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The highly anticipated Teknofest TRNC 2025 opened its doors to the Northern Cyprus Republic of Turkey (TRNC) and attracted thousands of technology enthusiasts, innovators and visitors from around the world.The four-day event, which began Thursday, will be held at the old Elkan airport in the capital Lefcosa under the auspices of the TRNC presidency, and will feature a packed schedule of competitions, air shows, exhibitions and workshops.Over 47,000 people from 22 countries participated in this year's tournament, with 268 teams and 1,083 finalists taking part in the final round. Of the finalists, 334 are women and 749 are male.The competition…

Cherry blossom season has arrived in a stunning small town in the UK. And the scenes are easily comparable to the Japanese scenes. As they turn the bright pink, the cherry blossoms attract people and incorporate the beauty of this world. They are born from Asia, but today they dot the UK, bringing lovely life to the streets and villages. And the town when they were in full bloom.Since the cherry blossom trees there bloomed, one British town has changed beautifully. Harrogate in North Yorkshire has transformed into a somewhat Japanese paradise with plenty of cherry trees that brighten up…

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and China Southern Airlines signed a memorandum in March to strengthen cooperation and build an “air corridor” to meet the growing travel demand between China and Africa.The goal is to provide travelers with a wide range of travel options and leverage the broad Asian network of southern China and the strong presence of RAM across the African continent. Airlines say it helps avoid having to make complicated connections to reach their final destination through Europe and the Middle East. According to the MOU, CSA and RAM will establish code sharing partnerships and cooperate with passenger and…

Modern Warfare emphasizes innovations such as drones and AI, but equally important challenges are maintaining mission response and operational daily for legacy aircraft. This is about aviation. Many of the aircraft and helicopters currently in the sky were built during the Soviet era. That's no secret. But the challenges we face are completely modern. One of them is Avionics. Control, communications and flight data recording system.Most of these systems were originally manufactured in Russia and were maintained there as well. Today, it is impossible and completely unacceptable. But aviation is not simply a technology that allows you to raise or…

The woman claims she “screamsed” on the train for refusing to move her bag.Traveling by train is a convenient way to travel around the country if you don't have a car, but public transport offers that set-up. Most commonly, trains can be very busy during peak days, and some passengers must stand up as there are no seats available remaining.When the train is busy, it is a common courtesy to move bags and other luggage from the seat next to you so that other passengers can sit. In these situations, you can either hold the bag or use an overhead…

During a flight on Ryanair, tourists left the Gobsmack and witnessed the strange behavior of fellow passengers. Travelers who shared the case online are said to have seen someone before them adopt an unconventional position over the entire three-hour journey.The Tiktok video captioned, “This can only happen if you fly with Ryanair. He looked like this during his three-hour flight.” It then became a virus, leaving viewers laughing in the strange way that it would make the man comfortable.Rather than sitting normally, the man is seen spreading out onto the floor, his head being shoved under the seat in front…

Africa’s aviation sector is at a critical juncture. While the challenges – fragmented airspace, high fares, and limited connectivity – are well known, the path forward is now clearer. Several African countries have already demonstrated how the right policies, partnerships, and investments can create robust aviation sectors that drive economic growth and regional integration. This article builds on the earlier exploration of Africa’s self-imposed air travel crisis and moves beyond outlining the problems to focus on actionable solutions. As Africa struggles with its aviation blues, strategic reforms in policy, infrastructure, and partnerships offer a way to unlock its full aviation potential.…

A former flight attendant who spent 16 years with the Virgin Atlantic has named her best airport throughout the UK.Sky Taylor travels the world for her work, and she says that the “incredible” airport in England goes unfairly under the radar. She even compared the experiences to private jets.Then, speaking to Express.co.uk, she said:“I loved Gatwick before that, but that was personal because they didn't feel miserable from Heathrow, but everyone was happy there because they went on the holidays.”But I say London City Airport (the best) – literally you make it feel like a private airport. Everyone is really…

Chukwuerika Achum Erika is a prominent figure in the aviation industry, a lifelong aviator known for his entrepreneurship, innovation and extraordinary leadership skills. He is the founder of Falcon Aerospace Limited, the brand owner of Aviation Services Outfit, Vivajets. Digital platforms; flypjx and charterxe; business incubation costumes, adrenalina. Instig Labs, a high-tech company. In this interview with Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha, he talks about the acquisition of Falcon's air operational certificate, the opportunities arising from this milestone, and plans for expansion. Congratulations on receiving your Aviation Operation Certificate (AOC). What does this result mean for Falcon's operations and how will it affect…

Academy leaders appeal for government support as US cuts will cause “severe” impact on the scientific community Science in South Africa is “facing an extreme crisis moment” due to actions taken by the US federal government, warns the leaders of the country's academy of science. In a statement on April 30, the Council of South Africa's Academy of Sciences said that the immediate effects of the policy initiative instigated by US President Donald Trump include “stricken cuts in funding, personnel and training” and impacts major institutions supporting and enabling scientific research, development and innovation in South Africa.” While most of…