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Monthly Archives: April 2021
Meeting summary for IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), 8th session, 19-23 April 2021
The Sub-Committee addresses all aspects of safety of navigation, reliable communications and improved coordination to avoid maritime accidents; and ensuring a quick and efficient response in case of a search and rescue incident.
6 key security findings and how to use them in 2021
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| One thing’s for sure: hackers and threats thrived and even evolved amid the global coronavirus pandemic. |
| That’s why we’re here: to protect you and to examine last year’s threats statistics that give you a fresh insight into what matters most for your safety. |
European battery producer, InoBat signs first commercial vehicle partnership with leading bus and coach producer, SOR
InoBat to develop and produce batteries to power electric bus fleet across Europe
[London/Bratislava: 27 April 2021]: European electric vehicle battery developer and producer, InoBat Auto (“InoBat”) has today announced a landmark agreement with SOR, one of the largest producers of city and intercity-buses in Central Europe, with the intention to design, develop and supply batteries for a new urban, intercity and long-distance electric bus fleet.
Everything you need to know for the Portuguese Grand Prix
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Exmouth RNLI called to speedboat in difficulty
1 : Rescue 27 4 21 JT – Exmouth RNLI lifesavers tow the speedboat to safety Credit : John Thorogood / RNLI
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched their all weather lifeboat today following a 999 call reporting a speedboat with engine problems off Orcombe Point, Exmouth.
South West RNLI crews issue Mayday after figures show a busy 2020
1 : Exercise 21 4 21 On Your Mark Photography_012 – Both Exmouth RNLI lifeboats on exercise Credit : On Your Mark Photography
The RNLI in the South West has today released its annual rescue figures which show that despite much of the year spent under lockdown restrictions, the regions volunteer lifeboat crews were as busy as ever and launched on average four times a day.
Silk Way West Airlines Orders Five Boeing 777 Freighters
Boeing 777-9X Artwork
– New deal to increase carrier’s capacity to meet growing cargo and e-commerce demand
– 777 Freighters provide operational flexibility with airline’s existing 747 Freighter fleet
BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Silk Way West Airlines today announced the private cargo operator will expand its international network with an order for five 777 Freighters. The deal marks the first purchase of the long-range, high capacity twin-engine freighter in the Caspian region and Central Asia. The airplanes will enable the airline to increase its capacity to meet growing cargo demand around the globe. Continue reading
Boeing Reports First-Quarter Results
CHICAGO, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —
- Continued progress on safe return to service of 737 MAX; resumed 787 deliveries in late March
- Revenue of $15.2 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.92) and core (non-GAAP)* loss per share of ($1.53)
- Operating cash flow of ($3.4) billion; cash and marketable securities of $21.9 billion
- Total backlog grew to $364 billion; Commercial Airplanes added 76 net orders
Airbus and Lufthansa Technik partner to offer temporary “Cargo in the Cabin” solutions
Hamburg / Toulouse, 28 April 2021 – Airbus and Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have signed a cooperation agreement to co-develop temporary “Cargo in the Cabin” solutions for A330s. This new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) solution will enable operators to load cargo into the cabins of their A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft. Continue reading