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Rolls-Royce unveils hybrid flying taxi

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom (AFP) – British engine maker Rolls-Royce revealed plans to develop a hybrid electric vehicle, dubbed the “flying taxi,” which takes off and lands vertically and could be airborne within five years. The London-listed aerospace giant, which is based in Derby in central England, showed off the plans at the Farnborough Airshow for the first time, as other …

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Boeing taking over Embraer’s commercial jets

Boeing will take control of the commercial business of Brazil’s Embraer, the companies announced recently, better positioning the US aerospace giant to compete with rival Airbus in the market for smaller jets.

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Grab rebuts P10-M penalty for overcharging

The P10-million fine imposed on Grab Philippines for allegedly overcharging passengers for almost a year has no actual legal basis, said Brian P. Cu, Grab Philippines head.

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SMC plans to build P3-B Caticlan-Boracay bridge

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) will submit an unsolicited proposal to build P3-billion bridge connecting Boracay Island to Caticlan.

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Jeepney drivers subsidy may increase to P20k in 2019

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to quadruple the total amount of the Pantawid Pasada subsidy to jeepney drivers and operators from P5,000 to P20,000 next year, the chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means recently said.

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PAL foresees 20% savings with new A350 jet

Philippine Airlines sees significant cost savings on its long-haul routes, especially on the future nonstop Manila-New York flights — with the use of the new Airbus A350-900 airplanes.

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Lufthansa Technik Philippines inks MRO deals with PAL, Lufthansa Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana

Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) has signed multiple contracts with several carriers – Philippine Airlines (PAL), Lufthansa Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines – in a move to continue its growth momentum and solidify its foothold as a leading MRO provider in the Philippines.  

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PAL opens more routes from Clark

Travelers will soon be able to fly on new Philippine Airlines (PAL) routes from Clark to popular destinations in Mindanao, Mindoro, Palawan and Northern Luzon.

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PAL now flying tri-class A330 to Auckland

Philippine Airlines (PAL) started utilizing today its luxurious tri-class Airbus A330-343 on its non-stop flights from Manila to Auckland, offering passengers the fastest and most comfortable flight to New Zealand.

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Grab Phils reveals ‘forces’ wanting it to fail

Grab Philippines said it would continue fighting “external forces” wanting to see it fail.

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