http://en.redtram.com/ News on "Transport & Logistics"  everywhere Copyright (c) 2009 RedTram. All rights reserved. webmaster@redtram.com (RedTram) en Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:41:03 GMT 300 100 50 http://en.redtram.com/ http://img.en.redtram.com/rsslogo.gif 284347 | Perth to host biggest Australia Day celebrations http://en.redtram.com/go/236308252/top100/ 236308252 The city of Perth in Australia will host the country's biggest Australia Day celebrations on January 26th, according to the local tourist board. Between 300,000 and 400,000 people are expected to flock to the shores of the city's river to Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:30:33 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308252/top100/ 284347 | Virgin Atlantic to use larger aircraft on key routes http://en.redtram.com/go/236308240/top100/ 236308240 Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will use larger aircraft on key routes this Christmas to help passengers affected by industrial action due to be taken by British Airways ' cabin crew. The airline said that around 1,600 extra seats Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:30:17 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308240/top100/ 284347 | Manchester Airport to host extra flights to Singapore http://en.redtram.com/go/236308235/top100/ 236308235 Singapore Airlines has announced changes to its schedule that will offer additional flights from Manchester Airport to Singapore . From March 28th next year, the carrier will operate five weekly flights from Singapore to Munich , which will return via Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:30:03 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308235/top100/ 284347 | Boeing Dreamliner completes first flight http://en.redtram.com/go/236308228/top100/ 236308228 Boeing's 787 Dreamliner safely completed its first flight yesterday (December 15th). The aircraft took off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington in front of a crowd of more than 12,000 employees and guests. After approximately three hours in the air, Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:29:42 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308228/top100/ 284347 | Brussels Airlines to offer more UK flights http://en.redtram.com/go/236308218/top100/ 236308218 Brussels Airlines has announced plans to increase the frequency of its flights to Brussels from Bristol Airport and Newcastle Airport . From January 10th next year, the carrier will offer three daily connections on both routes. Brussels Airlines currently operates Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:29:28 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308218/top100/ 284347 | British Airways takes legal action to avert strike http://en.redtram.com/go/236308212/top100/ 236308212 British Airways has announced that it is launching legal action in a bid to avoid the planned industrial action by cabin crew staff belonging to the Unite union. Workers voted in favour of a strike running from December 22nd to Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:29:15 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308212/top100/ 284347 | Qantas flights 'won't be affected by British Airways strikes' http://en.redtram.com/go/236308191/top100/ 236308191 Qantas has announced that its flights between Australia and the UK will not be affected by planned industrial action by British Airways ' (BA) cabin crew. The carrier said that its customers, including those who are booked on codeshare flights Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:28:52 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308191/top100/ 284347 | Maldives gets first Holiday Inn resort http://en.redtram.com/go/236308185/top100/ 236308185 The first Holiday Inn resort in the Maldives officially opened its doors today (December 15th). Located on Kandoome island on the South Male atoll, the property is a 40-minute speedboat ride away from the country's main international airport in Male Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:28:41 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308185/top100/ 284347 | Rugby fans prepare for 2010 Six Nations http://en.redtram.com/go/236308176/top100/ 236308176 Rugby fans will have the perfect excuse to treat themselves to a break in one of Europe 's leading destinations when the 2010 Six Nations tournament kicks off in February. The competition will take place over five weekends between February Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:28:32 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308176/top100/ 284347 | South Australia to welcome stars in 2010 http://en.redtram.com/go/236308168/top100/ 236308168 There will be a "host of stars" visiting South Australia in 2010, according to the state's tourist board. Sports fans will find plenty to interest them, including the Santos Tour Down Under cycling event, which will run from January 17th Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:28:23 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236308168/top100/ 37831 | Compton Airport a Hidden Gem http://en.redtram.com/go/236305875/top100/ 236305875 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:14:39 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236305875/top100/ 62409 | A visit by the French Economic Mission advisor http://en.redtram.com/go/236296304/top100/ 236296304 On 4 December 2009, PGA SA hosted the Ubifrance Economic Mission advisor for infrastructure, transport and industry. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:52:02 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236296304/top100/ 143603 | Ghana: Accra-Tema Motorway to Accra-Tema Street http://en.redtram.com/go/236293512/top100/ 236293512 The Accra-Tema Motorway is fast deteriorating, becoming a death trap, with high traffic growth and encroachment of right-of-way, and unless serious efforts are made by the Government to save this vital national asset, traffic build-up and inconveniences to commuters will Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:28:08 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236293512/top100/ 143603 | Namibia: Hit And Run in Kavango http://en.redtram.com/go/236293502/top100/ 236293502 A YOUNG man was maimed beyond recognition in a fatal hit-and-run accident about 100 kilometres west of Rundu on Sunday night. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:27:43 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236293502/top100/ 141927 | Terminal outlook for global airline industry as losses soar to £5.6bn http://en.redtram.com/go/236292321/top100/ 236292321 THE global airline industry will face another harrowing year in 2010, with losses expected to reach $5.6 billion despite some recovery in passenger and cargo traffic, an indus Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:36:37 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236292321/top100/ 141927 | Volvo stalls as truck sales fall http://en.redtram.com/go/236292313/top100/ 236292313 VOLVO, the world's second-biggest truck maker, saw its deliveries in November fall 37 per cent on a year ago and down 7 per cent on the previous month, with no signs of an Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:36:23 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236292313/top100/ 141927 | Go-Ahead's bus arm lives up to its name http://en.redtram.com/go/236292301/top100/ 236292301 GO-AHEAD yesterday said its bus arm continued to drive the business in the face of an anticipated 50 per cent drop in rail profits. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:36:07 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236292301/top100/ 141927 | National Express settles family row http://en.redtram.com/go/236292293/top100/ 236292293 EMBATTLED transport group National Express signalled an improvement in relations with its biggest shareholder yesterday after 90.5 per cent of new shares were taken up in a £3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:35:51 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236292293/top100/ 141927 | Renault makes sweet I-Music with the Clio http://en.redtram.com/go/236292284/top100/ 236292284 PINK Cadillac, Mustang Sally, Route 66: music and motoring have become inextricably linked over the years, with cars continually providing subject matter for pop songs and cro Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:35:37 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/236292284/top100/ 154789 | Boeing Dreamliner Successful First Flight. http://en.redtram.com/go/236292261/top100/ 236292261 PR: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has just landed after a successful first flight. 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