Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI) has added the Airbus H160 to its fleet through a lease with GDHF, marking a significant step in enhancing its air mobility solutions in Latin America. The H160, known for its efficiency and sustainability, is expected to optimize operations and reduce CO2 emissions. GDHF, with a substantial order book for the H160, aims to expand its portfolio of cost-effective helicopters. Airbus highlights the H160's suitability for offshore operations, emphasizing its reduced fuel consumption and advanced features. OHI, through Omni Táxi Aéreo, becomes the first in Latin America to offer this model in the offshore energy sector.

Acteon and TAISEI Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on floating offshore wind projects in Japan. Acteon will provide comprehensive services throughout the project lifecycle, while TAISEI will focus on producing wind turbine foundations. The partnership aims to leverage both companies' expertise to advance Japan's renewable energy goals, with leaders from both companies expressing enthusiasm for the collaboration.

Innomotics, a Siemens business, has partnered with Anglo American to develop a digital mining solution for the Quellaveco copper mine in Peru. The collaboration involves the provision of a suite of Siemens technologies aimed at creating the world's first digital mine.

The British Geological Survey has completed the Cheshire Observatory, part of the UK Geoenergy Observatories network, now open for research. Located at the University of Chester's Thornton Science Park, the facility aims to optimize and de-risk subsurface energy storage systems and geothermal heat. This initiative, part of a £31 million UK government investment, seeks to advance geothermal energy research to help decarbonize heating and cooling, which accounts for over a quarter of UK CO2 emissions. The network also includes an observatory in Glasgow, a data portal, and a core scanning facility.

UK Power Networks, in collaboration with Barhale, has completed a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London to supply power for the HS2 high-speed rail project. This tunnel will carry power cables to support the construction of the rail line to Euston, marking a significant milestone in the project. The initiative involves three new high-voltage cable circuits and the use of a TBM to construct the tunnel. Stakeholders, including Pamela Ali from UK Power Networks and Ovi Frunza from Barhale, expressed satisfaction with the project's progress and its role in the broader HS2 construction efforts.

The article is part of a series for The Rheumatologist, focusing on RheumMadness, an educational event for rheumatology enthusiasts. It compares rheumatology concepts to teams in a tournament, similar to NCAA's March Madness. The piece highlights the potential of CAR-T cell therapy in treating autoimmune diseases and B cell malignancies. It discusses the success of anti-CD19-targeted CAR-T cells in destroying B cell malignancies and explores the possibility of using this therapy for autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The article suggests that CAR-T cell therapy could represent a significant shift in rheumatology therapeutics, comparing its potential impact to the introduction of biologic DMARDs in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

The article discusses the challenges faced by the healthcare IT company Allscripts as it seeks to return to growth. The company, which has recently undergone a change in leadership, is addressing issues related to financial controls and maintaining its listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The new and interim leaders are focused on steering the company back on a path of growth while resolving these outstanding issues.

The article presents an opportunity for readers to gain insight into the experiences of a young woman who has been living with psoriasis for over two decades. It offers an interactive element where readers can respond to questions related to the clinical scenario presented, allowing them to compare their responses with those of other providers and understand the patient's perspective. The focus is on informing psoriasis treatment selection by understanding patient experiences and preferences.

In Kenya, the ban on single-use plastic bags has inadvertently created a black market for the product. Despite the risk of fines and imprisonment, people are smuggling plastic bags to meet the demands of grocers and merchants. The United Nations reports that the streets are now littered with these hard-to-recycle bags. Samuel Matonda from the Kenyan manufacturers association suggests a gradual phase-out of the ban, but Kenyan officials insist on its necessity due to severe plastic pollution. Neighboring countries, especially Uganda, have become sources for smuggled plastic bags. Kenyan leaders are advocating for a regional East African ban to effectively combat the issue. Other countries like Rwanda and Morocco are also dealing with similar smuggling problems after enacting their own bans.

The article discusses a service provided by Friends2Follow, which aggregates real-time social media posts from local businesses and organizations in Northern Virginia. The service aims to offer a stream of updates to help these entities increase their online visibility and engagement with the community. Local businesses and organizations interested in joining the stream can do so by contacting the email provided or by clicking a green button mentioned in the article. The article serves as an invitation and instruction for local businesses to participate in the social media aggregation service.