet-pm-narendra-modi-says-goal-to-make-india-us-5-trillion-economy-challenging-but-achievable-2/

El Al launches nonstop service between Israel, Las Vegas

El Al launches nonstop service between Israel, Las Vegas:

For the second time in a week, Las Vegas airport welcomed new nonstop international flight service on Friday. The landing of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at McCarran International Airport marked the beginning of El Al Israel Airlines’ weekly nonstop flight service between Tel Aviv, Israel and Las Vegas. Last week the maiden nonstop flight […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/el-al-launches-nonstop-service-between-israel-las-vegas/

Walz issues warning for Republicans, renews push for 100-percent clean energy plan

Walz issues warning for Republicans, renews push for 100-percent clean energy plan:

Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmakers at a clean energy forum and in conversations with the Forum News Service said they were committed to passing a plan next year that would move Minnesota’s electric sector to 100-percent renewable energy by 2050. But that measure fell by the wayside in late-in-the-game private meetings about massive spending […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/walz-issues-warning-for-republicans-renews-push-for-100-percent-clean-energy-plan-duluth-news-tribune/

Biometrics are the future in travel – if the industry can coordinate, warns CEO

Biometrics are the future in travel – if the industry can coordinate, warns CEO:

Biometric technology is the future of travel, but it is being applied in a fragmented way that means it can’t reach its full potential, Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council – which represents the private sector – said earlier this month. Guevara took part in a panel discussion at the 75th annual […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/biometrics-are-the-future-in-travel-if-the-industry-can-coordinate-warns-ceo/

Renewable energy capacity surpasses coal in the United States for the first time

Renewable energy capacity surpasses coal in the United States for the first time:

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published its regular update on United States energy infrastructure through the month of April 2019. And in that month something significant happened—for the first time in history, the amount of energy capacity held by renewable sources exceeded that of coal. The difference for April is the very definition of tiny, […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/renewable-energy-capacity-surpasses-coal-in-the-united-states-for-the-first-time/

India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar pitches for rules-based order in Asia and world at large

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday outlined India’s vision for a rules-based Asia and world amid emerging geo-political and geo-economic faultlines. “The 21st century is being hailed as the Asian century and CICA can surely play a useful role in promoting peace, security and development in Asia,” Jaishankar said in his address […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/indias-foreign-minister-jaishankar-pitches-for-rules-based-order-in-asia-and-world-at-large/

Etihad celebrates 15 years of German operations

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways is celebrating 15 years of its operations in Germany. The airline, which launched its debut Munich flight in 2004, now operates five times a day between its hub Abu Dhabi and Germany. This comes as the UAE and Germany intensify bilateral co-operation following the visit of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/etihad-celebrates-15-years-of-german-operations/

India vs Pakistan: World Cup Head To Head Match Stats

India and Pakistan’s cricketing history has been of intense rivalry, with almost all their matches being played with an intensity which probably matches the most emotional sporting rivalry anywhere in the world. The two sides have had their share of joy and disappointment, but when in come to the ICC World Cup, Pakistan’s disappointment has […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/sports/india-vs-pakistan-world-cup-head-to-head-match-stats/

Pakistan Won’t Beg India For Resumption Of Bilateral Ties: PCB Chief Ehsan Mani

India and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the ongoing World Cup 2019 in Manchester on Sunday, though Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ehsan Mani said his team will “not beg” India to play cricket with them. He added that Pakistan want to resume bilateral ties with India in a “decent and dignified manner”. “We […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/sports/pakistan-wont-beg-india-for-resumption-of-bilateral-ties-pcb-chief-ehsan-mani/

Sri Lanka Complain To ICC About ‘Unfair’ Pitches

Sri Lanka manager Ashantha de Mel on Friday complained to the International Cricket Council (ICC) about the “unfair” pitches provided for the island nation’s matches in the ongoing World Cup so far. He also highlighted the poor condition of training facilities and accommodation. “What we have found out is that for the four matches we […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/sports/sri-lanka-complain-to-icc-about-unfair-pitches/

Difficult decisions for Boeing lie ahead

All Boeing 737 Max aircraft remain grounded after two fatal crashes Boeing is coming to this year’s Paris Airshow, which starts on Monday, facing some difficult decisions in the wake of the two deadly Boeing 737 Max crashes, while its global rival Airbus is widely expected to unveil a long-range version of its best-selling A321 […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/difficult-decisions-for-boeing-lie-ahead/

El Al launches nonstop service between Israel, Las Vegas

For the second time in a week, Las Vegas airport welcomed new nonstop international flight service on Friday. The landing of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at McCarran International Airport marked the beginning of El Al Israel Airlines’ weekly nonstop flight service between Tel Aviv, Israel and Las Vegas. Last week the maiden nonstop flight […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/el-al-launches-nonstop-service-between-israel-las-vegas/

Walz issues warning for Republicans, renews push for 100-percent clean energy plan

Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmakers at a clean energy forum and in conversations with the Forum News Service said they were committed to passing a plan next year that would move Minnesota’s electric sector to 100-percent renewable energy by 2050. But that measure fell by the wayside in late-in-the-game private meetings about massive spending […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/walz-issues-warning-for-republicans-renews-push-for-100-percent-clean-energy-plan-duluth-news-tribune/

Biometrics are the future in travel – if the industry can coordinate, warns CEO

Biometric technology is the future of travel, but it is being applied in a fragmented way that means it can’t reach its full potential, Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council – which represents the private sector – said earlier this month. Guevara took part in a panel discussion at the 75th annual […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/biometrics-are-the-future-in-travel-if-the-industry-can-coordinate-warns-ceo/

Renewable energy capacity surpasses coal in the United States for the first time

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published its regular update on United States energy infrastructure through the month of April 2019. And in that month something significant happened—for the first time in history, the amount of energy capacity held by renewable sources exceeded that of coal. The difference for April is the very definition of tiny, […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/renewable-energy/renewable-energy-capacity-surpasses-coal-in-the-united-states-for-the-first-time/

SCO Summit: Modi, Imran Finally Exchange Pleasantries 

BISHKEK — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan exchanged pleasantries on Friday during the SCO summit in Bishkek, official sources said. Modi exchanged usual pleasantries with Khan in the Leaders’ Lounge at venue of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here, they said. It is also learnt that Khan congratulated Modi on […]
Source: http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/sco-summit-modi-imran-finally-exchange-pleasantries/