January 2020

Boeing 777X: World’s largest twin-engine jet completes first flight

Image copyright AFP Image caption The 252-foot-long passenger jet aeroplane has been delayed by some technical difficulties Boeing has successfully completed the first test flight of the world’s largest twin-engined plane, the 777X. It comes as the firm attempts to boost its image after its 737 Max plane was grounded last year following two fatal

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Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay has ‘gut feeling’ HS2 will go ahead

Cabinet minister Stephen Barclay has told the BBC’s Andrew Marr it is his gut feeling the HS2 high-speed rail line will get the go-ahead. He said that the project was vital for “levelling up” the UK’s transport network and improving capacity. The Brexit secretary’s comments come amid a row over the rising cost of the

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