First Chinese-made Airbus makes maiden flight
EADS said that the first Airbus built outside of Europe successfully made a four-hour maiden voyage in China earlier this week.
Airbus began assembling some A320 jets in Tianjin near Beijing in September from fuselage parts shipped from Europe, increasing its presence in the world’s fastest growing markets for large aircraft.
“This A320 assembled in China unquestionably demonstrated the same quality and performance as those assembled and delivered in Hamburg or Toulouse,” Fernando Alonso, senior vice president at Airbus, said in a statement.
New push on for eminent domain in Atlantic City
Despite casinos being hard hit by the economy in Atlantic City, a State Senator and casino executives are “calling for aggressive use of eminent domain.”
At an East Coast gambling conference Tuesday, State Sen. Jim Whelan, the former mayor, said eminent domain — in which private property owners are required to sell their real estate for a public purpose — is the best way for Atlantic City to weather the economic downturn.
Pets stay free: the five best pet-friendly budget hotel chains
Petside.com, a site devoted to your furry little friends has a new addition to its site. They have named “the Top 5 Pet-Friendly Budget Hotel Chains.”
“Keeping costs low is a top priority for pet owners as they make summer travel plans this year,” says Joshua Fried, the Director of Petside.com. “We are thrilled this list provides so many affordable options for pets to have their summer vacation, too.”
So what are the top five? Motel 6, La Quinta Inns and Suites, Red Roof Inn, Best Western, and Candlewood Suites.
