MOSCOW: Russian aircraft leasing firm has filed a lawsuit against Boeing in Chicago court. The company wants to cancel its purchase of the grounded 737 MAX planes in the first court case of its kind after two deadly air crashes involving the planes. Avia Capital Services is seeking to terminate a contract for the purchase of 35 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over safety concerns, according to a report by Financial Times. The company, a subsidiary of Russian state conglomerate Rostec, claims the two deadly crashes of 737 MAX that resulted in the deaths of 346 people earlier this year were…
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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has opened four of its Nathiagali-located rest houses, including the Governor House and Chief Minister House, to the local and International tourists. “These colonial symbols which cost crores annually to the taxpayer in maintenance are now going to make money for the government,” Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted along with a video of the palatial Governor House at Nathiagali. The magnificent mansion, located in the idyllic resort town of Nathiagali about 7,922 feet above sea level, will be available to visitors through an online booking facility managed by KP Tourism. Prime Minister Imran Khan, who…
KARACHI: There are more commonalities than differences between the people of Thailand and Pakistan and we must make this factor the cornerstone of our relationship to take it to the next level. This was said by H.E. Thatree Chauvachata, Consul General of the Royal Thai Consulate in Karachi, during an informal interaction with the media at his residence. The Thai Consul General said there is room for greatly increasing trade relations and his country was keen to increase imports from Pakistan. He said two-way trade between Pakistan and Thailand during 2018 was approximately $1.674 billion and overwhelmingly in Bangkok’s favour.…
DUBAI: To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, five talented and passionate Emirati first officers at Emirates airline helped put the spotlight on women in aviation, and the advancement of women in the UAE, by flying to five continents on the same day. “Emirati women are icons of tolerance, exemplifying the core values held by our community via their care, determination, ability to nurture future generations, and pursue success in their various fields of work. Their hard work and talent have helped build our company and nation, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all Emirati women for…
As the trade war with China is poised to escalate this Sunday, September 1 as tariffs increase again, one industry has been feeling the effects for a long time that is tourism.Across the United States, the decline in Chinese tourists has been palpable for the past year. In Hawaii, the number of Chinese tourists dropped by more than 23% in the first four months of 2019, compared to the same time period last year. In Arizona, incoming Chinese tourists declined by 3.7% in 2018 after quadrupling from 2010 to 2017. For the past 15 years, Chinese tourism to the United…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday, August 28, that it has closed three routes for all international Karachi-bound flights. According to a notice to airmen (NOTAMS) published on the authority’s website, changes have been made in Karachi airspace zones and three routes of the international flights have also been closed. The CAA has proposed three alternative routes, local media reported. The notification further reads that all Karachi-bound flights will have to abide by the modifications from August 28 to August 31. This decision by the CAA comes amid tensions between Pakistan and India following abrogation of Article 370…
TOKYO: Japan Airlines has unveiled its new cabin designs on its new fleet of 18 Airbus A350-900 aircraft – the first of the airline’s historic order of 31 A350 XWB. Designed by international design consultancy tangerine, the new A350-900 aircraft will fly its inaugural flight to Fukuoka from Tokyo on September 1. In 2013, JAL signed to purchase its first Airbus aircraft for its next-generation flagship. Design consultancy tangerine’s brief was to express the essence of JAL through “tradition, innovation, Japanese spirit” in the design of the new fleet, featuring First Class, Class J and Economy Class cabins. JAL’s ambitions…
Genting Cruise Lines has officially announced the name of its first 208,000-gross-ton Global Class ship at IBTM China. Building on the successful debuts of Genting Dream, World Dream and Explorer Dream, the Global Class vessel, Global Dream, will enter into service in early 2021. The ship will invite even more Asian travellers to sail globally on inspiring voyages on board the largest cruise ship to homeport in the Asia Pacific. This event also provided guests the chance to experience an exclusive sneak preview of Global Dream through a specially constructed, full-scale smart show cabin on display. “Global Dream, the first…
Amadeus has announced a continued partnership to industrialise New Distribution Capability by developing, testing and bringing to market new content offerings. Among the new offering will be United Airlines’ new corporate bundles and dynamic bundled fares. These new products will allow customers to customise their travel on United with amenities such as Premier Access, checked bags, United Club access, and more, bundled together with customers’ reservations at a discounted price. United has been an active member of Amadeus’ NDC [X] program for more than a year, providing inputs on how to jointly master a major industry change process. United is…
DOHA: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, met with the Prime Minister of Malaysia and other senior government officials following the opening of the UNWTO World Tourism Conference in Kuala Lumpur. H.E. Mr. Al Baker took the opportunity to discuss several issues of mutual interest, including developments in the global aviation industry and Qatar Airways’ upcoming launch of flights to Langkawi, during separate meetings with the Prime Minister, the Honourable Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, and the Minister of Transport for Malaysia, the Honourable Mr. Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar…