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Email Updated December 15, 2019 11:38:57 Photo: Passengers evacuated via the plane slides at Sydney Airport. (Supplied: Dillon Parker) Map: Sydney 2000 Passengers were evacuated onto the tarmac of Sydney Airport after a Qantas plane was forced to make an emergency landing due to the cabin filling with smoke.A Sydney to Perth flight departed just after 10:00am on Sunday and was 30 minutes into the flight when the captain announced the plane had to turn around due to mid-flight hydraulic issues.Passengers told the ABC that while the plane was on the runway, smoke began to fill the cabin."We were on the runway waiting to be towed in and we started to smell burning," Dillon Parker said."That's when the cabin crew got us out."Passenger Ally Kemp said the scene was "terrifying"."Everyone had to exit the plane via slide onto Sydney tarmac after the cabin filled with smoke and the captain screamed evacuate," Ms Kemp said.NSW Ambulance said "all patients had been evacuated" and … [Read more...] about Qantas Sydney to Perth flight evacuated at airport after smoke fills cabin

The Adanis were the highest bidder for the Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, Mangaluru and Jaipur airports. The Adani group has won the bid to operate for 50 years five out of six airports that were put for privatisation by the central government, a senior Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said on Monday. The Adanis were the highest bidder for the Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, Mangaluru and Jaipur airports, the official said, adding the bid for the Guwahati airport will be opened on Tuesday. The AAI chose the winner on the basis of "per-passenger fee" offered by the bidders.The five airports would be handed over to the Adani group after completion of formalities, the AAI official said. The official said the bids put by the Adani group were "very aggressive" as compared to others. The AAI said in a press statement that, as per passenger fee, the Adani group put in a bid of Rs 177, Rs 174, Rs 171, Rs 168 and Rs 115 for airports at Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, … [Read more...] about Adani group to operate five airports for 50 years

        The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) on Saturday held final rounds of discussion on the introduction of the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), which will integrate all forms of public transport. The suburban local trains authority has proposed to introduce NCMC on a public private partnership (PPP) model by March 2021. MRVC, a joint body of the state government and the railway ministry, has proposed to implement NCMC on the suburban railway network first, and then integrate it with other modes of transport, including the Metro, Monorail and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus services in the city.“The discussions on Saturday were held regarding integration of all public transport and security of transactions done using the card and the linking of bank accounts. A green signal from the Railway Board is awaited,” said a senior MRVC official.The card will be introduced in two phases in the city. The first phase involves … [Read more...] about MRVC holds final round of talks on single-ticket transport system

Email Updated October 21, 2019 18:21:13 Photo: Protests in Chile continued into the night after President Sebastian Pinera called for calm. (AP) Related Story: Three dead as Chile suspends fare hike after week of rioting, arson and violent Metro protests Related Story: I moved to one of Europe's most peaceful cities. Suddenly it felt like a war zone Related Story: Guaido poses with Venezuelan soldiers to urge 'final stage' in coup against Maduro Map: Chile Chile's Government has extended a state of emergency to cities in its north and south, as the death toll from violent clashes and arson attacks rises to at least seven. Key points:Riots erupted in the capital Santiago after an increase in public transport costsMore than 1,400 people were charged on Sunday in connection with that day's protestsThe situation has drawn comparisons with the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet The decision to extend the emergency measure came amid an "escalation of violence and … [Read more...] about Chile extends state of emergency as death toll from violent clashes rises

The Australian Federation of Air Pilots’ Jetstar pilots are stopping work for four hours today, the second day of a two-day strike held less than two weeks before the busy Christmas period. A similar strike on Saturday saw Jetstar proactively cancel more than 40 flights. Jetstar workers are planning another strike next week, on Thursday, December 19, just six days before Christmas Day. The disruption comes after the budget airline refused demands for annual pay increases, minimum job hours and safety improvements. Jetstar staff were requesting more rest breaks, a guaranteed 12-hour break between shifts and 30 hour working weeks. This weekend’s pilot strike follows a walk-off by ground crew on Friday at airports around the country. Jetstar said the strikes were “unjustifiable” and “cynically timed to hurt travellers at the busiest time of the year”, AAP reported. RELATED: List of Jetstar flights cancelled this weekend Passengers at Jetstar’s … [Read more...] about 100 Jetstar flights cancelled this weekend as pilots strike and more pain is expected before Christmas