Category Archives: Travel

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Kuehne+Nagel Expands Its Sea Logistics Footprint in India with New Mumbai Container Freight Station

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new 3,500 square metre built-to-suit Container Freight Station in Mumbai, strengthening its Sea Logistics capabilities in India and enhancing its ability to support the country’s rapidly expanding trade ecosystem. Located near the Jawaharlal Nehru … Read the full press release

Arriva Secures Seven-Year Extension to Operate Key North London Route 102/N102 with New Electric Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Arriva has successfully retained operation of North London’s 102/N102 bus route following a competitive tender by Transport for London, securing a new seven-year contract from November 2026 to continue running the 24-hour service between Edmonton Green and Brent … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Invests in Sustainable Air Cargo Infrastructure to Boost Connectivity and Efficiency at Frankfurt Airport

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has signed a lease agreement with Fraport AG for a new 7,600 square metre air cargo facility in CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport, marking a strategic investment to strengthen its global air logistics network and support growing … Read the full press release

Thales Strengthens Partnership With Cathay Group Through Integrated Avionics Deployment Across 48 New Airbus Jets

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been selected by Cathay Pacific Airways and HK Express to equip a total of 48 new Airbus aircraft with its latest avionics technologies, including Airbus’ next-generation Flight Management System based on Thales’ PureFlyt FMS, 5G-immune Low-Range … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Strengthens Its Commitment to Community Support Through New Strategic Partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has launched a major new partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of Global, to fund and expand community-based projects that support people facing mental health difficulties, domestic abuse, and financial hardship across the UK. … Read the full press release

ENSURE project milestone as Indra and ENAIRE demonstrate real-world integration of U-space with conventional air traffic control

(IN BRIEF) Indra and ENAIRE have successfully validated the interoperability between U-space drone management systems and conventional air traffic control at Málaga Airport, demonstrating that drones and manned aircraft can safely coexist within a fully digital airspace environment. The trials, … Read the full press release

ECTAA and WEX launch two-year partnership to strengthen digital payments and cash flow management across European travel intermediaries

(IN BRIEF) ECTAA and WEX have launched a two-year strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the digital and financial maturity of the European travel intermediary sector by promoting secure, compliant, and efficient payment solutions, particularly virtual card technology. The collaboration will … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Hosts National Transport and Energy Leaders to Advance Joined-Up Strategy for Zero-Emission Bus Networks

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach hosted a high-level roundtable at its Nuneaton depot bringing together policymakers, transport operators, and energy experts to examine how the UK can accelerate the transition to zero-emission buses through joined-up decision-making. Convened with Campaign for Better Transport, … Read the full press release

BBVA Provides Growth Debt Financing to Support Lanes & Planes’ Expansion in Digital Travel and Expense Management

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has granted a double-digit million-euro growth debt facility to Lanes & Planes to support the scaling of its digital travel and expense management platform. The Munich-based SaaS company has tripled revenue over the past three years and … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Secures St Helens Bus Franchise as Liverpool City Region Moves to New Model

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has been awarded a contract by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to operate one of the region’s new franchised bus networks, serving the St Helens area from September 2026. The network will connect local communities with … Read the full press release

cortAIx Germany Strengthens Thales’ Global Push for Sovereign and Resilient AI

(IN BRIEF) Thales has opened a new cortAIx AI accelerator site in Germany, expanding its global network to five locations and reinforcing its focus on trustworthy AI for critical defence and security systems. The German cortAIx hub will develop resilient … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Expands Mobile App with Integrated Travel Planning and Booking Features Through Partnership with Jolly

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has introduced new travel planning and management features to its mobile app through a partnership with Jolly, allowing customers to organize, book, and manage trips in one place. The “Plan Your Trip” feature supports bookings for … Read the full press release

TGG and ECTAA Partner to Strengthen Financial Protection for European Travel Agents and Tour Operators

(IN BRIEF) Trip Guaranty Group and ECTAA have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance financial protection and consumer confidence in the European travel sector. The partnership allows ECTAA members to offer TGG’s travel refund commitment programme, which protects customers against … Read the full press release

Forenom Enters New Growth Phase as Bravedo Acquires Leading Serviced Apartment Provider

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Buyout has agreed to sell Forenom Group Oy to a consortium led by Bravedo, marking the final exit of the CapMan Buyout X fund. Since CapMan Buyout’s investment in 2016, Forenom has tripled its sales, expanded across … Read the full press release

Thales Strengthens Panama’s Air Traffic Management Capabilities with Comprehensive Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Thales will modernise the Air Traffic Control Centre of Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority by delivering a full suite of advanced air traffic management solutions designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Implemented in partnership with SOFRATESA, the project … Read the full press release

Airbus Secures Additional A350 1000 Order from China Airlines to Support Long Haul Growth

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has confirmed a follow-on order from China Airlines for five additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total order for the type to 15 and complementing its existing fleet of 15 A350-900s. The deal supports China Airlines’ long-term … Read the full press release

Family-Owned Omnibus Weidachstein Introduces Locally CO₂-Free Buses with eCitaro Handover

(IN BRIEF) Omnibus Weidachstein GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses from Daimler Buses in Neu-Ulm, marking the family-owned company’s first move toward locally CO₂-free public transport. The buses will replace existing vehicles on … Read the full press release

From Sialkot to Birmingham: The Hidden Architecture of Transnational Criminal Networks

(IN BRIEF) The text argues that Pakistani-linked drug trafficking networks operating in the UK are not a recent development but the modern continuation of long-standing clandestine trade systems rooted in South Asia, which have evolved from historic courier routes into … Read the full press release

KPN Reaches Agreement with Trade Unions on New Collective Labor Deal Focused on Pay and Flexibility

(IN BRIEF) KPN and several trade unions have reached a negotiation result on a new collective labor agreement that emphasizes higher pay, greater flexibility, and improved support for employees’ financial and personal well-being. The proposed CAO includes a total salary … Read the full press release

Bilfinger drives decarbonization progress at Fortum CHP plant with biomass transition and P2H integration

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed a key milestone in Fortum’s €100 million modernization of its Częstochowa CHP plant in Poland as part of the company’s move away from fossil fuels. Under a contract awarded in 2024, Bilfinger is providing full … Read the full press release