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Globe and Mail
16 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Lucintel Forecasts the Global Aircraft Evacuation System Market to Reach $3.1 billion by 2030
"According to a market report by Lucintel, the future of the global aircraft evacuation system market looks promising with opportunities in the civil and commercial & military markets. The global aircraft evacuation system market is expected to reach an estimated $3.1 billion by 2030 from $2.2 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030" According to a market report by Lucintel, the future of the global aircraft evacuation system market looks promising with opportunities in the civil and commercial & military markets. The global aircraft evacuation system market is expected to reach an estimated $3.1 billion by 2030 from $2.2 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030 According to a market report by Lucintel, the future of the global aircraft evacuation system market looks promising with opportunities in the civil and commercial & military markets. The global aircraft evacuation system market is expected to reach an estimated $3.1 billion by 2030 from $2.2 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030. The major drivers for this market are increase in demand for advanced emergency response system and increasing number of air passenger. A more than 150-page report to understand trends, opportunity and forecast in aircraft evacuation system market to 2030 by product type (life vest, escape slide, evacuation raft, ejection seat, and inflatable floatation), application (civil, commercial & military, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World). Lucintel forecasts that escape slide will remain the largest segment over the forecast period. Within this market, civil is expected to witness the higher growth over the forecast period. Download sample by clicking on aircraft evacuation system market North America will remain the largest region over the forecast period. UTC Aerospace Systems, EAM Worldwide, United Technologies, Safran, Survitec, Switlik Parachute, Martin Baker Aircraft, Survival Equipment Services, Tulmar Safety Systems, The MEL Group are the major suppliers in the aircraft evacuation system market. This unique research report will enable you to make confident business decisions in this globally competitive marketplace. For a detailed table of contents, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or write us at helpdesk@ To get access of more than 1000 reports at fraction of cost visit Lucintel's Analytics Dashboard. About Lucintel At Lucintel, we offer solutions for you growth through game changer ideas and robust market & unmet needs analysis. We are based in Dallas, TX and have been a trusted advisor for 1,000+ clients for over 20 years. We are quoted in several publications like the Wall Street Journal, ZACKS, and the Financial Times. Contact: Roy Almaguer Lucintel Dallas, Texas, USA Email: Tel. +1-972-636-5056 Explore Our Latest Publications AI Live Chat Software Market AI Price Optimization Market AI Robot Toy for Kid Market AI Robotic Lawn Mower Market AI Roleplay Chatbot Market AI Text Creation Tool Market Media Contact Company Name: Lucintel Contact Person: Roy Almaguer Email: Send Email Phone: 972.636.5056 Address: 8951 Cypress Waters Blvd., Suite 160 City: Dallas State: TEXAS Country: United States Website:
Zawya
a day ago
- Health
- Zawya
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) responds to cholera outbreak following gold discovery in Lomera, South Kivu
In early May, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) launched an emergency response to a cholera outbreak in Lomera, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, where a gold rush and poor sanitation fuelled rapid spread of the disease. Over 8,000 people were vaccinated and more than 600 patients received treatment, as teams worked around the clock to provide care and improve access to clean water. Until recently, Lomera was a quiet lakeside village, barely known to most residents of South Kivu, DRC. That changed overnight last December when gold was discovered in its hills. The rush for fortune—intensified by economic insecurity caused by clashes between the M23/AFC armed group, the Congolese army (FARDC), and their Wazalendo militia allies—has turned Lomera into a magnet for thousands of people seeking work and safety. In less than a year, the population exploded from 1,500 to more than 12,000. The village is now a sprawling chaos of mineshafts and makeshift shelters. 'We live in tough conditions without much space, but we put up with it because we need to earn a living,' says Chiza Blonza, who left his farm in Walungu (some 90 kilometres away) behind to work the mines. Every day, more people arrive, crowding into already packed shelters—sometimes 20 to a room. It was only a matter of time before disaster struck. 'Everything that could possibly fuel a cholera outbreak is here,' says Mathilde Cilley, MSF medical adviser. 'We're seeing severe overcrowding, barely any clean water, open defecation on the hills, and a total lack of waste management." Cholera is endemic in this part of DRC, and the lake is contaminated by the bacteria, but an epidemic of this scale is unusual. The first 13 cases in Lomera were reported on 20 April. Within two weeks, that number soared by over 700% to 109 cases—a figure likely underestimated. Today, the town accounts for 95% of cholera cases in the Katana health zone, an area that is home to more than 275,000 people. MSF launched a rapid emergency response on 9 May. Our teams worked around the clock to contain the epidemic. In just four days, we vaccinated more than 8,000 people—though limited supplies meant only single-dose regimens were administered, instead of the recommended two. More than 600 people have been treated for cholera at a temporary 20-bed cholera treatment unit we set up, with many arriving in critical condition. 'The vast majority of our patients work in the mines, where they use contaminated lake water to separate gold from the earth, exposing themselves to the bacteria,' says Dr Théophile Amani, an MSF doctor in Lomera. 