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European project addresses eco-sustainable and socially beneficial transport
The challenge of introducing more environmentally friendly and flexible transport systems across Europe is being tackled by experts from the University of Aberdeen. Key academics from the institution’s Centre for Transport Research play a crucial role in a new €2.6 million project launched last week to provide cost effective and sustainable public transport solutions.The EU funded initiative will focus on the development of flexible transport ... [more]
U.S. Air Passenger Growth Slows in Sluggish Economy (Update1) (Bloomberg)
March 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. airline passenger numbers will reach 1 billion in 2023, two years later than projected, because of slow economic growth, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
U.S. Air Passenger Growth Slows in Sluggish Economy, FAA Says (Bloomberg)
March 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. airline passenger numbers will reach 1 billion in 2023, two years later than previously projected, because of slow economic growth, the Federal Aviation Administration said today.
Fed govt urged on transport upgrades (Brisbane Times)
Only leadership from the federal government will help to achieve the large-scale changes needed for the nation's transport networks, a transport group says.
Mozambique : Transport Operators Whine about Inspections (AllAfrica.com)
Maputo — The Mozambican authorities have refused to surrender to pressure from transport operators who want the government to abandon or modify the compulsory inspection for all motor vehicles that was introduced on 1 February.
Bus driver wrong turn highlights route 'teething problems' (Hartlepool Mail)
A bus passenger claims he had to tell a driver how to get to his destination after a transport company moved its jobs to depots outside the area.
Airbus maker suffers US$1bil loss (MalaysiaNews.net)
PARIS: Airbus parent company EADS NV says it lost over euro1 billion (over $1 billion) in the fourth quarter after provisions for the A400M military transport plane and its A380 superjumbo passenger a...
Asia Markets: Asian airlines on fast track to recovery (Market Watch)
Analysts offer upbeat forecasts for Asian airlines, as international passenger traffic climbs, fare prices edge higher and China readies for a spike in tourism fueled by the Shanghai World Expo.
DTC info kiosks for passenger convenience (Hindustan Times)
To ensure that people travelling by public transport have easy access to information regarding its bus service, the DTC will set up special kiosks at some important bus stops in the capital.
Market Commentary and Intraday News (INO News)
(AP:PARIS) Airbus parent company EADS NV says it lost over euro1 billion (over $1 billion) in the fourth quarter after provisions for the A400M military transport plane and its A380 superjumbo passenger airliner weighed on earnings.
Chugging through Java on Indonesia's only steam train (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Train enthusiasts longing for a ride from a bygone era can chug down the tracks in Indonesia's only steam passenger train.
