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1News
03-06-2025
- Business
- 1News
Two new Airbus A321neo aircraft to join Air NZ fleet
Air New Zealand has welcomed two new Airbus A321neo into its fleet, a move which the airline says will contribute an additional 70,000 seats into its network each year. Both A321neo hold up to 214 passengers, and are configured for flying to Australia and the Pacific Islands. Air New Zealand said the aircraft represents the latest innovation in narrowbody jet technology, offering improved efficiency and additional capacity to the airline's fleet. The first A321neo arrival, ZK-NNH, is due to arrive in New Zealand tomorrow, and enter service in the coming weeks. The second aircraft will enter service in the next few months, the airline said. ADVERTISEMENT An Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo (Source: Air NZ ) Recently, Air New Zealand announced newly retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliners taking to the skies, and a new jet service connecting Hamilton and Christchurch – which it said is all part of the airline's ongoing investment in its network. Air New Zealand chief commercial officer Jeremy O'Brien said the arrival of this new aircraft signals continued momentum for the airline. "These new A321neo are a clear sign we're investing for the future – boosting our international network and delivering more choice for customers. It's about doing what we do best: connecting Kiwi to the world and bringing visitors to our shores. "We're eagerly anticipating getting these aircraft in the skies. We can't wait to share more soon about where they will be flying. Watch this airspace." "Plane spotters and aviation fans can expect a sleek new silhouette on the tarmac – and should keep their eyes on the skies for its arrival at 6.45pm tomorrow, Wednesday 4 June. The second aircraft is due to arrive in Aotearoa in late June." With the latest additions, Air New Zealand said there are now nine A321neo in its fleet.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers insider predicts bad news on Terry Bradshaw having his number retired
Steelers insider predicts bad news on Terry Bradshaw having his number retired Terry Bradshaw is one of the greatest Steelers QBs of all time — and to honor the four Super Bowls he won with Pittsburgh, no other player has donned his legendary No. 12 since he left. However, the number isn't officially retired — and insider Gerry Dulac recently stated it may take a while. During Wednesday's Steelers chat on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dulac was asked for an update on when Pittsburgh will retire Bradshaw's No. 12 — and the Steelers insider provided some bad news: "I don't think it's happening anytime soon." His pessimism is founded in reality, however, as only three Steelers have had their jerseys officially retired: Ernie Stautner, 'Mean' Joe Greene, and the late, great Franco Harris. Stautner joined the Steelers in 1950 — playing in 173 games over his 14 years with Pittsburgh — and his contributions to the Steel City earned him the honor of having his No. 70 jersey retired in 1964. Arguably one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history, Greene's 181 games with Pittsburgh over a 13-year span earned his No. 75 the distinction of being the second number retired, in 2014. Harris was the third and most recent Steeler to have his number honored for eternity — as his No. 32 was retired on the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception in 2022. All three of these Steelers legends were honored with having their numbers officially retired — but Bradshaw will likely have to settle for the unofficial recognition for the time being. Should any other Steelers legends have their jerseys retired — and if so, who should be next after Bradshaw gets his turn?
News18
22-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Maharashtra Unveils Rs 70,000 Crore Worth Housing Policy With Eye On House For All By 2030
Agency: PTI Last Updated: The State Housing Policy 2025 with the slogan 'My Home — My Right' will prove decisive in providing affordable, sustainable, inclusive residences for all sections of society. The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a new housing policy, which includes a comprehensive programme ranging from slum rehabilitation to redevelopment, with an investment of Rs 70,000 crore besides focusing on low-income groups and affordability. Talking to reporters after a cabinet meeting where the policy was approved, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the policy focuses on housing for the common man with the motto "My Home — My Right". He stressed the policy prioritises low-income groups, senior citizens, women, industrial workers and students. The policy comprises a comprehensive programme from slum rehabilitation to redevelopment, with an investment of Rs 70,000 crore. The chief minister said affordable and inclusive housing for working women, senior citizens and students have been considered, and issues of rental housing and creating land banks have been addressed. ''All stakeholders and schemes will be brought on a single portal, 'Maha Awaas'. Government land parcels will be mapped and made available for housing. Sustainability will be an important factor in housing and will be brought in with modern technology. This is for the first time since 2007 that a comprehensive and dynamic all-inclusive policy has been formulated,'' he maintained. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who holds the housing portfolio, described the new policy as "revolutionary" and added it aims to provide affordable homes and give a major boost to the state's economy. Speaking to reporters, Shinde said the path to affordable housing for common citizens and economically weaker sections in Maharashtra has been cleared through the policy. The policy will transform urban development and the housing sector in the state. Flow of large-scale investments in the key sector will significantly boost Maharashtra's goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy by 2032, the housing minister opined. The State Housing Policy 2025 with the slogan "My Home — My Right" will prove decisive in providing affordable, sustainable, inclusive residences for all sections of society, especially the economically weaker and low-income groups, he said. The state government has set a target of building 35 lakh homes by 2030 for these groups, with specific provisions designed to meet the unique needs of every segment. Speaking about the key features of the policy, Shinde said housing needs of senior citizens, working women, students, industrial workers, journalists, persons with disabilities, and ex-servicemen have been considered. A centralized state housing information portal will be developed using artificial intelligence. It will coordinate data on housing demand and supply, geo-tagging of housing units, fund distribution, district-wise land banks, and integration with platforms like MahaRERA, MahaBhulekh, and PM Gati Shakti, Shinde informed. Under the policy, a land bank of government-owned plots suitable for residential use will be created. This state-wide land bank will be developed by 2026 through coordination with departments like