'Tough manual labour and high levels of alcohol consumption mean many are already dehydrated even prior to getting infected." After treatment, patients receive hygiene kits—buckets, water purification tablets, and soap—and vital health education from MSF staff on how to prevent future infections. Bonheur Maganda, originally from Kabamba, is among them. He came to work in the mines to provide for his children and said that many of his colleagues had also fallen ill. 'Without MSF, many of them would have died,' he says. 'The health promotion officer explained the importance of washing my hands with clean water and being careful with food. I will share this advice with others.' MSF also installed a lakeside water treatment facility and distribution point, delivering around 60,000 litres of clean water daily. One hundred latrines and twenty-five supervised handwashing points were set up across the settlement, including at restaurants and public gathering spots. Contact tracing and preventive treatment for those exposed to cholera have been crucial in containing the spread. MSF's emergency response will soon be handed over to other partners, but there is an urgent need for long-term solutions to guarantee continued access to clean water. 'Without significant investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure, outbreaks like this are likely to persist on a regular basis,' warns Muriel Boursier, MSF's head of mission in Bukavu. 'At present, the nearest well is three kilometres away. International partners and local authorities must step up and implement sustainable solutions.' Given the constant flux of people moving in and out of the town, further vaccine supplies will also be necessary to protect people. 'South Kivu—and eastern DRC as a whole—are facing major logistical hurdles in getting essential medical supplies, including vaccines, medicines, and equipment, to where they're needed most,' says Boursier. 'While insecurity is a factor, the closure of airports in Bukavu and Goma has had an even greater impact, severely restricting our ability to deliver lifesaving aid,' she says. 'International cuts to humanitarian funding have also limited the availability of medical supplies. We urge governing authorities and international partners to do everything possible to help restore access and support the sanitary response to the wide range of health emergencies impacting the region.' Responding to cholera outbreaks remains a central priority for MSF in DRC. In 2024 alone, MSF teams treated more than 15,000 cholera cases nationwide, working alongside local health authorities and communities to save lives and stop the spread of disease. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Médecins sans frontières (MSF).
Al Jazeera
2 days ago
- Climate
- Al Jazeera
Six dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southwestern China
At least six people have died and more than 80,000 people were evacuated from their homes after floods inundated China's Guizhou province, state media reported, as a tropical depression made landfall in the island province. State broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday that 'exceptionally large floods' had swept through Guizhou's Rongjiang county since Tuesday. Deluges in Guizhou – classified as a southwestern province by the Chinese government – have prompted authorities to activate the highest-level emergency flood response, evacuating about 80,900 people. 'As of 11am on Thursday… six people have unfortunately lost their lives,' the report said, citing the local flood control headquarters. 'Many low-lying areas in the county were flooded, and the infrastructure of some towns was seriously damaged, resulting in traffic obstruction, communications blackouts, and some people being trapped,' the broadcaster said. 'The water level in the county has now retreated below the warning level,' it added, saying 'post-disaster recovery and reconstruction and investigation of trapped people are under way.' State news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday that a football field in Rongjiang was 'submerged under three metres (10ft) of water', and a resident said they were rescued from the third floor of their home. Images published by Xinhua also showed rescue operations carried out by emergency services. Tents have been set up to serve as temporary shelters for those who were displaced. In other parts of Guizhou, where the floods have subsided, people were also seen clearing up the debris and thick layers of mud that covered the lower sections of some business establishments and other buildings. Meanwhile, a tropical depression made landfall in Hainan early on Thursday, according to the country's National Meteorological Centre. The tropical depression is expected to move from the city of Wenchang across the island's northeast tip, before heading back into the South China Sea and making a second landfall in China's southern Guangdong province and gradually weakening. The storm will again test the flood defences of the densely populated Guangdong province, as well as Guangxi and Hunan further inland. China is enduring a summer of extreme weather. This week, authorities issued the second-highest heat warning for the capital, Beijing, on one of its hottest days of the year so far. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated last week in Hunan province – neighbouring Guizhou – due to heavy rain brought about by Typhoon Wutip.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Brighton's bin mafia exposed: Threats to stab people. A suicide. Even a STONING... all from the people in charge of rubbish collection. Now the Mail names the two bully boys accused of presiding over a culture of fear
One of the first things you notice about the impressive, detached house in a tree-lined street in the heart of Brighton are the CCTV cameras. It's not the only safeguard. At night, lights come on if anyone approaches the property. Inside is an alarm with a panic button linked to a private security firm. The owner is on its 'emergency response' list, which carries out regular patrols around her address.
