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24 transportation design innovations for 2024

From electric cars to new airports and sports boats, here’s a non-exhaustive list of 24 of the most interesting transportation design innovations to expect in the coming year

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Hydrogen-electric plane to take to Aussie skies in 2024

A Brisbane company has revealed plans to retrofit and fly a hydrogen-powered light aircraft, in a development that could reduce pollution from air travel.

AAP

NZ PM Luxon caught out on Maori language lessons

Taxpayers have paid for New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon's Maori language classes despite his criticism of public servants receiving bonuses for its use.

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The NZ aviation industry is making bold climate claims – and risking anti-greenwashing litigation

On the same day last week that Air New Zealand announced the purchase of its first fully electric aircraft, Christchurch Airport announced it had reached “a new standard for decarbonisation”. On the face of it, great news for reducing aviation emissions in Aotearoa.

The Conversation

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

A battery-powered plane will join the Air New Zealand fleet within two years as part of a plan to tackle the "wicked" challenge of cutting air travel emissions.

AAP

Electric plane set to deliver mail across New Zealand in decarbonisation push

Air New Zealand says using the ALIA electric cargo plane to deliver parcels will help plot route towards zero-emissions passenger flights in a ‘new age of propulsion’

The Guardian - AU

Wellington fog causes travel chaos in New Zealand

Flight prices have soared and hundreds remain away from their homes after a day of travel disruption due to fog in Wellington.

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What links the Mongrel Mob, te reo, Kim Kardashian and Luxon

On crime and equity, National's political slogans are the equivalent of Kim Kardashian's climate change contributions, writes Rob Campbell

Newsroom.co.nz

Luxon lauded as National's poll messiah after NZ win

He's a teetotaller who wakes at 4:30am each morning and writes emails in blue comic sans font. And soon, he'll be the New Zealand Prime Minister.

AAP

From selling deodorant to running the country: New Zealand’s new PM, Christopher Luxon

He is a former Air NZ chief executive, millionaire and committed Christian, but Luxon remains a bit of an enigma

The Guardian - AU

Good day/bad day: You had one job!

From small to smaller, from high to higher, we assess the performance of the leaders on Campaign Trail 2023 – and discover it's all music to the ears of one leader-in-waiting.

Newsroom.co.nz

Luxon warns supporters election is no 'done deal'

The National Party leader spent a day touring the West Coast, talking up the tightness of the election and taking questions on public service cuts, reports Marc Daalder

Newsroom.co.nz

After the election, Christopher Luxon’s real test could come from his right – not the left

Christopher Luxon is no slouch on the dance floor, it seems. As his wife Amanda told the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, the two prepared for their university ball with a ballroom dancing class.

The Conversation

Another airline is set to weigh passengers before they fly

Korean Air say the process is ‘crucial’ part of aviation safety measures – and travellers can skip it if they wish

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Another airline is set to weigh passengers before they fly

Korean Air say the process is ‘crucial’ part of aviation safety measures – and travellers can skip it if they wish

The Independent UK

Another airline is set to weigh passengers before they fly

Korean Air say the process is ‘crucial’ part of aviation safety measures – and travellers can skip it if they wish

The Independent UK

Baggage allowance guide: Luggage limits for British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet and more in 2025

Wondering how much you can cram into your hand luggage on your next trip? Here’s what the world's major airlines allow

The Independent UK

The world’s best and worst cabin crew uniforms

From Hawaiian Airlines’ bold capes to Lufthansa's dirndl-chic approach, the styles are innovative, colourful – and sometimes bizarre

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The Independent UK

The world’s best and worst cabin crew uniforms

From Hawaiian Airlines’ bold capes to Lufthansa's dirndl-chic approach, the styles are innovative, colourful – and sometimes bizarre

The Independent UK

The world’s best and worst cabin crew uniforms

From Hawaiian Airlines’ bold capes to Lufthansa's dirndl-chic approach, the styles are innovative, colourful – and sometimes bizarre

Newsroom.co.nz

PM not expecting repeat of Mahuta 'haranguing' in China

Chris Hipkins will be in full diplomat-mode for his first face-to-face with China's President Xi after a reportedly robust meeting between their respective foreign ministers earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Plane forced to land after being hit by lightning mid-flight

Passengers have hit out at the airline over ‘poor communication’

Daily Mirror

Cabin crew could soon track how much booze you drink mid-flight and cut you off

The InteliSence system from Collins Aerospace lets flight crews track certain things on a flight, including how much passengers are eating and drinking, and how often they're using their phones

The New Daily

Qantas takes on ‘frenemy’ Air NZ on Auckland-NYC route

Qantas, the Flying Kangaroo, will hop into Air New Zealand's patch with a new direct Auckland to New York service.

AAP

Qantas takes on 'frenemy' Air NZ on Auckland-NYC route

Qantas, the Flying Kangaroo, will hop into Air New Zealand's patch with a new direct Auckland to New York service.

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