revenue, forest, MSRDC (Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation), MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) and water resources. The policy emphasizes on developing housing near employment centres, particularly in industrial zones, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "walk-to-work" vision. Of the 20 per cent land reserved in MIDC areas for utility purposes, 10 to 30 per cent will be earmarked for residential use. Recognizing the trend of rapid urbanization, all metropolitan region development authorities, not just corporations with populations over 10 lakh, have been instructed to implement inclusive housing schemes. A dedicated self-redevelopment cell has been proposed to guide housing societies through planning, funding, developer selection, and execution. An initial fund of Rs 2,000 crore will be allocated. The policy seeks to promote green building practices, sustainable infrastructure and climate resilient construction techniques. It proposes using central government land for slum rehabilitation projects. Joint efforts between the central government and the SRA can be undertaken. The policy emphasizes on transparency, real-time monitoring, and accountability through IT-based systems, ensuring tracking of beneficiaries, project progress, and fund management. It aims to promote cluster redevelopment as a strategic approach. For slum rehabilitation schemes that haven't progressed, new developers will be selected under the policy through a transparent bidding process. Shinde emphasised that delays will be avoided, and malpractices will be completely eliminated. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
India Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium to undergo 800 million dollars transformation
The site of the US Open will undergo an 800 million dollars transformation, the USTA said on Monday, with a "top-to-bottom" modernisation of the famed Arthur Ashe Stadium and a new player performance centre planned for the sprawling Queens at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre will be completed by the 2027 U.S. Open, with construction taking place in phases to avoid any interruption of the 2025 or 2026 editions of the project will be entirely self-funded by the USTA, without the use of any public funds or taxpayer money, the sport's national governing body said, calling it the largest single investment in U.S. Open history. "This project enables us to maintain the greatest stage in tennis - Arthur Ashe Stadium - which was constructed more than 25 years ago, and modernise it in a way that will set it up for the next 25 years," USTA CEO and Executive Director Lew Sherr said in a statement."It also provides us the opportunity to give the players that compete in that stadium an unparalleled space that will enable them to perform at their best and enjoy a higher level of luxury and comfort while they are off the court."The Arthur Ashe Stadium upgrades include the addition of a new "grand entrance" to the facility, 2,000 new seats to the courtside level bowl and two new luxury suite stadium, by far the largest tennis facility in the world by capacity, will also have upgraded concourses, dining and retail shops.A two-story, $250 million player performance center will include expanded indoor and outdoor fitness and warm-up areas, improved indoor player dining facilities and redesigned locker rooms that promise a "spa-like experience".The renovations are a far cry from the days when players could expect a keg of beer in the men's locker room to be the best amenity on offer, four-times winner John McEnroe told reporters at a Manhattan event."Back in our day, we'd be like 'What the hell is this?'," said 66-year-old McEnroe, a native New Yorker and the last man to win a major with a wooden racket."To see the level that USTA is going to for the U.S. Open ... I know the players are going to be absolutely thrilled to see this."The announcement comes seven years after the USTA completed a five-year, $600 million renovation project at the more than 14,000-capacity Louis Armstrong Stadium opened in 2018 to replace the 1978 stadium of the same name, boasting a retractable U.S. Open welcomed more than one million fans, a record, in 2024. The tournament's main draw was expanded to last 15 days in 2025, with the added day allowing main draw access for another 70,000 attendees or more, organisers Reel
Business Recorder
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
US Open venue to undergo $800mn transformation
NEW YORK: The site of the U.S. Open will undergo an $800 million transformation, the USTA said on Monday, with a 'top-to-bottom' modernisation of the famed Arthur Ashe Stadium and a new player performance center planned for the sprawling Queens campus. Work at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be completed by the 2027 U.S. Open, with construction taking place in phases to avoid any interruption of the 2025 or 2026 editions of the tournament. The project will be entirely self-funded by the USTA, without the use of any public funds or taxpayer money, the sport's national governing body said, calling it the largest single investment in U.S. Open history. 'This project enables us to maintain the greatest stage in tennis - Arthur Ashe Stadium - which was constructed more than 25 years ago, and modernise it in a way that will set it up for the next 25 years,' USTA CEO and Executive Director Lew Sherr said in a statement. 'It also provides us the opportunity to give the players that compete in that stadium an unparalleled space that will enable them to perform at their best and enjoy a higher level of luxury and comfort while they are off the court.' The Arthur Ashe Stadium upgrades include the addition of a new 'grand entrance' to the facility, 2,000 new seats to the courtside level bowl and two new luxury suite levels. The stadium, by far the largest tennis facility in the world by capacity, will also have upgraded concourses, dining and retail shops. A two-story, $250 million player performance center will include expanded indoor and outdoor fitness and warm-up areas, improved indoor player dining facilities and redesigned locker rooms that promise a 'spa-like experience'. The renovations are a far cry from the days when players could expect a keg of beer in the men's locker room to be the best amenity on offer, four-times winner John McEnroe told reporters at a Manhattan event. 'Back in our day, we'd be like 'What the hell is this?',' said 66-year-old McEnroe, a native New Yorker and the last man to win a major with a wooden racket. 'To see the level that USTA is going to for the U.S. Open … I know the players are going to be absolutely thrilled to see this.' The announcement comes seven years after the USTA completed a five-year, $600 million renovation project at the grounds. Alexander Zverev off to stellar start in Hamburg The more than 14,000-capacity Louis Armstrong Stadium opened in 2018 to replace the 1978 stadium of the same name, boasting a retractable roof. The U.S. Open welcomed more than one million fans, a record , in 2024. The tournament's main draw was expanded to last 15 days in 2025, with the added day allowing main draw access for another 70,000 attendees or more, organisers said.