CNA
3 days ago
- Science
- CNA
SCDF unveils Blue Dolphin, its latest marine rescue vessel
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) unveiled its latest marine rescue vessel, the Blue Dolphin, on Wednesday (Jun 25), marking a significant upgrade to Singapore's maritime emergency response capabilities. The second-generation vessel will serve as SCDF's primary response asset for major incidents at sea, including fires, rescues, and chemical, biological or radiological emergencies. It will be based at the West Coast Marine Fire Station. It is approximately 3m longer than its predecessor, the Red Dolphin, which was commissioned in August 2019. Both vessels have a top speed of 30 knots, or about 56kmh. The Blue Dolphin houses three fire monitors, capable of discharging up to 4,800 cubic metres of water per hour – equivalent to nearly two Olympic-sized swimming pools. Both vessels also have a crew capacity of four navigational crew and 10 marine specialists. The new vessel was jointly developed by SCDF, Penguin Shipyard International, Home Team Science and Technology Agency and Defence Science and Technology Agency. Key upgrades include an integrated command post that can receive information from onboard cameras, detectors and operation logs. The vessel is also equipped with a chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) system, upgraded with advanced sensors. These sensors can analyse infrared signatures emitted by various chemicals and detect most chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals from up to 5km away within line of sight. The CBR system also enables the vessel to conduct hazardous material monitoring operations – a process that demarcates hazardous boundaries of an incident site to assess whether responders should wear personal protective equipment (PPE). A virtual anchoring system enhances navigational precision and minimises operator fatigue during extended missions. Meanwhile, upgraded search-and-rescue tools include a launch-and-recovery mechanism for a rigid hull inflatable boat. The boat is also fitted with a firefighting system that can help with missions in shallow coastlines. The increase in size of the vessel allows for more spacious PPE and rescue rooms, improving operational flow, SCDF said. In addition, the extra space allows for a heli-winch for heli-evacuation operations In line with sustainability goals, the Blue Dolphin also has an integrated solar panel charging system and is powered by biofuel-compatible engines. EVOLVING MARITIME LANDSCAPE The commissioning ceremony for the vessel, held at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club, was officiated by Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong. His wife christened the vessel in a symbolic ceremony. Religious leaders from the Inter-Religious Organisation were also present to bless the new vessel. SCDF's marine division's capability is critical amid a rapidly evolving maritime landscape, said Mr Tong. The cruise industry has expanded with more cruise ships calling port in Singapore. The Disney Cruise Line, for example, will launch its maiden voyage from the Singapore Cruise Centre at the end of 2025. "This means larger vessels, with more passengers, will appear in Singapore waters," he said. Additionally, Tuas Mega Port has commenced its first phase of operations. By 2040, it will be one of the largest container ports in the world, making Singapore one of the busiest waterways globally, he said. "At the same time, the maritime industry is shifting towards greener operations. The use of alternative fuels such as LNG, ammonia and methanol brings new challenges for maritime response," he added. The Blue Dolphin represents SCDF's first step in its commitment to strengthening their capabilities in safeguarding Singapore's waters, he said. GROWING FLEET SCDF's marine division has expanded rapidly since its inception with only two vessels in 2012, Mr Tong said. Excluding the newest vessel, the SCDF has six mission-centric boats today. They include a rapid response fire vessel for swift deployment, a heavy marine rescue vessel for mass casualty evacuation and a heavy marine fire vessel which is capable of sustaining firefighting operations continuously for 96 hours. Mr Tong said there are plans to add three new vessels by 2030, bringing the total fleet size to ten. Additionally, the new Marine Division Headquarters at Brani will be ready by early 2026, and a new Marine Fire Post will be built at Punggol's Northshore Crescent by 2028. Assistant Commissioner Ryan Ong, the commander of SCDF's marine division, said the Blue Dolphin is the first of four vessels that the SCDF is developing over the next few years to bolster its capabilities to safeguard Singapore's waters. "The Blue Dolphin is equipped with advanced navigational and firefighting systems so that we are able to respond to maritime emergencies with greater efficiency and safety," he said.
