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Transport fares hiked across Rawalpindi
The Express Tribune
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June 16, 2025
RAWALPINDI: Transporters across Rawalpindi have increased fares on all urban, intercity, and suburban routes following a sharp hike in petrol and diesel prices. Passengers are now paying Rs20–30 more per ride on local and twin-city routes...
Aviation industry reflects on Air India crash on day one of Paris Air Show
The National News
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The opening day of the Paris Air Show was tinged with sombre reflection after an Air India flight's fatal crash last week, creating a subdued mood at the world's biggest aviation trade show. The industry expressed solidarity and offered...
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L.A. Travelers Can Now Skip Airport Traffic Thanks to This New Metro Transit Center
Travel + Leisure
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As of June 6, the LAX/Metro Transit Center is officially open, connecting Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to two Metro lines and 14 bus lines. Eventually, the LAX/Metro Transit Center will be directly connected to LAX via the Automated...
LA travelers can now skip airport traffic thanks to this new Metro transit center
AOL
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LAX/Metro Transit Center The outside of the LAX/Metro Transit Center. Key Points As of June 6, the LAX/Metro Transit Center is officially open, connecting Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to two Metro lines and 14 bus lines. Eventually, the...
Changi Airport Group signs MoU with Haikou Meilan International Airport to strengthen cooperation in aviation
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 16, 2025
Changi Airport Group signs MoU with Haikou Meilan International Airport to strengthen cooperation in aviation SINGAPORE, 16 June 2025 – Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (Meilan Airport) yesterday signed a...
Vietnam Airlines breaks ground on two projects at Long Thành International Airport
Vietnam News
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June 16, 2025
HÀ NỘI — National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on Sunday broke ground on two aviation service projects at the under-construction Long Thành International Airport, with a total investment of nearly VNĐ1.8 trillion (US$70 million). The projects...
Atlanta can improve connectivity between airport’s International Terminal and MARTA
Saporta Report
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June 16, 2025
One of Atlanta’s greatest selling points is that MARTA has a station inside Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Collie Greenwood, MARTA’s general manager, touted the service in a recent press release discussing preparations for the 2025 FIFA...
First Direct Flight from Bucharest to Damascus in 14 Years Marks Aviation Milestone
The Syrian Observer
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June 16, 2025
In a significant step toward reconnecting Syria with Europe, the first direct commercial flight from Bucharest to Damascus in over 14 years landed at Damascus International Airport on Sunday. Operated by Romanian airline Dan Air, the arrival of...
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow wants to make Singaporeans proud of their public transport system
Channel News Asia
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June 16, 2025
SINGAPORE: Among Mr Jeffrey Siow's many goals for his newly started tenure as acting Transport Minister, one stands out: To make Singaporeans proud of their public transport system. This pride is evident in Singapore’s aviation and maritime...
Spain has introduced transit visas for Russian citizens
The Odessa Journal
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Spain, following the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic, has cancelled visa-free airport transit for Russian citizens, according to the country’s Foreign Ministry website. Russian passengers will now need a transit visa to transfer at Spanish...
From civil service to Cabinet: Jeffrey Siow embraces the challenge of Singapore’s transport system
The Straits Times
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June 16, 2025
SINGAPORE – Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow did not expect to return to familiar ground in his first political appointment. Having spent five of his 24 years in public service as director of land transport from 2012 to 2017, the seasoned...
Fred to launch exclusively with Gassan at Schiphol Airport
DFNI-Frontier
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June 16, 2025
High-end jewellery brand Fred is to make its travel retail debut, exclusively with Gassan at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The French brand will feature in the revamped Gassan boutique in Schiphol’s Lounge 1, reflecting the growing demand for...
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow expects autonomous vehicles on Singapore’s roads in the next five years
The Business Times Singapore
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June 16, 2025
[SINGAPORE] In five years, self-driving vehicles could ply Singapore’s roads and eventually change the dynamics of driving, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are part of plans to improve the country’s public...
VIA Breaks Ground on San Antonio's First Advanced Rapid Transit Line
METRO Magazine - California
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The Green Line will run from Isom Road near the San Antonio International Airport, down San Pedro Avenue, through Downtown, and south to Steves Avenue, with continuing service to the Brooks Transit Center. Service San Antonio took a significant...
Windracers and Aviation Sans Frontières Launch Humanitarian Drone Partnership
Dronelife - New Hampshire
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June 16, 2025
New Autonomous Cargo Drone Initiative Targets Medical Delivery in Remote African Communities Transforming Humanitarian Logistics with Drone Technology At the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, a new partnership between Aviation Sans Frontières and...
First look at Western Sydney International Airport
Indesignlive
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June 17, 2025
As the first major airport built in Australia in over 50 years, WSI signals a generational shift that will transform Western Sydney. Located in Badgerys Creek, the terminal is a catalyst for long-term economic, social and cultural opportunity....
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Air India plane crash: Is flying risky business?
Firstpost
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June 16, 2025
On Thursday afternoon, an Air India passenger plane bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from the Indian city of Ahmedabad. There were reportedly 242 people onboard, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew. The most up-to-date reports...
Dangote Refinery offers transport-free deliveries of PMS, Diesel. Aviation fuel to all marketers, petrol dealers
Fresh Angle
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A recent initiative by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which includes the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecommunications companies, the aviation sector, and other large-scale...
singapore 'I take it whenever I can': Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow wants to rekindle Singaporeans' love for public transport
Asiaone
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June 16, 2025
Breakdowns, delays, and accidents — these issues have plagued Singapore’s rail and bus systems and caused many sleepless nights for former transport ministers. Now, Jeffrey Siow, 47, a first-time parliamentarian who is helming the Ministry of...
264th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion transport a Ground Based Operational Surveillance System
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 16, 2025
FORT HUACHUCA, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES 06.09.2025 U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Charlie Company 264th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 101st Division Sustainment Brigade, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border work together with 1st Combat...