Isn’t it true tho, that some variants of the AH-64 like those flown by the British Army, are known as ‘Longbows’?

I think that has something to do with the radar pod on top which is called a longbow radar.

The contract to design operate and implement the Dart Charge charging system is with Sanef for up to 10 years. The total value of this could be up to £367m. However for that they cover the cost of the recovery of fees in the UK and abroad plus operating the UK operations centre (in Leeds I believe). I think the money goes back to the government.
The website for the project is here http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/road-projects/dartford-crossing-remote-payment-scheme/
The third Thames River Crossing is still being considered by the government. Option 2 has been excluded as it would have gone through the proposed Paramount Park. Option 1 (another crossing at Dartford is on the table) plus option 3 and variant. Option 3 goes across Essex from a point further up the M25, crossing the Thames estuary on a bridge and goes through Higham in Kent to join the M2 at J1. A further option (3A) upgrades the A229 Bluebell Hill between the M2 J3 and M20 J6 to carry HGV’s on to the M20 to Dover as that is the official route. M2/A2 is not up to the same standard.
See https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/options-for-a-new-lower-thames-crossing

The cost is an obvious risk. The bit that really concerns me is the CAP1371 review which on page 24 says
‘reviewing the criteria and requirements for the acceptance of ex-military onto the civil register, taking into account the level of support that was required to enable the Vulcan to join the civil register’
I agreed that it is reasonable to review aircraft airworthiness for flight and display. However the statement might suggest that a higher level of manufacturer support might be required as per the Vulcan. That could easily mean types not being approved if OEM support is not available for any part regardless of whether it is reasonable or a suitable alternative is available. I am no expert on this and so happy to be corrected. I just read it as a risk to many older types.

Awful tragedy. Thoughts with those bereaved. Fingers crossed for the pilot, a miracle already. Agree maybe time to take stock and review some operations whilst we await official answers.

Just had an attempt on my account in the last 24 hours as well. Also tried to have a go at my Facebook account as well.

Hunting with dogs for sport – no thanks, dogs employed on rat duty
Shooting it if it comes sniffing around my chickens – fair game

Have to agree with Deano’s comments about the numbers who qualify never to set foot on board. I know a guy who spent a fair amount of money, leaving his old job to train for a year. Once he got his license he found that he wasn’t what airlines were looking for and never got hired. He couldn’t afford a type rating on top and working half way around the world for next to nothing.
His wife is still working at McDonalds to help pay off the debt.
We might all like to dream about flying a commercial airliner. However most of us are best advised to stick to flight sim.
Additional thoughts.
Its not just pilots but others as well. When I finished my cabin crew career I completed my flight ops certification. However 9/11 happened and everything went low cost just as I finished my training. I could never afford to take a job in flight ops after that. £15k a year was out of the question. I now earn a lot more than I probably would have although I would much rather have stayed in the industry. Shame.