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Gwrtaith Gwynedd’s Volvo’s Loading Shovel is spot on
Gwrtaith Gwynedd’s Volvo’s Loading Shovel is spot on After nine months, Pwllheli based Gwrtaith Gwynedd, has nothing but praise for their Volvo loading shovel, which was purchased from SMT GB’s utility dealer for North Wales – Mona Tractors Ltd. The Volvo L45H is being deployed handling...
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Automated vehicles get the green light in Victoria, Australia
Automated vehicles get the green light in Victoria, Australia The Andrews Labor Government is leading the way on automated vehicle technology with historic legislation passing Victorian Parliament this week that allows driverless vehicles to be trialled across the state. Under the changes to the Roa...
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Veta 5 Mapping Software released with data collection and analysis
Veta 5 Mapping Software released with data collection and analysis Veta is a free map-based software tool for contractors and highway officials to standardize, display, analyze, and report data collected by intelligent compaction (IC) and paver‐mounted thermal profiling (PMTP) technologies du...
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Grayhill launches Touch Encoder Development Kit with Tap, Swipe, and Turn Functions
Grayhill launches Touch Encoder Development Kit with Tap, Swipe, and Turn Functions Grayhill introduces the Touch Encoder Development Kit, which provides product development engineers simplified designs for industrial, digital audio and visual, medical, and off-highway markets. With tap, swipe, and...
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The Manitou group inaugurates new Research and Development Test Center
The Manitou group inaugurates new Research and Development Test Center The Manitou group, a world leader in rough-terrain handling, is inaugurating its new test center, “R&D Test Center”. This innovative building makes it possible to perform endurance and durability tests on all Mani...
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Balfour Beatty engages with over 22,000 students through Scape framework
Balfour Beatty engages with over 22,000 students through Scape framework Balfour Beatty is continuing its efforts to bridge the industry’s skills shortage through its collaboration with Scape Group, the public sector owned built environment specialist. Over the last three years, through the Scape Na...
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Viaduct section of the Hong Kong to Macau Bridge passes load testing
Viaduct section of the Hong Kong to Macau Bridge passes load testing Following the announcement of the complete connection of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, Hong Kong Link Road on May 18, 2017, the Highways Department has now announced that the road surfacing works and road facilities of the about 9...
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Smart Parking is a vital component of a modern workspace
Smart Parking is a vital component of a modern workspace Smart buildings use network-enabled building management systems to operate more autonomously. This means sensors from across the building all feed into a single system to control the entire workspace from heating to security. This smart approa...
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Upgraded RayTemp 2 plus Infrared Thermometer released
Upgraded RayTemp 2 plus Infrared Thermometer released Designed and manufactured in the UK, the RayTemp 2 Plus infrared non-contact thermometer incorporates all the features of the RayTemp 2, but with the addition of a 360° self-rotating display, backlight and adjustable emissivity. Simply aim the th...
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Carillion’s UK Network Rail contracts acquired by Amey Rail
Carillion’s UK Network Rail contracts acquired by Amey Rail A significant number of Carillion’s Network Rail contracts have today been acquired by Amey Rail Limited, after the company went into liquidation last month. The successful sale provides reassurance to many in the rail industry and co...
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JLG expands certified pre-owned equipment program to include electric booms
JLG expands certified pre-owned equipment program to include electric booms JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, is expanding the JLG® Certified Pre-Owned Equipment program. In addition to ES Series scissor lifts and diesel booms, the industr...
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SENNEBOGEN 870 E the perfect pipe handler for Mülheim Pipecoatings
SENNEBOGEN 870 E the perfect pipe handler for Mülheim Pipecoatings A total of seven SENNEBOGEN 870 material handlers are now successfully in operation as specialist equipment for pipe handling at the company Mülheim Pipecoatings. Every day the material handlers move hundreds of pipes up to 18 m (app...
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JCB provides industrial backdrop for BBC’s Question Time
JCB provides industrial backdrop for BBC’s Question Time JCB was put in the national spotlight last night when the company played host to BBC One’s Question Time. Programme host David Dimbleby fielded questions from guests including former Labour Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott, Conservati...
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Get it right with Volvo on-board weighing system
Get it right with Volvo on-board weighing system Wouldn’t it be great if every time you filled a hauler, you could fill it to capacity, and not an ounce more. You are wasting precious time and money by under loading, and if you overload, you are risking damage to the hauler. Volvo Construction Equip...
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On the road to improve Ground Transportation businesses
On the road to improve Ground Transportation businesses The one constant in every organization is that things will change. Oftentimes, the necessary steps to achieve this change can be overwhelming and complicated, touching more parts of the organization than is possible in one fell swoop. However,...
