Aviation Sector

World's biggest airship on way to US - by ship

Zeepelin NTFriedrichshafen, Germany  - The world's biggest airship, the 75-metre-long Zeppelin N

Tunisian plane overshoots runway at German airport

Tunisian plane overshoots runway at German airport Dortmu

Airbus to launch assembly plant in China

Airbus to launch assembly plant in ChinaBeijing - Global plane maker Airbus plans to formally launch its assembly plant in the northern Chinese port of Tianjin on Sunday, the company said on Friday.

"The completion of the first assembly line outside Europe, in China, is a visible cornerstone of Airbus internationalization strategy," Airbus said in a statement.

“Mind-Reading” Security Scanner, To Enhance Security Measures At Airports

“Mind-reading” Security Scanner, To Enhance Security Measures At Airports
“Mind-Reading” Security Scanner, To Enhance Security Measures At Airports
With a unique invention in mind, US these days, is busy testing a security scanner which reportedly can read the mind of the persons. This “mind-reading” security scanner, named “Malintent” basically looks for the non-verbal cues in the body to foresee whether the person intends to cause any harm to the other passengers. 

Northwest, Delta shareholders approve huge merger

Northwest, Delta shareholders approve huge merger New York  - The shareholders of Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines on Thursday overwhelmingly approved the planned merger of both companies, set to create the largest airline in the world in terms of passengers.

Both companies confirmed their stockholders' decisions, which were taken in separate annual meetings.

At an annual meeting held in New York, more than 98 per cent of Northwest stockholders favoured the merger, Northwest said. Northwest is the fifth-largest airline in the United States.

Northwest Airlines shareholders approve huge merger with Delta

Northwest Airlines shareholders approve huge merger with DeltaNew York  - The shareholders of Northwest Airlines on Thursday approved the planned merger with Delta Air Lines.

At an annual meeting held in New York, more than 98 per cent of Northwest's stockholders favoured the creation of the largest airline in the world in terms of passengers, Northwest said. Northwest is the fifth-largest airline in the United States.

Delta shareholders were expected to decide on the merger later Thursday. Delta is currently the third-largest airline in the United States.

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