turbulence

Flight: Bird wings act as an ‘automatic suspension’ which soak up turbulence

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When in flight, a bird’s wings are capable of acting like an automatic suspension system, dampening the effects of turbulence even in stormy conditions. Working with a trained owl, British researchers found that birds change their wing shape and posture to essentially ‘reject’ gusts of wind. The findings of the study, the team said, could … Read more

BA owner to tap investors for £2.3bn to beat Covid turbulence

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British Airways owner preparing to tap shareholders for as much as £2.3bn to help it ride out coronavirus crisis By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 22:06 BST, 24 July 2020 The owner of British Airways is preparing to tap shareholders for as much as £2.3billion to … Read more

Struggling travel firm Thomas Cook flies into turbulence over the sale its £1.6bn debt pile

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Struggling travel firm Thomas Cook flies into turbulence over the sale its £1.6bn debt pile The value of the firm’s debt dropped to less than two thirds of its original value This implies there are doubts over the firm’s ability to pay them back  Some of its debt has been sold to City investors as company … Read more