The Philippines’ anti-trust agency said on Saturday it has ordered Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] to continue domestic operations as it reviews the ride-hailing firm’s deal to sell its money-losing Southeast Asian business to rival Grab. The move puts another hurdle in the transaction, following an order by Singapore’s competition watchdog that
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NCAA Intensifies Surveillance on Operating Airlines, Gets Knocks Over Failure to Implement Safety Recommendations
Federal Government berates Agency over Failure to Implement Safety Recommendations. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has intensified surveillance on operating airlines, following recent minor and major incidents recorded in the country in recent times. The agency's Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Muhtar Usman made this known Wednesday in an interview
SA Airlink’s purchase of Safair rejected by regulatory body
The South African Competition Commission has rejected the proposed purchase of Safair by South Africa (SA) Airlink over competition concerns. The Competition Commission said that it felt the merger of the two airlines would result in the removal of an effective competitor to SA Airlink on routes that it currently operates on. “Safair offers
Takata air bag recall made compulsory for Australia vehicles
Dana plane that overshot runway damaged navigational equipment at PH airport – Govt
Damage to the aircraft was substantial with damage to ground navigation equipment Port Harcourt airport was briefly closed for safety reasons and reopened after proper assessment the following morning Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has heightened safety oversight over the operator. The Federal Government of Nigeria came out boldly on Wednesday to
VW bid to delay first U.S. diesel emissions trial rejected
VW Trucks & Buses FAIRFAX, Va. (Reuters) - A Virginia state court judge on Tuesday rejected a request by the U.S. unit of Volkswagen AG to delay several of the company’s trials over excess emissions because of “inflammatory” comments made by a lawyer representing car owners that it fears will prejudice the
Daimler may have used software to cheat on US emissions tests
A new Daimler AG, FUSO battery-powered eCanter urban delivery truck is unveiled during a news conference in New York City, U.S. September 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid But Daimler denies any wrongdoing. Daimler has been under suspicion of cheating on US emissions tests for quite a while now -- in 2016, a number of customers
Brazen Banditry at Lagos Airport and Regulatory Agency’s Denial
The Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. Lagos (Thisday) - Although concerned authorities continue to deny the poaching that is going on at the runway of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the nefarious activities of daring thieves have drawn attention to the consequences of security breaches at the nation’s busiest airport, Chinedu
U.S. regulator warns about Pratt engine shutdown risk on Airbus jets
FILE PHOTO: An Airbus A320neo aircraft and a Bombardier CSeries aircraft are pictured during a news conference to announce a partnership between Airbus and Bombardier on the C Series aircraft programme, in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, October 17, 2017. Picture taken October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) -
NCAA to Sanction Firm Operating Illegal Handling Services at MMIA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may sanction an international handling company that is operating illegally in Nigeria. THISDAY learnt that the company, Menzies Aviation had applied to offer its services in Nigeria but started operation before getting approval and while concerned authorities are still processing its request. The ground handling company