Month: March 2019

‘Jackscrew’ found at crash site confirms Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max was set to dive
15. 3. 2019 No Responses

‘Jackscrew’ found at crash site confirms Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max was set to dive

A screw-like device found in the wreckage of the Boeing Co. 737 Max 8 has provided investigators with an early clue into what happened: The so-called jackscrew, used to set the trim that raises and lowers the plane’s nose, indicates...
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US markets: New-home sales fell 6.9% in January
15. 3. 2019 No Responses

US markets: New-home sales fell 6.9% in January

Sales of new homes in the U.S. tanked 6.9 % in January, a probable sign that buyers paused during the government shutdown. The Commerce Department said that new homes sold at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000 in January,...
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Large-size panel global output to grow 12% in 2019
14. 3. 2019 No Responses

Large-size panel global output to grow 12% in 2019

The availability of new LCD and OLED fabs and capacity ramps at existing lines are likely to result in an annual growth about 12% in large-size panels sector in 2019, according to industry sources. A total of four fabs dedicated...
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Trump orders grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX planes
13. 3. 2019 No Responses

Trump orders grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX planes

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is grounding flights by Boeing Co.’s 737 MAX aircraft “effective immediately” following the model’s second crash in five months on Sunday. “Planes that are in the air will be grounded…upon landing at t...
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Verizon will switch on mobile 5G in Chicago and Minneapolis April 11th
13. 3. 2019 No Responses

Verizon will switch on mobile 5G in Chicago and Minneapolis April 11th

Verizon’s 5G network is en route. After weeks of vague statements, the telecommunication giant has finally announced that its 5G network will launch on April 11th in Chicago and Minneapolis, making it the first publicly available 5G network on the...
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Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China grounded the Boeing 737MAX. The Cannibal Isles and Czech SmartWings continue flying
12. 3. 2019 No Responses

Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China grounded the Boeing 737MAX. The Cannibal Isles and Czech SmartWings continue flying

In connection with the second tragic accident of the all-new Boeing 737MAX just after the start, more and more airlines and countries are issuing regulations to ground this new Boeing model. Boeing has announced that it will “release a software...
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Boeing in pre-market 10% down, hundreds 737s grounded and 777X ceremony canceled
11. 3. 2019 No Responses

Boeing in pre-market 10% down, hundreds 737s grounded and 777X ceremony canceled

Boeing shares Fall 10% at pre-market as hundreds of 737s grounded, following 2nd deadly crash of new model B-737MAX. Boeing also cancels 777X launch event after Ethiopian Airlines’ MAX 8 crash. Boeing ADRs traded on Germany’s Tradegate exchange slumpe...
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The EC wants a fine of 1 billion euros for BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen
11. 3. 2019 No Responses

The EC wants a fine of 1 billion euros for BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen

The European Commission (EC) intends to impose a fine of 1 billion euros on BMW, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz) and Volkswagen for their alleged collusion where the illegal agreement was to reduce the efficiency of the exhaust filter system gases. German Der...
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From 2021, US citizens will need a visa to visit the EU and the EU has a good reason
10. 3. 2019 No Responses

From 2021, US citizens will need a visa to visit the EU and the EU has a good reason

The EU announced on Friday that US citizens would need a new type of visa – the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to visit European countries that are participants in the so-called Schengen Agreement. The so-called “Schen...
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Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: União da Ilha and Portela
7. 3. 2019 No Responses

Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: União da Ilha and Portela

Photos from Carneval: Grupo Especial in Rio: União da Ilha and Portela Samba school União da Ilha First flag-bearer duo at União da Ilha: Philipe Lemos and Dandara Ventapane Dandara Ventapane has been a flag-bearer at União da Ilha since 2013   &nb...
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FDA finds asbestos in make-up at Claire’s
7. 3. 2019 No Responses

FDA finds asbestos in make-up at Claire’s

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned consumers not to use particular cosmetic products sold at Claire’s retail branches after they were found to contain asbestos, a known dangerous carcinogen. Samples of Claire’s eye shadows batc...
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Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Vila Isabel and São Clemente
6. 3. 2019 No Responses

Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Vila Isabel and São Clemente

Photos from Carneval: Grupo Especial in Rio: Vila Isabel and São Clemente Samba school Vila Isabel Flag-bearers of the Vila Isabel Denadir Garcia – flag-bearer of the Vila Isabel             Dandara Oliveira – muse o...
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Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Unidos da Tijuca
6. 3. 2019 No Responses

Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Unidos da Tijuca

Photos from Carneval: Grupo Especial in Rio: Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Unidos da Tijuca Natalia Reis, of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense, uses luminous fantasy                   Elaine Trevenzoli is featured in Imp...
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From Geneve Motor Show: Imagine by KIA
6. 3. 2019 No Responses

From Geneve Motor Show: Imagine by KIA

KIA Reveals ‘Imagine by KIA’ Electric Car Concept at 2019 Geneva Motor Show. KIA describes the concept as a “large C-segment” (compact) EV, with a floor-mounted battery suitable for an inductive charging. Some design details: 6 layers ...
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Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Beija-Flor de Nilópolis
5. 3. 2019 No Responses

Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Beija-Flor de Nilópolis

Beija-Flor parades ‘worth seeing again’ reminding her 70 years of carnival   Selminha Sorriso – Beija-Flor’s flag-bearer President of Beija-Flor, Anísio kisses the hand of  Selminha Sorriso         Raíssa Ol...
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