Airbus could face jet delays after EU regulator mulls over design changes May 4, 2022 Airbus’s launch of its upgraded A321XLR model could face delays after the EU regulator is considering design changes. According to Reuters industry sources, the launch was postponed from late 2023 to sometimes in 2024 after the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) considered making changes to the aircraft’s lower fuselage design. Changes to the design of [...]
Furious row erupts between Sadiq Khan and Grant Shapps over Crossrail announcement May 4, 2022 A furious row has broken out between the Mayor of London and the transport secretary over today’s announcement that Crossrail will open on 24 May. Grant Shapps MP referred Sadiq Khan to the Electoral Commission accusing him of “breathtaking political cynicism”, according to the Telegraph. This comes after it was announced this morning the Elizabeth [...]
Volkswagen factories revert to coal following EU Russian oil ban May 4, 2022 Volkswagen is being forced to revert to coal and gas to power its plants after the EU proposed a phased ban on Russian oil. Proposed today by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, the ban will be gradually implemented over the course of 2022. “Understanding the situation, we just decided to upgrade our coal-fired [...]
Maersk warns about future impact of China’s lockdowns despite record quarter May 4, 2022 Maersk has warned about the impact of China’s current lockdowns on its future performance, despite reporting record quarterly profits. “Further challenges arise from the ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns in China, and while the impact on the first quarter is limited, it may worsen the congestion environment in coming quarters as the situation develops,” the company said [...]
Take the Brexit bus: Brits living in Spain no longer allowed to drive after deal collapses May 4, 2022 Tens of thousands of British nationals living in Spain are no longer able to use their current licence as the UK and Spain have failed to reach a post-Brexit deal on the use of British driving licences. From 1 May, British expats in Spain are hit by a driving ban as they are no longer [...]
Confirmed: Elizabeth Line to open later this month May 4, 2022 The Elizabeth Line is set to open its doors to the public in just 20 days time, Transport for London today announced.
Ryanair flies 14.2m passengers last month as Brits flock back on holiday May 4, 2022 Ryanair announced it has flown 14.2 million passengers in April, 91 per cent up on 2021 figures. According to data from international traffic management organisation EUROCONTROL, Ryanair was the largest operator in Europe, as it reported an average of 2,815 flights per day. Wizz Air, which was ranked seventh, announced yesterday its passenger numbers had [...]
Aston Martin unveils ex-Ferrari boss as new CEO May 4, 2022 Aston Martin has unveiled an ex-Ferrari boss as its new CEO, to steer the automotive and engineering firm through the energy transition and trim losses. Felisa, formerly the CEO of Ferrari, spent over 26 years with the rival automotive manufacturer. The incoming boss will succeed Tobias Moers, who steps down with immediate effect, but will [...]
Aerial tube map goes viral in London May 4, 2022 A Tube aerial map has resurfaced on Twitter, as it is being shared by tens of thousands of Londoners. The map was created by PhD candidate Martin Bangratz in 2018 after he saw a photo of London posted on Reddit. Bangratz, who studied at University College London’s Bartlett School of Architecture, asked for the photographer’s [...]
Unions warn rail cuts could increase the risk of crashes May 4, 2022 Reported railway cuts could increase the risk of serious crashes, according to trade unions. A report published today by the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) accused Network Rail of planning to cut around 2,5000 maintenance jobs as part of a £100m annual spending reduction, leading to the loss of 2,500 jobs. According to the TUC, cutting [...]