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A long-haul strategy: How the aviation industry is preparing for economic turbulence
While Iran-war related fuel shortages and flight-route changes are the latest challenge facing airlines, the aviation sector continues to plan for calmer skies.
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Japan’s beloved FamilyMart reimagines the convenience store at its new Tokyo flagship
“Konbini” are ubiquitous in Japan but FamilyMart’s next-generation concept, Famima Park Azabudai, directed by Nigo, transforms the everyday retail category into a bold queue-worthy destination.
Trump’s new Air Force One plane is bringing the president down to earth
The president’s Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 might be more risk than reward.
London needs a China House. Here are five reasons why
The Chinese brands that should make the leap to London.
Going the distance: Qantas prepares the world’s longest flight for takeoff
Qantas has unveiled the aircraft design for the first-ever commercial flight route connecting Europe to Australia’s east coast, which is set to take off between Sydney and London in 2027.
From revolution to renaissance: Inside Nobu Hospitality’s Egyptian luxury expansion
Robert De Niro and Nobu Matsuhisa’s multi-hypenate brand is bringing international hospitality to a rapidly developing region by investing big across Cairo and Egypt’s North Coast.
All aboard as the Emirates’ first train service takes to the rails
The UAE’s Etihad Rail gets moving for passengers – but will they be on board?
The Amble EV is gearing up to reinvent the way we drive
Bringing together know-how from hospitality, product design and beyond, Amble is a refreshing approach to electric mobility.
How Dubai, New York, Paris and Shenzhen are building their flying-taxi networks
With flying taxis on the cusp of becoming a reality, cities are scrambling to ensure that they can handle the demands of an airborne class.
The irreplaceable value of humanity in the age of AI
For all the alarmism surrounding artificial intelligence, the human mind is unlikely to be superceded altogether. Instead, the nuance, empathy and lived experience that we offer will become premium commodities.
Why are we asking AI all our silly questions when our partners have all the answers?
Last week, while catching up with a friend under the low lights of an east London restaurant, she suddenly announced that she had split up with her partner (writes Rory Jones). A four-year relationship,…