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GKD Technologies unveil new machine control safety systems at Intermat 2018
GKD Technologies unveil new machine control safety systems at Intermat 2018 UK based, GKD Technologies designs electronic sensor technology and software for use as safety warning devices to protect people, machines and equipment in construction, earth moving and rail industries. The company is using...
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Skyjack launches the Elevate solution to disrupt Telematics
Skyjack launches the Elevate solution to disrupt Telematics Skyjack is disrupting the telematics industry with its newest service: Elevate, a fully customized solution designed specifically for off-highway rental fleets. Launched at The 2018 Rental Show, Skyjack’s Elevate solution leaves behin...
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Manitou announces initiative to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Manitou announces initiative to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals Manitou Group, a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, has announced an initiative through its North American subsidiary to promote the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (UN). The initiative, ent...
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Cycling funding in UK fails to address fundamental safety issues
Cycling funding in UK fails to address fundamental safety issues New Government proposals of £7million funding for new bike-friendly areas fail to address a fundamental issue of cycling road safety: potholes and deteriorating road surfaces reports the Road Surface Treatments Association – RSTA...
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New Holland T7.225 wins Tractor de España 2018 Award at FIMA show
New Holland T7.225 wins Tractor de España 2018 Award at FIMA show New Holland Agriculture was awarded the Tractor de España 2018 title for the T7.225 tractor. The winning tractor was singled out for the award by a jury panel of industry experts in agricultural mechanisation, specialist trade publica...
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Tarmac introduces Smart Cards to drive HGV fleet safety
Tarmac introduces Smart Cards to drive HGV fleet safety Tarmac has become the first in its industry to roll out a new smart card for HGV drivers, which aims to further enhance safety and support driver training while delivering increased customer confidence on the competency and quality of its entir...
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SWECO scoops Scotland Excel Award for Edinburgh Workplace Travel Planning Programme
SWECO scoops Scotland Excel Award for Edinburgh Workplace Travel Planning Programme Engineering, environment and design consultancy firm Sweco has been recognised for developing a workplace travel planning programme for Edinburgh at this year’s Scotland Excel Supplier Excellence Awards. The business...
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Innovation is Here at the CEA Annual Conference
Innovation is Here at the CEA Annual Conference Data is knowledge, knowledge is power, but how do you harness it? Artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data, the Industrial Internet of Things, collectively known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0, are changing the way the construction i...
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Eurovia wins contract to transform London’s busy Tottenham Court Road
Eurovia wins contract to transform London’s busy Tottenham Court Road Eurovia UK will play a vital part in the transformation of one of the busiest parts of central London after submitting a winning bid to carry out a large part of a major new scheme. The work will be part of the £35million West End...
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Skyjack launches mobile game to reinforce load capacity guidelines
Skyjack launches mobile game to reinforce load capacity guidelines Skyjack is leveraging gaming technology to educate and raise awareness around load capacity and safety with their first mobile game, CAPACITIES. Launching February 20th, the game combines interactive fun that requires players to dive...
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AGD launches larger zone AGD 645 Pedestrian Detector
AGD launches larger zone AGD 645 Pedestrian Detector AGD Systems has today announced a significant enhancement to its highly successful 645 Pedestrian Detector. From 1 March 2018, the AGD 645 optical kerbside detector will cover a 10m x 3m zone in standard build format. Until now, the 645 has offere...
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Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Construction to finish a year ahead of schedule
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Construction to finish a year ahead of schedule Victoria’s biggest ever public transport project the Metro Tunnel is on track to open a year earlier than expected. The Andrews Labor Government today released the $6 billion ‘Tunnel and Stations’ PPP contract, which reve...
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Skyjack introduces their Little Big Cab Telehandler
Skyjack introduces their Little Big Cab Telehandler Skyjack just unveiled their newest product at The Rental Show in New Orleans, Louisiana. The company attended the largest rental show in North America this week and brought with them their SJ519 TH the first compact telehandler in Skyjack’s...
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Progress races forward on £68m Network Rail upgrade in East Anglia, UK
Progress races forward on £68m Network Rail upgrade in East Anglia, UK Key rail works were completed last week on the Kings Lynn to Ely line and Norwich, Yarmouth, Lowestoft (Wherry lines) as part of the Network Rail wider Railway Upgrade Plan. Team orange completed a variety of works as part of the...
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Volvo updates H-Series 2 Wheel Loaders with their latest technology
Volvo updates H-Series 2 Wheel Loaders with their latest technology The new H-Series wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment take a proven machine and add the latest technology, including the next-generation OptiShift and new load-sensing hydraulics and transmission. The result is a wheel lo...
