/ Posted on 25 February, 2021 13:08
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) is eyeing the implementation of autonomous buses at Tokyo Haneda Airport by 2025, following a successful series of trials carried out this month.
Driverless buses are a central part of the airline’s vision for a “Simple and Smart” airport of the future, which ANA says can be achieved through widespread application of sustainable autonomous technology.
ANA is the first airline in Japan to trial autonomous buses
Masaki Yokai, senior vice president of ANA, said that use of the buses, which are powered by electricity rather than gasoline, will “result in fewer emissions and decreased carbon footprints at airports”. The company, he added, is “optimistic that (the completed trials) will give us the information we need to continue improving these technologies.”
By Jon Hemmerdinger2021-02-24T19:57:00+00:00
Pratt & Whitney will perform the PW4000 thermal acoustic imaging (TAI) inspections required under the Federal Aviation Administration’s recent emergency airworthiness directive (AD).
“The process requires the shipment of fan blades to Pratt & Whitney, where thermal acoustic imaging inspection will be used to confirm airworthiness,” the engine maker says on 23 February. “Pratt & Whitney is coordinating all actions with Boeing, airline operators and regulators.”
“The safe operation of the fleet is our top priority,” the Connecticut engine maker adds.
Source: Max Kingsley-Jones
P&W does not provide additional information or immediately respond to a request for comment.
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‘No shouting, no cheering’ at Tokyo Olympic torch relay, but clapping will be allowed Updated: February 25 Published February 25
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Print article TOKYO The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics is to start in a month, which should be a sign that the troubled Olympics are on track to begin on July 23. It was at this stage at the start of the torch relay just under a year ago just after the Olympic flame arrived from Greece that the Olympics were postponed because of the coronavirus. Organizers on Thursday read out a list of rules regarding health measures for the 10,000 torchbearers and others who are to take part, including fans. They also cautioned that changes to the route or runners could come without much notice.
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