Bilingual·Foreign Business｜航空公司為何延長航線飛行時間？

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研發 | 蘇伊士在華第四個研發中心揭幕

SUEZ Opens a 4th R&D; Center in China

收購 | 巴斯夫完成對拜耳蔬菜種子業務收購

BASF closes acquisition of vegetable seeds business from Bayer

合作 | 新加坡航空牽手峽谷牧場

SIA And Canyon Ranch Announce Partnership

航空 | 航空公司延長飛行時間以規避賠償

Flight Times Extended by Major Airlines to Avoid Claims

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蘇伊士在華第四個研發中心揭幕

SUEZ Opens a 4th R&D; Center in China

在繼上海化學工業區水研究中心、固廢研發中心以及重慶中法環保研發中心之後，蘇伊士在中國的第四個研發中心在上海張江揭幕。

Following the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Water Research Center, Waste R&D; Center and Chongqing Sino French Environmental Excellence Research and Development Center, SUEZ unveiled its 4th research center in Shanghai.

專門針對中國客戶尋求創新的解決方案，不僅進一步提升蘇伊士集團在華的研發實力，為其全面深耕中國水處理市場提供強大技術支持。

The new center, focusing specifically on developing innovative solutions for Chinese customers, will not only improve the research capabilities of SUEZ Group further in China but also provide vital technical support for its further penetration in the water treatment market across China.

這個前身於2003年成立的GE水處理業務研發中心，現成為蘇伊士全球科研的重要一員。

The new center, founded in 2003 and formerly known as GE Water & Process Technologies Shanghai Research Center, is now an integral part of SUEZ』s global R&D; network and is in China and for China.

中心研發的產品主要針對中國客戶，全面覆蓋化學、材料、生物工程、化學工程、環境工程五大基礎研發領域。

The products of the new center are tested to better serve Chinese customers.Specialized in water treatment, it targets five basic research areas of chemistry, materials, bio-engineering, chemical engineering and environmental science.

重點攻克難降解COD去除、先進膜/電分離技術、高濃鹽水零排放及純鹽技術、數字化技術及服務、高效綠色水處理解決方案、難處理化工工藝過程解決方案。

And focuses on the removal of non-degradable Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), advanced membrane/electro-separation, zero liquid discharge solution for highly concentrated wastewater, digital technology and services, efficient and green water treatment solutions and solutions for sophisticated chemical processes.

例如，由中國團隊研發的高效生物反應器專門用於難降解有機物去除，經濟高效。

For example, the advanced bioreactor developed by the Chinese team has been applied to refractory organics treatment economically and efficiently.

巴斯夫完成對拜耳蔬菜種子業務收購

BASF closes acquisition of vegetable seeds business from Bayer

巴斯夫近日完成了對拜耳旗下以紐內姆（Nunhems）品牌運營的全球蔬菜種子業務的收購。

BASF closed the acquisition of Bayer』s global vegetable seeds business, mainly operating under the brand Nunhems.

收購該品牌將為巴斯夫現有產品組合再添優良資產，此次收購的蔬菜種子業務涉及24種作物、約2,600個作物品種，和多個成熟而強大的研發、育種體系，體系內有超過15種作物的百餘個獨一無二的育種項目。

The transaction adds a well-recognized brand to BASF』s portfolio. The acquired vegetable seeds business comprises 24 crops and about 2,600 varieties. It also includes well-established, strong R&D; and breeding systems with over 100 unique breeding programs in more than 15 crops.

通過收購蔬菜種子業務，巴斯夫將為全球種植戶提供更多選擇。

The addition of the vegetable seeds business enhances BASF』s global offer to farmers.

最近擴大的巴斯夫農業解決方案產品組合包括種子和性狀、化學和生物作物保護、土壤管理、植物健康、蟲害防控以及數字化農業，蔬菜種子業務的加入將增強巴斯夫種子平台的實力，並與農業解決方案產品組合形成進一步互補。

It strengthens BASF』s seed platform and complements the recently expanded Agricultural Solutions portfolio, which includes seeds and traits, chemical and biological crop protection, soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming.

兩次收購的業務2017年總銷售額為22 億歐元。此次交易完成了巴斯夫對拜耳一系列重要業務及資產的收購，這些是拜耳在併購孟山都的框架下剝離的業務和資產。

This closing completes BASF』s acquisition of a significant range of businesses and assets with combined 2017 sales of €2.2 billion, which Bayer offered to divest in the context of its takeover of Monsanto.

