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IndiGo lands IATA chief Willie Walsh as new CEO

IndiGo lands IATA chief Willie Walsh as new CEO

IndiGo said Wednesday it was appointing Willie Walsh as its new chief executive as India's leading airline sought to recover from an embarrassing spate of cancellations that threw the country's airports into turmoil Walsh currently leads the civil aviation industry's leading trade association, the

Chinese robotaxis stall in apparent 'malfunction': police

Chinese robotaxis stall in apparent 'malfunction': police

A string of self-driving robotaxis owned by Chinese internet giant Baidu stalled in central China, stranding passengers after an apparent "system malfunction", police said Wednesday. Local authorities in Wuhan, Hubei province, began receiving calls "one after another" on Tuesday night about "multiple Apollo Go

Rolling with the Big Boy: A first peek at America’s most famous iron horse ahead of its transcontinental tour

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A handful of rail fans peered through the fencing from the I-80 bridge into the Union Pacific rail yard in Cheyenne on Sunday. The rising sun backdropped the shadowy figures. Banging and whooshing from the bowels of the Union Pacific steam shop suggested something worth waiting for.

Study finds spacing out seniors on planes speeds up evacuations

Study finds spacing out seniors on planes speeds up evacuations

By Stephen Beech Older aircraft passengers should be evenly distributed throughout the cabin to allow for a safe evacuation in an emergency, according to new research. Older travelers, who may be limited in their dexterity, should be spread out onboard for everyone's safety, scientists say. The Federal Aviation

Ravalli County Officials approve Hamilton RAL Trail extension

Ravalli County Officials approve Hamilton RAL Trail extension

Development of a RAL Trail extension connecting Tammany Lane to Golf Course Road in Hamilton came one step closer to a reality last week. Ravalli County Commissioners approved the Phase III — Wetzsteon Crossing proposal during their Tuesday, March 24, meeting. The existing trail starts at Golf Course Road in Hamilton,

Rideshare etiquette draws attention as ride apps grow

Five-star rideshare reviews require more than good driving, as rider behavior can make or break a trip. With 26% of rideshare app users booking trips monthly and 36% of Americans having used the service at least once, passenger conduct inside the car gets harder to overlook. Those small habits

Australia to halve fuel tax in response to Middle East war

Australia to halve fuel tax in response to Middle East war

Australia will halve a fuel tax to help motorists experiencing soaring petrol prices due to war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday. Albanese announced the step after meeting with the leaders of Australia's states and territories on Monday, agreeing a plan to tackle fuel