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John Deere 310E articulated dump truck wins 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Innovation
John Deere 310E articulated dump truck wins 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Innovation The John Deere 310E articulated dump truck (ADT) has been recognized with a GOOD DESIGN® Award for design excellence and innovation. The GOOD DESIGN Awards Program, presented by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Archite...
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Parsons wins design-build contract for Terminal One at Newark Airport
Parsons wins design-build contract for Terminal One at Newark Airport Parsons was recently awarded a design-build contract for the Terminal One Redevelopment Project at Newark Airport (Newark Liberty International Airport) by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ). The work will be...
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Network Rail completes £1m bridge strengthening works
Network Rail completes £1m bridge strengthening works Network Rail carried out a £1m package of strengthening work to a six–span railway bridge between Ely and Littleport last week to enable the smooth running of services and prevent future delays on the line between Ely and Kings Lynn. In just 4 da...
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Bardem leads the way with new 25 ton Volvo Excavator
Bardem leads the way with new 25 ton Volvo Excavator Bardem Ltd of Paisley has opted for a twenty-five tonne Volvo EC250E to be its flagship excavator for its growing portfolio of demolition contracts. Following an initial introduction from SMT GB’s utility dealer for the Central Belt of Scotland...
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HAUS Architects experiments with thermally modified American Ash
HAUS Architects experiments with thermally modified American Ash Copperwood broke ground in fall 2015 for a family of four seeking an energy efficient, modest, modern dwelling. The site’s name, originated by the owner’s son, was inspired by the colour of the surrounding woods and landscape; an untou...
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JLG smart technology makes their Scissor Lifts stand out
JLG smart technology makes their Scissor Lifts stand out JLG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, builds its ES-Series and R-Series slab scissor lifts with intuitive technologies that differentiate them from each other and the competition. This approac...
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Smith Power Equipment to flex construction muscle at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018
Smith Power Equipment to flex construction muscle at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 South African importation and distribution company, Smith Power Equipment, represents leading global brands in the specialist machinery, turf maintenance and off-road vehicle market. They will be exhibiting at bauma CONEX...
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Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund celebrates successful 2017
Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund celebrates successful 2017 The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) ended 2017 with ten transactions signed and all its key performance indicators achieved. The new transactions represent US$200 million in loan commitments, bringing EAIF’s committed loan por...
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Is the EU in danger of making construction less productive
Is the EU in danger of making construction less productive Proposed European data privacy laws could hinder the flow of data around construction sites. Secretary General of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE), Riccardo Viaggi, discuss here how the EU can be both a force for good...
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Anglo American recognises Metso for promoting safety
Anglo American recognises Metso for promoting safety During the past year, Metso has received several important recognitions for its safety management of maintenance operations at its Los Bronces Division in Chile. The latest, Major Commitment to Safety – Los Bronces Operation award was presen...
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The 5 biggest health and safety risks in 2018
The 5 biggest health and safety risks in 2018 OSHCR, the occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register has been looking at the 5 biggest risks that could damage your workforce and business in 2018. #1 AI Phobia The introduction of artificial intelligence and automation in workplaces and jobsit...
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Eurovia Contracting delivers major project supported by brand new JCB Hydradig kit
Eurovia Contracting delivers major project supported by brand new JCB Hydradig kit Eurovia Contracting has completed a major roadbuilding contract three months ahead of schedule, in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, with the help of a brand new JCB Hydradig. The leading civil engineering firm was the main con...
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Reducing the Risk of Construction Accidents
Reducing the Risk of Construction Accidents Construction sites can be hazardous places especially if health and safety procedures are not carried out correctly or regularly updated. Unfortunately, despite widespread awareness of effective risk management, accidents on construction sites still happen...
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New JLG 400SC Crawler Boom Lift showcased at The Rental Show
New JLG 400SC Crawler Boom Lift showcased at The Rental Show JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, is showcasing the new JLG 400SC Crawler boom lift at booth #4413 during The Rental Show 2018. This 40-foot lift features tracks instead of conve...
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Engineering, environment and design consultancy SWECO set for Irish expansion
Engineering, environment and design consultancy SWECO set for Irish expansion Engineering, environment and design consultancy firm Sweco is set to grow its operations in Ireland following appointment to several national frameworks. The company, which established an office in Cork in May 2017, plans...
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Heros ‘Urban Mining’ operation in Netherlands relies on Hitachi
Heros ‘Urban Mining’ operation in Netherlands relies on Hitachi A fleet of Hitachi wheel loaders and excavators is providing crucial support to Heros Sluiskil BV (Heros), a facility in The Netherlands that extracts valuable raw materials from incinerated domestic and industrial waste for reuse. Hero...