新加坡航空牽手峽谷牧場

SIA And Canyon Ranch Announce Partnership

新加坡航空公司與全球領先養生品牌峽谷牧場建立合作夥伴關係，致力於提升長途直飛航線的旅行體驗，關注乘客在全球最長航線上的健康餐食、休憩放鬆，提升機上旅行體驗。

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Canyon Ranch, the world』s premiere integrative wellness brand, have forged a partnership to re-invent ultra-long-haul travel with a focus on wellness cuisines, rest and relaxation, and general well-being on the world』s longest flights.

來自整合醫學、運動學、營養學及其他學科的峽谷牧場專家團隊被稱為「峽谷牧場健康構建師」，已研發出改善睡眠、提高鍛煉和伸展運動的科學方案以及以營養為導向的新航班食譜。

The Canyon Ranch team of experts from integrative medicine, exercise, nutrition and other disciplines,collectively known as Canyon Ranch Wellness Architects, has developed science-based  strategies for improved sleep, exercise and stretching, as well as new, nutrition-focused menus.

由峽谷牧場大廚和營養學家團隊研發的健康餐食，考慮到較長的飛行時間和較少的運動量更加註重人體的營養和水合作用，在食物味道和口感設計上也更加大膽。

Wellness Cuisines developed by Canyon Ranch chefs and nutritionists focused on nutrition and hydration (taking into consideration longer flight duration with less body movement), combined with bold flavours and textures.

除了供應峽谷牧場研發的健康餐食外，新加坡航空也會提供由新航國際烹飪顧問團廚師團隊打造的餐食。

These wellness cuisines are offered in addition to SIA』s own meal selections and creations by its International Culinary Panel chefs.

伸展運動指導由峽谷牧場運動生理學家進行引導，通過個人座椅背部的娛樂系統，幫助乘客放鬆身體。

Guided Stretching Exercises led by Canyon Ranch exercise physiologists, accessible via personal seatback entertainment systems to promote relaxation.

航空公司延長飛行時間以規避賠償

Flight Times Extended by Major Airlines to Avoid Claims

據英國《衛報》報道，與十年前相比，坐飛機出行的時間變長了。一份報告聲稱，這一變化是因為航空公司對它們的航班時刻表進行了「增肥」，以製造乘客按時抵達目的地的印象。

According to The Guardian, plane journeys are taking longer than a decade ago, according to a report that claims the change is down to airlines 「padding」 their schedules to create the impression passengers were reaching their destinations on time.

消費者雜誌《Which? Travel》進行調查後聲稱，航空公司將航班時刻表延長，在某些情況下，延長最高達到30分鐘，以確保它們能夠保持航班準點，由此，它們對乘客承擔賠償責任的幾率也降低了。

Carriers are adding extra time to flight schedules, in some cases up to 30 minutes, to ensure they maintain punctuality and are therefore less likely to be liable for compensation payouts, the investigation by Which? Travel claimed.

報告發現，儘管這些年來飛機技術改進，但大部分公布的航線飛行時間卻比10年前長了。

The majority of flight routes are advertised as taking longer than 10 years ago, despite improvements in aircraft technology, the report found.

研究人員分析了2009年大型航空公司運營的125條航線的平均飛行時間，並將它們與去年的數據進行對比。結果發現，有76條航線，也就是61%的航線，現在的飛行時間變長了。對英國航空的航班進行分析後發現，英航87%的航班變慢了。瑞安航空、維珍大西洋航空和易捷航空飛行時間增加的航班佔比分別為82%、75%和62%。

Researchers examined average flight times for 125 routes operated by large airlines in 2009 and compared them with last year. They found that 76 routes, 61%, were now slated to take longer; with 87% of British Airways flights analyzed found to be slower. That proportion was 82% for Ryanair, 75% for Virgin Atlantic and 62% for easyJet.

據《Which?Travel》雜誌的數據顯示，英航、易捷和瑞安去年的準點率都低於2009年，易捷在八年間的準點率下降了10%。

According to Which?Travel, BA, easyJet and Ryanair were all less punctual last year than in 2009, with easyJet recording a 10% fall in punctuality during the eight-year period.

英國航企們表示，它們的飛機飛行速度變慢是為了減少燃油消耗，而且這樣一來他們還可以提供更便宜的機票。英航還對雜誌表示，空中交通擁堵也是一個因素，與十年前相比，歐洲空域現在要繁忙得多。

Airlines told the consumer magazine their aircraft were flying at slower speeds to reduce fuel consumption and that this allowed them to offer cheaper fares. BA also told Which? that air traffic control congestion was a factor, with European skies now much busier than 10 years ago.

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來源 / 經濟日報（記者陳頤、朱琳）

編輯 / 李靜

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