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NXP GreenBox Dev Platform accelerates transition to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
NXP GreenBox Dev Platform accelerates transition to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles NXP Semiconductors has announced the availability of its GreenBox vehicle electrification development platform. GreenBox allows automakers and suppliers to begin early development of next-generation hybrid and electric...
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India signs Historic Agreement with Virgin Hyperloop One to build first Hyperloop
India signs Historic Agreement with Virgin Hyperloop One to build first Hyperloop Virgin Hyperloop One today announced the Indian State of Maharashtra’s intent to build a hyperloop between Pune and Mumbai beginning with an operational demonstration track. Virgin Group Founder and Virgin Hyperloop On...
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Scotland hit by 20 percent drop in Road Maintenance Funding
Scotland hit by 20 percent drop in Road Maintenance Funding A new report on Scottish local authority finances has found that continued budget restriction has resulted in 20% reduction in spending on road maintenance. The research was compiled by the Local Government Benchmarking Framework (LGBF) tha...
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Nijs BVBA and Borum keep Belgium in line
Nijs BVBA and Borum keep Belgium in line Nijs BVBA is a road maintenance company based in Messelbroek, Belgium, run by Kris Nijs, who has been involved in the road marking industry ever since he finished his studies. Kris started his career as a technical draughtsman at a street furniture and road m...
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JLG Industries launches digital resource centre DIRECTACCESS
JLG Industries launches digital resource centre DIRECTACCESS JLG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, today launched JLG® DirectAccess. Accessible at www.jlg.com/en/direct-access, this new digital property is designed to provide equipment owners and op...
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Trimble partners with Aquarius Spectrum to deliver Leak Detection and Monitoring
Trimble partners with Aquarius Spectrum to deliver Leak Detection and Monitoring Trimble has formed an exclusive relationship with Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. to distribute a branded version of the Aquarius Spectrum wireless leak detection and monitoring solutions for water utilities throughout the U.S....
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Six tools to save time, control costs and Go Green on the Jobsite
Six tools to save time, control costs and Go Green on the Jobsite The search for efficiency in terms of labor, materials and timelines has come with the territory in the construction industry from the moment someone first made a brick out of mud and then wondered if there was a better way. Now is .....
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New Toyota TRD Pro Trucks delivers ultimate off-road performance
New Toyota TRD Pro Trucks delivers ultimate off-road performance For 2019, the new Toyota TRD Pro trucks, the Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will all feature Fox shocks and a host of impressive off-road equipment tuned and designed by the engineers at Toyota Racing Development (TRD). First unveiled in 2...
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Washington State introduces truck transponders to bypass weigh stations
Washington State introduces truck transponders to bypass weigh stations Commercial truck drivers now have another option for bypassing state weigh stations – by opting into a system that uses truck transponders to save time and money. A new agreement allows drivers in Washington to use the PrePass w...
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BAM-PGGM / HABAU JV awarded €650m A10/A24 upgrades in Germany
BAM-PGGM / HABAU JV awarded €650m A10/A24 upgrades in Germany The consortium consisting of BAM-PGGM and HABAU has reached financial close on the Availability Model A10 / A24 AS Neuruppin to AD Pankow in Germany. The construction volume is €650 million. The project will include the design, build, fin...
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Freetech Hot-In-Place Recycling plays a key role on the Silk Road
Freetech Hot-In-Place Recycling plays a key role on the Silk Road In September 2013, China’s President Xi Jinping proposed a strategic plan to develop the Silk Road Economic Belt, an important component of the Belt and Road Initiative. An ambitious vision to promote China’s infrastructure, and stimu...
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AGD traffic radar ideal for above-ground, non-intrusive, loop-replacing detection
AGD traffic radar ideal for above-ground, non-intrusive, loop-replacing detection As more local authorities aim to eradicate in-ground detection from their road networks, AGD Systems’ 318 Traffic Control Radar provides the intelligent solution they need. Councils are seeking to cut the costs of inst...
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Balfour Beatty JV awarded LAX $1.95b contract for Automated People Mover
Balfour Beatty JV awarded LAX $1.95b contract for Automated People Mover Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has been awarded, in joint venture, a $1.95 billion design, build, finance, operate and maintain contract for the ‘Automated People Mover’ at Los Angeles International Air...
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Runway and taxiway marking at Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport
Runway and taxiway marking at Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport Together with the Airport International Group, HAL Engineering, and the Trading Company of Amman, in 2016, Borum won a tender to supply an Airport Line Marking Machine to be used in Jordan to stripe Queen Alia International Airp...
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